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 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

House Oversight Committee Launches Investigation Into FTC Chair Khan's Handling of Agency

Congressional 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 Act

Environmental 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 Say

The 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 Say

Industry 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 Prosecutors

The 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 Say

U.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 Says

Artificial 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 Say

The 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 Challenge

Republican 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 Praise

Democratic 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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