Year: 2012

As the 1990s drew to a close Congress passed legislation signed by the President ensuring the deregulation of the derivatives markets. At the time CFTC Chairwoman Brooksley Born was one of the sole voices of dissent. Less than ten years …

THE JOBS ACT: CREATING JOBS, OR A REPLAY? Read More »

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The Commission provided congressional testimony on international matters this week, while also issuing an alert regarding the municipal securities market and an Investor Bulletin. Enforcement announced that it has declined prosecution to an individual under its 2010 cooperation initiative. The …

THIS WEEK IN SECURITIES LITIGATION (Week ending March 23, 2012) Read More »

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