Public Policy Archive » May, 2007

Public Policy - May, 2007

142 articles

• Brocade Settles With SEC Over Options Backdating
• U.S. Sees Obstacles To Merger Review Convergence
• EC Scrutinizes Crash Test Dummy Merger
• FTC Eyes Student Loan Industry
• DOJ Asks To Postpone SRAM Civil Case Discovery
• Barclays Pays $10.9M To Settle Insider Trading Claims
• Gas Cos. Granted Review Of FERC Orders
• Spitzer's Panel To Keep Big Money In The Big Apple
• FTC Eyes Google-DoubleClick Union
• States Consider Law Against Office Bullies
• Coca-Cola Hit With Two Tough Rulings In Mexico
• Qantas Will Aid In Cargo Investigation: Report
• House Panel Hears Request To Extend OSHA
• Senate Proposal For Renewable Energy Gains Support
• FDA Takes Aim At Unapproved Cough Drugs
• SEC, Brocade Exec Clash Over Subpoenas
• Petrobras Finds No Proof Of Insider Trading
• EEOC Eyes Bias Against Caregivers
• BSkyB Deal Faces Further Scrutiny
• Novell, EFF Join To Reform Software Patenting
• Guest Worker Program Escapes Expiration Date
• Germany Renews Battle Cry Against Unbundling
• Legislation To Fund State Health Courts Introduced
• Senator Doesn't Like The Sound Of XM-Sirius Deal
• California Approves New Power Plant Regulations
• SEC Approves New Rules For Credit-Rating Firms
• Bill Would OK Offshore Drilling
• Guest Worker Program Survives Initial Onslaught
• National Security Scrutiny Of Mergers Rising: Experts
• U.S. Energy Future Is In Coal-To-Liquid Fuel: Bill
• Energy Companies Confront Climate Change
• Complaints Over English-Only Workplaces Increase
• House Passes Democrats' Price-Gouging Bill
• DOJ Settles With Arizona Health Group
• Bush Says No To NOPEC
• EU Blesses Universal-BMG Marriage
• House Passes Wal-Mart Bank Ban By Wide Margin
• EU Streamlines Consumer Credit Rules
• California Will Sue If EPA Denies Waiver Request
• New YouTube, MySpace Technology Sparks Debate
• House Eyes Stricter Oversight Of Fannie, Freddie
• Lawyers Eye Weight Bias Suits
• Bill Would Limit Damages On Tax Scheme Patents
• PTO Revamps Accelerated Examination Program
• Bush Suppports Bipartisan Group's Immigration Bill
• OSHA Proposes New Safety Equipment Rules
• States Step Up Vigilance Of Energy Mergers
• New Bill Would Mandate Hedge Fund Registration
• Six Men Accused Of Rigging Army Hospital Contracts
• Bill Drills Big Oil With Big Taxes
• EU To Keep Close Eye On Natural Gas Industry
• Judge Deploys New Type Of Expert
• Washington Seeks To Keep Union Fees Case Alive
• Register-Guard Case May Spark More Oral Argument
• Bush Prohibits Contingency Work On U.S.' Behalf
• FERC Takes Up Offshore Site Banking
• DOJ Wants More Info On UnitedHealth Purchase
• Clinton Launches Energy Efficiency Coalition
• UK Watchdog Drops British Airways Probe
• Patent Reform Bill Clears First Hurdle
• EEOC Told Job Test Guidelines Need Revision
• WIPO Debates Global Trademark Rules
• Tennessee Ignores DOJ's Warnings
• IP Blacklist Lacks Teeth: Experts
• E-Mails Suggest Budget Cuts Led To BP Alaska Spill
• DOJ Proposes Jail Time For IP Infringers
• U.S. Should Keep Tribal Rights-Of-Way Policy: Report
• SEC Will Not Appeal Fee-Based Accounts Ruling
• Lawmakers Mull Two New Clean Energy Bills
• FTC's Attempt To Block Gas Acquisition Dismissed
• EU Expects To Take German Telecom Case To Court
• University Fires Officer Implicated In Loan Probe
• FDA Improvement Act Introduced In House
• House Unveils Bill To Ban Deceptive Health Care Ads
• House Joins Push To Crack Down On Oil Cartels
• DOJ Probes Brake Makers' Proposed Merger
• Military Advisory Chair Praises Global Warming Bill
• Senators Query H-1B Visa Programs
• Italian State Aid Comes Under EU Scrutiny
• Foreign Takeover Review Process May Get Makeover
• California Blames Govt. For Weak Fuel Standards
• Study: VA Exaggerated Success Of Medical System
• Blue Cross Takes New Stance On Rescission Policies
• Genendo Loses Drug Importation Appeal
• Lawmakers Concerned By Weak Consumer Protection
• Kroes Condemns Interference In Cross-Border Deals
• Apache Settles Texaco China Arbitration For $81.5M
• Senators Join Internet Music Fight
• Whole Foods Says Regulators Questioning Acquisition
• CIT Pays $3M To End AG's Probe Of Student Loan Unit
• MSHA Tightens Safety Rules After Sago Mine Blast
• Purdue, Employees To Pay $700M In OxyContin Case
• Drug Bill To Change ANDA Petition Process
• U.S. Regulators Crack Down On Medicare Fraud
• Oil Driller Clears SEC Probe
• U.S. Releases Rules For $9B In Clean Energy Loans
• Shell Pays $2.85 Million For Polluting Bay Area Air
• EU Involved In 11 Antitrust Probes
• Maryland Becomes First To Have "Living Wage"
• House Debates Subprime Industry Regulation
• China's Ex-FDA Head To Go On Trial For Corruption
• Cyber Riot Sparks Controversy Over DRMA
• Obstacles Await Thomson-Reuters Merger Probe
• Marathon Oil Unit Faces CFTC Enforcement Action
• Rubber Companies Charged In EU Antitrust Probe
• New Report Details Real Estate Competition Worries
• Top Companies Join In Push For Health Care Reform
• Purdue Pharma Settles With States Over OxyContin
• Chevron Nears Iraqi Kickback Settlement: Report
• Senate Panel OKs Hike In Fuel Economy Standards
• House Hears Testimony On RESPECT Act
• Alcoa's $33B Bid For Rival Likely To Draw Scrutiny
• Court Approves $10M Nicor Settlement
• Philippines Seeks To Invalidate Pfizer Patent
• Senate Drug Importation Amendment Squashed
• Japan FTC Probes Rubber Hose Makers
• Hedge Fund Financier Pays $16.8M To Settle With SEC
• SmithField Foods Merger Gets DOJ Approval
• Thailand Makes IP Blacklist For Compulsory Licenses
• EU Examines Travelport's Takeover Of Worldspan
• Lawmakers, Unions Fight FDA Plan To Close Labs
• PTO Issues Memo On KSR Decision To Examiners
• Lawmakers Team Up To Thwart Power Corridor
• Costa Rican President Promises Privatization
• Senate Takes Another Aim At Gas Price-Gouging
• Senate Committee OKs Energy Bill Package
• College Alumni Groups Subpoenaed In Loan Probe
• Telstra Prepares To Lash Out Over Broadband Policy
• EU Gives Germany Final Warning On Telecom Law
• Appeals Court Reverses ITC Antidumping Order
• DOJ Digs Deeper In $3.6B Bus Merger
• "Wal-Mart Bank" Ban Gets Crucial Committee Support
• Judge: Exxon Can't Stay Appeal In Alaskan Field Case
• Biologics Debated At House Subcommittee Hearing
• DOJ Adds Rinker To Suit Over Cemex Merger
• Ex-Hedge Fund Manager Pleads Guilty
• New Hampshire Data Law Ruled Unconstitutional
• Trade Group Urges Owners To Disclose Patents
• Bush Opposes Adding Biologic Generics To FDA Bill
• Pennsylvania To Review Insurance Merger
• Judge Orders Payment Of $11M In Trading Scheme
• WTO Official Scolds U.S. On Farm Subsidies