Is the SEC Hiding in Plain Sight?
Scholar claims that the SEC’s 2022 whistleblower report to Congress was the least transparent in history.
The Promise and Perils of Regulating ESG
Troy A. Paredes, former SEC Commissioner, shares his thoughts on the ESG movement.
Leaving Broker Inducements Behind
Scholar presents defenses that the SEC may use to legitimize restrictions on broker inducements.
Back to the Future of U.S. Securities Regulation
Scholars analyze the history of Supreme Court securities law jurisprudence to predict what lies ahead.
SEC Proposes Private Fund Reform to Protect Investors
A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposal to enhance the regulation of private fund advisers receives critical comments.
Why the SEC is Wrong About Implied Preclusion
Federal securities regulators should not use implied preclusion to shield themselves from constitutional challenge.
Regulatory Lessons From the Meme Economy
Scholars review the rise and fall of GameStop stock and urge updates to securities laws.
When Securities Enforcement Hurts the Securities Market
Scholar argues that traditional enforcement against digital assets will only reduce information for investors.
Expanding Presidential Influence on Agency Adjudication
The Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Arthrex expands the avenues for politicizing agency adjudication.
DeFi, Disintermediation, and the Regulatory Path Ahead
As decentralized finance projects eliminate the need for financial intermediaries, regulators may need to fundamentally rethink their approach.
Disintermediation and Decentralization in Financial Markets
Fintech promises to decentralize and democratize financial markets, but consumer protection and regulation are still needed.