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Inside Counsel

DOJ Settles Defective Device Claims

Defibrillator manufacturer violated FDCA by withholding information.
2 minute read

Inside Counsel

Toyota Slapped with Maximum Fine

The Department of Transportation seeks $16.4 million over pedal defects.
1 minute read

Inside Counsel

IRS News: Citizen Pain

Some expatriates are fleeing the long reach of the IRS.
3 minute read

International Edition

Postal regulator appoints Simmons partner as interim legal head

The Postal Services Commission (Postcomm) has appointed a Simmons & Simmons partner to take on the role of legal director at the regulatory body. The unusual appointment sees Simmons City competition partner Jenny Block act as Postcomm legal director while also remaining a partner at Simmons, working part-time on her usual client work.
2 minute read

International Edition

FSA sustains City crackdown with seven charged for insider dealing

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has charged seven people in relation to alleged insider dealing in the latest crackdown on market abuse by the City watchdog. The group faces charges on 13 counts of insider trading following a 21-month investigation which relates to dealing in shares of 12 companies, including Morgan Crucible, Misys, Reuters and Enodis, between 2006 and 2008. According to the FSA, activity during the two-year period involved alleged unlawful profits of around £2.5m.
3 minute read

Inside Counsel

SEC Names First Chief Compliance Officer

Kathleen Griffin joins the agency from Putnam Investments.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

States Take the Climate Change Lead With Renewable Portfolio Standards

Most states have moved ahead with programs intended to cut GHGs by increasing the use of alternative energy sources.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Citizens United Decision Sparks Controversy

Citizens United opens the door to increased corporate campaign contributions.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Climate Change Policy Faces Domestic and International Challenges

Domestically and internationally, the battle over climate change action rages on.
33 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-Ohio EPA Director Talks About Proposed Smog Regulation

A former director of the Ohio EPA explains how, against the odds, the state reached attainment levels for ozone--and the new challenge it faces under proposed standards.
9 minute read

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