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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January 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC's Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule Draws Concern From Left-Leaning Senators

The SEC's regulation should "not burden small businesses in a public company's supply chain," Sens. Jon Tester and Krysten Sinema told the agency.

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January 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC Adopts Stringent Disclosure Rules on Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

"Just because a company uses an alternative method to go public does not mean that its investors are any less deserving of time-tested investor protections," SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

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January 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

FTC Bans TurboTax's Unqualified Advertisement of 'Free' Tax Services and Products

Intuit Inc., the maker of TurboTax, denied wrongdoing, saying it "has always been clear, fair, and transparent with its customers and is committed to free tax preparation."

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January 19, 2024 | National Law Journal

FTC Pauses Car-Buying Protection Rule's Effective Date Amid Legal Challenge

National Automobile Dealers Association says agency acted arbitrarily and capriciously.

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January 18, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC's Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule Exceeds Agency's Authority, House Republicans Say

Democrats counter that federal law permits the agency to require environmental disclosures.

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January 17, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC Chief Gensler Warns of 'AI Washing' and Potential Conflicts of Interest

"If you're putting the robo adviser's interest ahead of the broker dealer's interest ahead of the investor, therein lies a conflict" Gary Gensler said.

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January 16, 2024 | National Law Journal

FTC's Regulatory Process Regarding Negative Option Rule Faces Industry Criticism

Agency has failed to show that amendments to the consumer protection rule are needed, groups say.

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January 11, 2024 | National Law Journal

SEC Approves Bitcoin Listing, Trading After Appeals Court Defeat

Amid approval, SEC Chair Gary Gensler warns that "investors should remain cautious about the myriad risks associated with bitcoin and products whose value is tied to crypto."

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