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Lawmakers, guns and money

The auction of firearms maker Freedom Group has been rocked by bad publicity, proposed new gun control laws, and the company's own success. Continue reading

Posted on May 13, 2013 9:12 AM

Rethinking the rethink

Technology has left the Telecommunications Act of 1996 with gaping holes. The FCC could push a rewrite, but the courts limited it, Congress is dysfunctional and there are complexities galore. Continue reading

Posted on December 14, 2012 3:36 PM

China's Ralls presses court case against Obama

The Chinese-owned company argues that constitutional claims trump limits on reviews of presidential decisions. Continue reading

Posted on November 14, 2012 10:51 AM

In Washington, more of the same could shake status quo

The pressure to avoid the fiscal cliff will force the White House and Congress to break the policy logjam. Continue reading

Posted on November 9, 2012 4:08 PM

Jamie Dimon blames DC dysfunction for slow economy

JPMorgan chief laments partisan warfare and failure to create certainty about "a bunch of policy things." Continue reading

Posted on October 11, 2012 8:02 AM

Healthcare reform likely to drive M&A

Lawyers predict surge in dealmaking after Supreme Court ratifies Obama administration's legislation. Continue reading

Posted on June 29, 2012 9:15 AM

Washington collides on handling failed firms

The FDIC's chief details how resolution power would work; the House votes to kill the plan. Continue reading

Posted on May 11, 2012 8:20 AM

Puncturing a finance myth of the digital age

Policymakers should question whether the hidden risks and practical problems of crowdfunding overwhelm its benefits Continue reading

Posted on March 30, 2012 1:49 PM

JOBS Act and the private equity industry

The goal of the bill is to increase access to the capital markets and spur the growth of smaller businesses Continue reading

Posted on March 28, 2012 1:07 PM

Crowdfunding may aid companies overlooked by VCs, angels

As Congress readies to send a package of measures promoting capital formation by startup companies to President Obama, proponents of a provision allowing Internet crowdfunding suggest it will revolutionize capital-raising for smaller companies. Continue reading

Posted on March 23, 2012 4:22 PM

Fatca provisions for investment funds

While further guidance is expected soon, several typical Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act provisions have emerged in private equity fund agreements and side letters. Continue reading

Posted on March 9, 2012 12:00 PM

Facebook IPO highlights tax break for options

Sen. Carl Levin hopes calling attention to a $3 billion benefit will prompt Congress to close a loophole. Continue reading

Posted on March 1, 2012 4:56 PM

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