Securities and Exchange Commission

The Court’s decision about administrative judges skirts major separation of powers questions.

Regulation can accommodate innovation while promoting broader social goals.

New article shows how small businesses and startups may trade shares fairly and efficiently.

The period within which securities transactions must settle is likely to shrink to match SEC rule change.

Supreme Court limits agency’s ability to demand repayment of illegal gains.

Agency sees increased effectiveness after incorporating feedback from courts and academics.

Legal scholar argues SEC settlements after Dodd-Frank create potential costs for defendants and the public.

Government Accountability Office issues report finding oversight system too fragmented and complex.

President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve argues that banks still pose a threat of catastrophic failure.

Prosecutions of individual corporate criminals can, in fact, be successful—and are critical for attaining justice.

Challenges loom concerning the implementation of a Dodd-Frank provision requiring companies to disclose source minerals from war-torn regions.

When promulgating human rights rules for businesses, specific is better.