Legal & Regulatory

US regulator works with CBS, Time Warner Cable to end dispute

The US Federal Communications Commission said it is working with CBS and Time Warner to bring an end to the blackout that affected their consumers.


FHFA to Seek USD6 Billion in JPMorgan settlement

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) had pegged USD6 billion as settlement amount for the agency to stop seeking action against JP Morgan

US SEC calls on Nasdaq and NYSE to explain trading halt

The US Securities and Exchange Commission called rival exchange operators Nasdaq and NYSE to give details on the three hour trading halt which occurred last week.

Arias trial highlight social media and taxpayer issues

Jodi Arias, convicted murderer, had a few more issues up her sleeve. In a decision that has social media implications, the judge presiding over the case of Jodi Arias had postponed the date for the sentencing of convicted killer.


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Miami-Dade police cancelled an Amber Alert of a little girl after discovering that it was a misunderstanding.
Mongolia would be replacing its 2012 law that puts limits on foreign ownership with a new measure that is more investor-friendly.
The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a shareholder derivative lawsuit filed against UBS by pension plans in Puerto Rico.
China's Vice Finance Minister says there is no need for Chinese government to stimulate the world’s No. 2 economy.
Bitcoin Foundation joins U.S. regulators in FinCEN-hosted discussion regarding digital currency. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) director Jennifer Shasky-Calvery hosted a discussion with members of the Bitcoin Foundation.
U.S. judge approves USD20 million Facebook settlement on lawsuit over targeted ads. A U. S. judge granted final approval on Monday to Facebook's USD20 million settlement despite objections from plaintiff's that the lawsuit failed to cover children's privacy.
An acquisition deal for a Chinese copper landmark had been placed at risk after the USD3 billion agreement was reviewed.
Uralkali CEO Vladislav Baumgertner was held in custody after holding potash discussions in Belarus. OAO Uralkali Chief Executive Officer Vladislav Baumgertner was detained in Belarus.
After the fall of Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley retained its reputation as a law-abiding investment bank.
SAC Capital founder Steven Cohen ended charges of insider trading with a USD616 million settlement deal.
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