Maydeen Merino is a regulatory reporter, covering the DOJ, FTC, SEC and EPA. She can be reached at [email protected].
June 01, 2023 | National Law Journal
House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into FTC Chair Khan's Handling of AgencyCongressional panel's request for documents follows criticism of Khan by a former FTC commissioner.
By Maydeen Merino
4 minute read
May 31, 2023 | National Law Journal
Environmentalists Urge Congress to Address High Court's Curb on Clean Water ActEnvironmental law attorneys say amending the law to restore agency authority will be a tough task in this Congress.
By Maydeen Merino
5 minute read
May 26, 2023 | National Law Journal
Biden Plans Executive Order on Outbound Investments, Foreign Trade Attorneys SayThe screening mechanism would likely be similar to current regulations on foreign investment in the United States but in reverse.
By Maydeen Merino
6 minute read
May 24, 2023 | National Law Journal
It's Time to Take Action on PBMs' Anti-Competitive Practices, Lawmakers SayIndustry says any statutory or regulatory push must examine the full prescription drug supply chain.
By Maydeen Merino
4 minute read
May 23, 2023 | National Law Journal
Investigation Into Politicking US Attorney Provides Stern Warning to Federal ProsecutorsThe DOJ inspector general's report is all the reminder U.S. attorneys need that the Hatch Act will be enforced, says a current federal prosecutor.
By Brad Kutner | Maydeen Merino
6 minute read
May 22, 2023 | National Law Journal
Microsoft's Bid for Activision Gets Boost From EU's Conditional Approval, Attorneys SayU.S. Federal Trade Commission has concerns that $69 billion deal would unfairly harm competition.
By Maydeen Merino
5 minute read
May 17, 2023 | Law.com
SEC Looks to Provide Rules on Predictive Data Analytics, Chair Gensler SaysArtificial intelligence can provide companies with efficiency—but can also lead them astray.
By Maydeen Merino
3 minute read
May 11, 2023 | National Law Journal
Confused Crypto Currency Regulation Needs Congress' Intervention, Lawmakers SayThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sees digital assets as securities, while the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regards them as commodities.
By Maydeen Merino
5 minute read
May 09, 2023 | National Law Journal
Headed to Court? SEC's Proposed Climate-Disclosure Rules Will Likely Face Legal ChallengeRepublican attorneys general say the environmental rules would exceed the agency's authority.
By Maydeen Merino
6 minute read
May 03, 2023 | National Law Journal
Letter Urging Patent Office Crack Down on Big Pharma Draws Industry Lawyer's Scorn, Critic's PraiseDemocratic lawmakers call for changes in patent process when drug companies seek protection for minor alterations.
By Maydeen Merino
5 minute read
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