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Volcker Alliance Presents Reform Priorities

Volcker Alliance Presents Reform Priorities

At Penn panel discussion, former Fed chair’s group urges further financial regulatory reform.

Is Professional Self-Regulation at a Crossroads?

Is Professional Self-Regulation at a Crossroads?

Recent Supreme Court decision is a wake-up call for state licensing boards claiming antitrust immunity.

Taxing Fringe Benefits

Taxing Fringe Benefits

Law and economics professor examines how to tax fringe benefits most efficiently.

The Need for Federal Oversight of Tax Preparers

The Need for Federal Oversight of Tax Preparers

As court strikes down IRS tax preparer regulations, a scholar argues for a legislative fix.

The American Pizza Community Bites Back

The American Pizza Community Bites Back

Pizza restaurants break from restaurant lobby to challenge FDA’s menu labeling rule.

Will the Volcker Rule’s Complexity Be Its Undoing?

Will the Volcker Rule’s Complexity Be Its Undoing?

Regulators face unique challenges as mandatory compliance begins.

Simplicity Trumps Logical Coherence

Simplicity Trumps Logical Coherence

The Supreme Court upholds its concededly “incorrect” ban on post-expiration patent royalties.

CFPB Considers New Payday Loan Requirements

CFPB Considers New Payday Loan Requirements

Consumer protection agency takes first steps to reform payday loan market.

Finding a Regulatory Framework for Social Enterprise

Finding a Regulatory Framework for Social Enterprise

How can regulators effectively enforce social and environmental bottom lines for multi-purpose enterprises?

UK Watchdog Criticizes Crowdfunding Platforms for Misleading Investors

UK Watchdog Criticizes Crowdfunding Platforms for Misleading Investors

UK financial regulatory body finds fault with some crowdfunding promotions.

European Union Reveals Plan to Build Capital Markets Union

European Union Reveals Plan to Build Capital Markets Union

EU Commission invites public feedback on private lending consolidation plan.

Regulating Away Housing Bubbles

Regulating Away Housing Bubbles

Two scholars argue for measures to reduce the incidence and magnitude of housing bubbles.