Download PDF Hannah J. Wiseman* Abstract: Recent domestic growth in oil and gas natural gas production from shales and sandstones called “tight” formations—largely enabled by a modified technology called slickwater hydraulic fracturing—has driven both economic growth and … [Read more...] about The Private Role in Public Fracturing Disclosure and Regulation
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The 2012 HBLR Symposium
The 2012 HBLR Symposium, Complexity and Change in Financial Regulation, will be held on March 23–24. Visit our symposium page for more information and to register. … [Read more...] about The 2012 HBLR Symposium
Conflict Minerals and SEC Disclosure Regulation
Download PDF Celia R. Taylor* Mention the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank” or the “Act”),[1] and most people think of legislation aimed at “fundamental reform of the financial system”[2] focused on regulation of Wall Street practices … [Read more...] about Conflict Minerals and SEC Disclosure Regulation
Why the Federal Reserve is Dodd-Frank’s Big Winner
Download PDF Evan Schnidman* At the height of the financial crisis, pundits and politicians were telling us all to expect an overhaul of financial regulation that would result in a brand new financial system.[1] Those of us who study such matters knew the term “overhaul” … [Read more...] about Why the Federal Reserve is Dodd-Frank’s Big Winner
One Way That Dodd-Frank’s Liquidation Authority Could Achieve Parity With The Bankruptcy Code
Download PDF Harvey R. Miller & Maurice Horwitz* On October 19, 2010, the FDIC published a proposed rule governing the implementation of Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“Dodd-Frank”).[1] Title II of Dodd-Frank creates an … [Read more...] about One Way That Dodd-Frank’s Liquidation Authority Could Achieve Parity With The Bankruptcy Code