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SEC Takes On Goldman Sachs: A Roundup of the Headlines

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) fraud charges against Goldman Sachs continue to dominate the headlines.
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SEC Charges Goldman Sachs with Fraud

Bank accused of selling a financial instrument structured to fail.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Energy Star Program Revamped

The program gets a makeover after being caught certifying bogus products.
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International Edition

Latest mega-fine shows the OFT means business

For years competition policy in the UK seemed to be a case of plenty of talk but little action. But the Office of Fair Trading's (OFT) move last month in fining Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) a hefty £28.6m for breaching competition law is the latest in a series of recent reminders that the years of hot air are finally translating into a more robust enforcement policy.
4 minute read

Inside Counsel

Net Neutrality Talks Launch in Europe

As in the U.S., opinions on net neutrality are mixed.
1 minute read

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U.N. Climate Change Delegates Discuss Roadmap for 2010

Many delegates propose less ambitious goals.
1 minute read

International Edition

Bingham signs up former NY Stock Exchange enforcement chief

Bingham McCutchen has sealed the hire of the former enforcement head at the regulatory arm of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), reports The Am Law Daily. Susan Merrill, who spent a total of six years as head of enforcement for the NYSE's regulatory arm and the entity that succeeded it, will join Bingham's broker-dealer group in New York this week.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Corporate Responsibility Ranks Worst Corporate Citizens

It's the first time the magazine has created a worst list as a companion to its list of most transparent companies.
2 minute read

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West Virginia Mine Blast Adds Pressure on Embattled Coal Industry

Climate change advocacy group hopes accident will push Congress to act on further environmental legislation related to coal mining.
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FreeCreditReport.com Sidesteps FTC Rule

The site will start charging $1 for a trial membership rather than direct consumers to a government site.
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