November 01, 2018 | National Law Journal
Neomi Rao, Under Consideration for DC Circuit Seat, Celebrates Stopping 'Steady Expansion of the Regulatory State'The Trump administration's regulatory reforms, Rao said, have "emphasized the productivity and potential of the American people that's possible when you get rid of unnecessary economic burdens."
By C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
October 30, 2018 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: Caterpillar's CLO on Collaborative Relationships With Regulators | Orrick Inks SoFi Settlement | Plus: New Moves, and Who Got the WorkCaterpillar's chief legal officer and general counsel Suzette Long recently opened up about relationships with the Justice Department. An ex-UBS compliance officer is on trial in the U.K. Plus, scroll down for Who Got the Work. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.
By C. Ryan Barber
8 minute read
October 29, 2018 | National Law Journal
FTC's Rohit Chopra Calls for Increased Cooperation to Fine CompaniesTypically, the agency only has authority to assess a civil penalty when a company violates the terms of an earlier settlement. Commissioner Chopra is calling for the FTC to collaborate with his former agency, the CFPB, and state attorneys general to effectively piggyback on their authority to seek monetary penalties.
By C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
October 24, 2018 | Legaltech News
FTC Consumer Protection Chief Makes Case For EU Data Privacy CooperationThe FTC's consumer bureau director, Andrew Smith, said Wednesday at a U.S. Chamber summit in Washington that privacy shield renewal is 'a top priority for the Federal Trade Commission.'
By C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
October 24, 2018 | National Law Journal
FTC Consumer Protection Chief Makes Case For EU Data Privacy Cooperation“It's an extremely important arrangement that Commerce and the [European Commission] have agreed to, and it supports hundreds of billions of dollars in transatlantic data flows," the FTC's consumer bureau director, Andrew Smith, said Wednesday at a U.S. Chamber summit in Washington.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
October 24, 2018 | National Law Journal
Former Morgan Lewis Partner, Now at SEC, Banked $1.8M Partnership ShareLizzie Baird, who'd been a Morgan Lewis partner since 2014, represented broker-dealers, public companies and investment advisers.
By C. Ryan Barber
5 minute read
October 23, 2018 | Law.com
Compliance Hot Spots: CFIUS Changes in Focus | How Law Firms Are Prepping for Midterms | Giant List of Moves | Plus: Who Got the WorkThe CFIUS review process is getting lots of attention right now, and we've got some observations from leading practitioners about what to expect. Plus: the latest compliance and enforcement headlines give a peek into what law firms are thinking about as the midterms fast approach. Thanks for reading Compliance Hot Spots.
By C. Ryan Barber
10 minute read
October 23, 2018 | National Law Journal
Compliance Weaknesses Cost Capital One $100MThe penalty was part of a 2015 consent order. "We have worked diligently with our bank regulators to strengthen our processes and internal controls," a bank spokesperson said Tuesday.
By C. Ryan Barber
3 minute read
October 23, 2018 | Litigation Daily
Capital One to Pay Feds $100M for Compliance WeaknessesThe penalty was part of a 2015 consent order. "We have worked diligently with our bank regulators to strengthen our processes and internal controls," a bank spokesperson said Tuesday.
By C. Ryan Barber
3 minute read
October 18, 2018 | National Law Journal
Gibson Dunn Ends Saudi Arabia Lobbying ContractThe firm has declined to expand the scope of its lobbying to include meetings between Ted Olson, a former U.S. solicitor general under the George W. Bush administration, and members of Congress against legislation affecting oil-producing countries.
By C. Ryan Barber
4 minute read
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