Melanie Waddell Thinkadvisor

Melanie Waddell Thinkadvisor

June 28, 2017 | National Law Journal

SEC Moving Forward on Fiduciary Rule, Clayton Says

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Jay Clayton on Tuesday signaled that the agency is moving ahead on a coordinated fiduciary rule with the Department of Labor.

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

9 minute read

June 13, 2017 | National Law Journal

Ex-SEC Chair's Chief Legal Adviser Liftik Joins Quinn Emanuel

As partner, Michael Liftik will focus on government and internal investigations, regulatory enforcement defense, securities litigation and cybersecurity.

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

2 minute read

May 11, 2017 | National Law Journal

Killing Fiduciary Rule Seen as New DOL Chief's Top Priority

Acosta 'is still looking for a solution that could be implemented in final form before June 9,' says ERISA attorney Reish

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

8 minute read

April 04, 2017 | National Law Journal

Trump's DOL Moves to Stall Obama-Era Retirement-Savings Rule

The Justice Department told a federal court on Tuesday that the Office of Management and Budget has concluded its review of the Labor Department's final rule delaying the implementation date of its fiduciary rule by 60 days — from April 10 to June 9.

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

6 minute read

March 29, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

DOL Sends Final Fiduciary Rule Delay Request to OMB

'We think DOL will move forward with the [delay] announcement as soon as possible after OMB clearance,' says Groom attorney Saxon.

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

3 minute read

March 23, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Dodd-Frank 'Should Be Looked at,' SEC Nominee Clayton Says

Trump nominee tells Senate committee he has no 'specific plans' for a Dodd-Frank attack, and that mandated rules 'should go forward.'

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

7 minute read

March 21, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Texas Judge Denies Emergency Request to Block DOL Fiduciary Rule

Plaintiffs failed to satisfy four factors required to obtain an injunction pending appeal.

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

6 minute read

February 15, 2017 | National Law Journal

Puzder Withdraws From Labor Secretary Nomination

Mounting opposition and Puzder being 'very tired of the abuse' led to him bowing out.

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

6 minute read

February 09, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Labor Pick Puzder's Nomination Hearing Set for Feb. 16

Acting Labor Seretary Hugler likely to act 'in short order' to delay fiduciary rule

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

8 minute read

January 31, 2017 | National Law Journal

Trump to Direct DOL to Delay Fiduciary Rule: Sources

President Donald Trump is expected to issue this week an order directing the Department of Labor to delay its fiduciary rule, according to two attorneys familiar with the matter.

By Melanie Waddell, ThinkAdvisor

6 minute read