Maydeen Merino

Maydeen Merino

Maydeen Merino is a regulatory reporter, covering the DOJ, FTC, SEC and EPA. She can be reached at [email protected].

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June 28, 2024 | National Law Journal

Chevron's Demise Could Affect Agency Rulemaking Agendas, Say Law Professors, Regulatory Attorneys

"This is just another example of a court that is highly skeptical of power being exercised by administrative agencies," said Cary Coglianese, a University of Pennsylvania law professor.

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June 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

FTC Defends Investigation Into Cyberattack on MGM as Casino Giant Seeks to Block Probe

"MGM's suit fails ... both for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and for failure to state a claim for relief," the commission tells the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

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June 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC Should Engage Public When Proposing Rules That Exceed Agency Expertise, Former Chair Says

"You need to be more and more careful about engagement the further afield from your expertise the rulemaking is," Jay Clayton said.

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June 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

EPA Wins Federal Court Challenge to Amended 'Waters of the United States' Rule

The North Carolina ruling is unlikely to influence other pending litigation challenging the agency's regulation, environmental lawyers said.

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June 20, 2024 | National Law Journal

FTC's War on 'Dark Patterns' Derives From Years Opposing Deceptive Practices, Ex-Agency Leaders Say

"Sellers have always been trying to make consumers stay as customers and will go to great lengths to make it difficult for consumers to simply want to quit the company," said David Vladeck, former director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection.

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June 14, 2024 | National Law Journal

Biden Taps Christy Goldsmith Romero to Chair the FDIC

If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Goldsmith Romero would succeed Martin Gruenberg, who has come under fire for the FDIC's reportedly toxic office. Gruenberg announced last month his intention to resign on the confirmation of his successor.

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June 13, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC Chair Gensler Defends Embattled Private Fund Adviser Rule After 5th Circuit Defeat

"What we did in [the private fund adviser] rule, I think, was to help investors in private funds get quarterly statements on their fees, performance and any side deals with other investors," Gary Gensler said. "We thought and believed that it was within the law."

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June 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

Industry Groups Sue EPA Over PFAS Drinking Water Regulation, Calling Rule 'Arbitrary, Capricious'

"I believe that we're going to see more of a proactive, as opposed to a reactive, approach from chemical manufacturers with products containing PFAS," said environmental lawyer Kayla Weiser-Burton.

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June 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC's Pursuit of Private Fund Adviser Appeal May Depend on Agency's Larger Agenda, Securities Lawyers Say

Regarding a potential appeal, the SEC says that it "will determine next steps as appropriate."

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June 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

Financial Services Group Sues SEC, Seeks Disclosure of Agency's Enforcement Procedures

The agency has denied the request for documents, saying they are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act because their disclosure "could reasonably be expected to interfere with enforcement proceedings."

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