Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act | S. _____ |
8/2/2011
Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, this week introduced the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act to combat acts of terrorism, money laundering, tax evasion, and other wrongdoing facilitated by U.S. corporations with hidden owners. More...
The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 | H.R. 966 |
7/7/2011
The House Judiciary Committee has approved legislation to reduce frivolous lawsuits by restoring sanctions against attorneys who file meritless suits in federal court. More...
A Bill to Facilitate Implementation of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act | H.R. 1573 |
4/15/2011
U.S. Representatives Spencer Bachus (R-AL), Frank Lucas (R-OK), K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), and Scott Garrett (R-NJ) have introduced H.R. 1573, which would extend the deadline by 18 months for implementing Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. More...
The Financial Takeover Repeal Act of 2011 | S. 712 |
4/1/2011
U.S. Senator Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina), chairman of the Senate Steering Committee, has announced the introduction of S. 712, The Financial Takeover Repeal Act of 2011. More...
EU Proposed Directive on Hedge Funds | No. 26-10-2010 - 14:02 |
10/25/2010
European Parliament (“Parliament”) and Council negotiators have overcome the final major hurdles to an agreement on the alternative investment fund managers directive, or regulation. More...
Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act | Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 2378 |
9/24/2010
The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved critical legislation to address China’s fundamental undervaluation of its currency. More...
To Amend the Freedom of Information Act | S. 3717 |
9/24/2010
The Senate and House of Representatives have sent to President Barack Obama a bill that repeals Section 929I of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. More...
Repeal of SEC FOIA Exemptions | S. 3717 |
9/16/2010
The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved bipartisan legislation to repeal exemptions to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that were enacted as part of the Wall Street reform bill, which was signed into law in July. More...
Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 | H.R. 2267 |
7/28/2010
The House Financial Services Committee has passed legislation to enable Americans to bet online and put an end to an inappropriate interference with their personal freedom. More...
Freedom of Information Act Amendments to the Securities and Exchange Act, Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act | S._____ |
8/5/2010
Leading members of the Senate Judiciary Committee has introduced legislation to strike Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions for the Securities and Exchange Commission that were included in the recently enacted Wall Street Reform bill. More...
