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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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November 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

EU's Extensive Rulemaking Spurs US Regulators, Say Former Agency, Division Heads

"There's a natural competition among regulators to try to be the first," said Maneesha Mithal, who led the Federal Trade Commission's Division of Privacy and Identity Protection for more than a decade.

By Maydeen Merino

4 minute read

November 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

FTC Announces 'Voice Cloning Challenge' to Prevent AI-Generated Audio Scams

"These moments of technological transition can present significant opportunities, but these AI tools, in particular, also pose a set of risks," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

November 15, 2023 | National Law Journal

SEC Reports Nearly $5B in Financial Recovery in Fiscal 2023

"The investing public benefits from the Division of Enforcement's work as a cop on the beat," SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

November 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

Justice Department's Antitrust Division Needs More Personnel, Chief Tells Lawmakers

"Without sufficient resources, we can't adequately protect the American public," said Assistant U.S. Attorney General Jonathan Kanter.

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

November 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

Biden's Order on AI Provides Regulatory Momentum for US Agencies, Attorneys Say

"The executive order sets the expectations pretty high on what agencies are going to be doing," said Maneesha Mithal, a Wilson Sonsini partner.

By Maydeen Merino

5 minute read

November 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Big Tech Giants Not Immune From Antitrust Law, FTC Chief Khan Says

Lina Khan decries those who say that "we should hold off against antitrust action because we need to protect these 'national champions.'"

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

November 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

SEC Will Investigate Crypto Fraud With Insider-Trading Fervor, Gensler Says

"It's a matter of following the facts and the law where they take us—without fear or favor," SEC Chair Gary Gensler said.

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

November 07, 2023 | National Law Journal

SEC Chair, Commissioner Appear to Be on Separate Tracks for Climate Disclosure Rule

Chair Gary Gensler seems to be on a faster path, while Commissioner Mark Uyeda seeks "updated economic analysis."

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

November 03, 2023 | National Law Journal

Robo, Telemarketing Call Complaints Hit 5-Year Low, FTC Says

The number of complaints declined in FY2023 by more than 900,000 from the prior year, the FTC stated.

By Maydeen Merino

2 minute read

November 02, 2023 | National Law Journal

SEC's Rulemaking Agenda Harms US Capital Markets, House Republicans Say

"It is our duty to ensure agencies adhere to their statutory authority and do not create far-reaching policies that Congress never intended," Rep. Ann Wagner said.

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read