OMB Releases Draft of Annual Report on Regulation’s Impacts
Major rules, especially EPA’s, potentially create enormous net benefits.
President Obama’s Budget Sets Regulatory Priorities Too
The proposed budget identifies the administration’s regulatory priorities.
Which Federal Agency Can Police Futures Markets?
Federal appeals court holds that CFTC has exclusive regulatory authority over energy futures markets.
Week in Review
Supreme Court declines to halt temporarily the contraceptive coverage rule, FTC toughens child online privacy rule, and more.
House Bill Aims to Merge the SEC and CFTC
New “Securities and Derivatives Commission” proposed by Barney Frank.
Crackdown Forces Intrade to Drop Americans
CFTC charges Intrade with illegal off-exchange options trading.
SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro is Stepping Down
President Obama names SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter to assume role of Chairman.
Week in Review
British Petroleum agrees to billion-dollar oil spill settlement, FDA asks for legislation on compounding pharmacies, and more.
Week in Review
FDA investigates energy drink following deaths, CFPB expands supervision of credit reporting, and more.
Discussion of Securities Market “Kill Switch” Dominates SEC Roundtable
Experts discuss ways to freeze trading to stop runaway computer errors.
Week in Review
White House group requests speedier drug approval, report details advantages of carbon tax, and more.