Category Archives: Regulations and regulators

Trump Reiterates Support for a New Glass-Steagall Act, But It Will it Pass Congress?

This Real News Network interview discusses where Trump and his allies stand on reviving Glass-Steagall.

In Bleak Prognosis, Italy’s Financial Regulator Threatens EU with Return to a “National Currency”

European officials continue to dither while Italy’s banks burn.

Secretly Approved in Alaska, Will LNG Trains Soon Appear in Rest of US?

LNG trains were approved in Alaska, in apparent violation of NEPA rules. Are they coming to your state too?

Road to Trump’s Climate Change Hell Paved by Obama and Clinton

TRNN interview with Robert Pollin and Gerald Horne discussing the role of Democrats in setting the scene for Trump’s climate change inaction.

Uber Under Federal Criminal Investigation for “Greyball” Software

Uber is in hot water and has hired a big name white shoe firm, Shearman & Sterling, to conduct an internal investigation.

British Press Hissy Fit Over Predictable EU Move to Relocate Euro-Clearing to the Continent

The UK press reacts with unwarranted indignation to an EU move that was sure to happen.

The Trump Administration’s FCC Tries to Roll Back Net Neutrality

How the Obama Administration established net neutrality, why the Trump administration wants to roll it back, and what you can do.

UN Panel Strives to Improve Access to Medicines: TRNN Interview with Celso Amorim

TRNN interview with Celso Amorim on which priorities should prevail when intellectual property protection collides with public health.

Wall Street Journal Reports on Appearance of Private Equity Self-Dealing at Blackstone and Other Firms Nearly Four Years After We Broke the Story

So why is the Wall Street Journal years late in reporting on private equity self-dealng, and underplays its seriousness to boot?

Trump and Congress Use Congressional Review Act to Roll Back 14 ‘Midnight’ Rules; More to Follow?

Republicans use obscure 1996 law to roll back midnight rules. Federal courts are soon likely to consider its limits.

Newspaper Owned By Fracking Billionaire Leaks Memo Calling Pipeline Opponents Potential “Terrorists”

States such as Oklahoma and North Dakota lead the way in repressing protest over pipeline and fracking activities.

Former Workers at Elon Musk’s SolarCity Allege Employment Abuses, Improper Installations

Over 2000 former SolarCity workers allege labor violations, like denying overtime pay and bathroom breaks, as well as shoddy installations.

Trump DOJ to Continue FCPA Focus: More Smoke and Mirrors?

The focus on FCPA violations continues the DoJ’s smoke and mirrors enforcement policy, ignoring more serious corporate crime.