EPA Submits Proposal for Federal Plan to Ensure Enforcement of Permitting Rules

The Environmental Protection Agency July 8 submitted to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review a proposed federal implementation plan to ensure that…

ANALYSIS: As Momentum from 2008 Election Fades, Senators Struggle to Salvage Climate Bill

After the November 2008 election put Barack Obama in the White House and moved the Democrats close to a filibuster proof-majority in the Senate, momentum was building behind…

BNA INSIGHTS: Whose Mind Is It Anyway? Pleading and Proving Corporate Scienter

Since the dawn of litigation under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 more than 60 years ago, corporations consistently have been named as defendants. Yet, despite…

SEC Chairman Schapiro Insists on Agency’s Readiness to Tackle Challenges from Reform Law

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro July 9 assured a corporate governance gathering that her agency will meet the rulemaking challenges certain to follow…

BNA INSIGHTS: Anti-Spam Litigation Involving Text Messages: What Marketers Need to Know

The use of social networks to market goods and services is a great marketing tool, but it is not without risk. Marketers must use caution when expanding their campaigns to emerging…

BNA INSIGHTS: Building an Online Identity Legal Framework: The Proposed National Strategy

With the White House release for public comment of its draft National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace, the Administration has made it a priority to address…

HHS Proposes Extending HIPAA Enforcement, Privacy, Security Rules to Business Associates, Subcontractors

The Department of Health and Human Services July 8 announced proposed changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule, Security Rule, and…