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 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

EPA Defends Emissions Proposals Against GOP Accusations of Exceeding Authority

Republican lawmakers continue to scrutinize agency's proposed rules aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

By Maydeen Merino

5 minute read

June 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

Child-Protection, Consumer Groups Urge FTC to Stand Strong Against Meta

The FTC seeks to enforce privacy protections against the owner of Facebook and Instagram as advertisers try to target young users of social media.

By Maydeen Merino

4 minute read

June 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

House Republicans Seek to Remove SEC Chair Gensler and Restructure Commission

The proposed SEC Stabilization Act would add a sixth commissioner and ensure political party parity.

By Maydeen Merino

4 minute read

June 12, 2023 | National Law Journal

GOP Bill Requiring Congressional Approval of Proposed Agency Rules Faces Constitutional Opposition

Left-leaning Public Citizen says proposal would create an unconstitutional "legislative veto."

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

June 09, 2023 | National Law Journal

FTC's Handling of Illumina-Grail Merger Spurs House Panel's Investigation

Judiciary Committee seeks information on agency's "unusual approach" involving European regulators.

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

June 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Congress Should Consider Patent Changes to Keep Up With AI, Lawmakers Say

Senate Judiciary panel cites competition from China and discusses need for an intellectual property agency dedicated to AI technology.

By Maydeen Merino

4 minute read

June 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

GOP Lawmakers Urge EPA to Extend Comment Period on Greenhouse Gas Rules

The Biden administration seeks to set new standards on fossil-fuel power plants to reduce carbon emissions.

By Maydeen Merino

5 minute read

June 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

House Republicans Propose Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets

Legislation would divide authority between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

By Maydeen Merino

3 minute read

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

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