Public Policy - October, 2008

108 articles

Lawyers Don't Expect Big IP Changes Under Obama
Obama Victory Heralds Revamp Of Employment Law
Obama Enviro Policies To Hinge On Energy: Experts
Group Petitions FDA To Ban Avandia
EPA Toughens Rules On Manure In Water
UK Greenlights Lloyds-HBOS Merger
DOJ Tells Verizon To Divest Before Buying Alltel
Asbestos Treaty Talks 'Hijacked': Canadian MP
A Precautionary Approach To Consumer Protection
NY AG Moves To Stamp Out Wind Farm Graft
FDA's Assessment Of Bisphenol A 'Inadequate': Panel
Changes To Expert Witness Rules Draw Criticism
Some ESA Protections Extended To 2 Coral Species
House Slams FDA In Run-Up To High Court Drug Case
Northeastern States Call On EPA For Mercury Fix
Whole Foods Calls FTC Rules 'Unfair' And 'Radical'
EPA Shifts Power To Tribes For First Time
EU Approves Common Charge System For Airports
EPA To Issue Relaxed Power Plant Rules
Eliminating Fossil Fuel Use By 2090 Possible: Study
8th Circ. Nixes Enviro Appeal Of Reservoir Rebuild
EU Council OKs Cap On Airplane Emissions
DHS Poised To Challenge 'No-Match' Injunction
EPA Sued For Not Regulating PVC Emissions
Interior Moves To Ramp Up Geothermal Production
EU Lawmakers Vie For Influence Over Emissions Policy
EC Revisits Shipping Liner Exemption
UN, Wal-Mart Seek Action Amid China Safety Concerns
Seeking A Licensed Site Professional Program In NJ
EC Issues Notice Outlining Merger Remedies
Friends Of The Earth Lambastes EU Trade Agreements
Report Says Bush Eroded Clean Water Protections
As Mandated, FDIC Takes Center Stage Amid Crisis
EU Plan For Waste Management: Make Less Waste
Sens. Ask If Banks Are 'Hoarding' Bailout Billions
PCAOB Unveils New Risk Assessment Standards
Treasury Describes Details Of Capital Purchase Plan
Bush's EPA 'Exaggerated' Enforcement Efforts: GAO
AAI Urges Govt. Vigilance Of Bank M&As
CPSC To Ponder New Regs After 1.6M Cribs Recalled
Faith-Based Hiring May Not Block Grants: DOJ Memo
Hong Kong Seeks To Beef Up Food Regulator
DOI Seeks To Change Dumping Rule For Coal Mines
Aussie Cap-And-Trade Threatens LNG Plan: Chevron
Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Named Endangered Species
Scientists Grade Agencies On Media Policies
Bank Tie-Ups Spur Debate Over Competition Impact
McCreevy Calls For Scrutiny Of Derivatives Market
EU Looks To Cut Down On Illegal Timber
EPA Tweaks Right-To-Know Reporting Rules
FERC Finalizes New Wholesale Electric Market Rules
UN Adopts New Rules On Ship Pollution
Patient Care Ombudsman And Health Care Bankruptcy
Returns Must Be 1st Priority In ERISA Investing: DOL
Intel Appeals EC Decisions In Antitrust Probe
Calif. Unveils Final Draft Of Bold Emissions Plan
USPTO Says Blocked Rules Lie Within Its Authority
EU Aims To Revamp Postwar Financial System
EPA's Storm Water Program Needs Overhaul: Report
SEC Extends Short-Sale Reporting Rules Until Aug. '09
Economic Troubles May Delay Carbon Regs Worldwide
WTO Ruling Clears US Sanctions Over EU Beef Ban
Hawaii Votes To Ban Genetically Engineered Coffee
Chair Of BPA Safety Panel Probed Over $5M Gift
Wildlife Officials Told To Dismiss Climate Impact
Congress Eyes CDS Regulations Amid Market Turmoil
Ex-SEC Chief Calls For Stricter Market Regulation
New Energy Star Rules Address Video Game Consoles
Embryonic Stages Of Federal Climate Change Policy
New EPA Rule Tightens Lead Standards By 90 Percent
President Bush Signs Off On Mercury Export Ban
EU Launches €1B Fuel Cell, Hydrogen Initiative
Italy Ups Energy Fine Limit To 10% Of Revenues
New Rule Makes Ships Slow Down To Avoid Whales
Clearinghouse Needed to Regulate CDS: Experts
Conflicting Injunctions Muddy 'Roadless Rule' Feud
Some EU Nations Push For Relaxed Emissions Rules
EPA Takes On CITGO Over Chemical Inventory
15 Hazardous Chemicals Make First EU REACH List
Airlines Balk At DOT's NY Flight Auction Plan
Bailout's Executive Pay Curbs Still Raise Questions
EU Urges Outside Nations To Curb Airline Emissions
Intellectual Property Group Objects To FASB Changes
USPTO Rule Change Could Raise Costs For Appellants
Top Companies Singled Out For Emissions Reductions
Cox Urges Congress To Regulate Credit Default Swaps
Italian Antitrust Regulator Probes Enel
New Recovery Laws: TARP Covers Exec Compensation
House Lawmakers Unveil Climate Change Draft Bill
EPA Rule Aims To Boost Hazardous Waste Recycling
Finally, More Renewable Energy Tax Credit Provisions
Treasury Dept. Lays Groundwork For Bailout Plan
EU Panel Approves Climate Change Bill
High Court Rejects Patent Board Appointments Case
Calif.'s Groundbreaking Green Chemistry Law
Questions Linger On Details Of Bailout Law
Calif. Nixes Overtime For Some Skilled Tech Workers
Board Adds Ringtone Royalty Fee, Keeps Other Rates
President, Others At Odds With Copyright Law
FWS To Review Marbled Murrelet's Protected Status
Mark-To-Market Shift Could Raise Lehman's Value
Doctors Urge FDA To Yank Children's Cold Meds
U.S. Extends Antitrust Exemptions For Financial Aid
Short-Sell Ban Extended As Capitol Hill Eyes Bill
Renewable Tax Credit Bill Added To Bailout Plan
Mass. AG Appeals NRC Decision On Rulemaking
Bailout Still In Doubt As Spotlight Shifts To House
SEC Mum On Possible Extension Of Short-Selling Ban

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Public Policy - October, 2008