California Governor Signs Energy-Related Measures
October 4, 2010 in World Climate Change Report · Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES—Legislation requiring utilities to purchase energy storage systems was among a flurry of…
Obama Administration Opens Door for Fuel Economy Standards as High as 62 Miles Per Gallon in 2025
October 4, 2010 in World Climate Change Report · Leave a Comment
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Obama administration on Oct. 1 opened the door for average fuel economy standards for…
California Governor Vetoes, for Third Time, Bill to Limit Employer Use of Credit Data
October 4, 2010 in Privacy & Security Law Report · Leave a Comment
SACRAMENTO, Calif.—For the third time in three consecutive years, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) Sept. 24 vetoed a bill (A.B. 482 ) that…
Senate Approves Measure to Protect Privacy of Social Security Numbers
October 4, 2010 in Privacy & Security Law Report · Leave a Comment
The Senate Sept. 28 passed legislation (S. 3789) aimed at reducing identity theft by…
BNA INSIGHTS: Extraterritorial Reach of U.S. Regulators Unclear after Morrison Case Ruling, Dodd-Frank Law
October 4, 2010 in Securities Regulation & Law Report · Leave a Comment
A large international bank based in Australia and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange acquires a majority interest in an American…
Appeals Court Reverses, Remands Decision on SEC Access to Wiretaps in Hedge Fund Manager Insider Trading Case
October 4, 2010 in Securities Regulation & Law Report · Leave a Comment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Sept. 29 vacated and remanded a district court decision allowing the Securities and Exchange…
New Financial Stability Oversight Council Seeks Comments on ‘Volcker Rule,’ System Risk Designations
October 4, 2010 in Banking Report · Leave a Comment
A new financial systemic risk regulator Oct. 1 kicked off its work by asking for comment in 30 days on how to implement a congressionally mandated study of new…
