Legal & Regulatory
Credit Suisse Reaches Mortgage Case Settlement with Ambac
Credit Suisse and Ambac Financial are reportedly agreeing on the settlement of mortgage-backed securities.
JC Penney CEO Knew Issues with Martha Stewart Deal
Macy's sues JC Penney and Martha Stewart for deal. JC Penney CEO Ron Johnson knew that if he signed the deal with Martha Stewart, he would be putting the company in jeopardy by creating a conflict with Macy's, its corporate rival.
CNOOC to Cede Gulf Assets
For national security concerns, CNOOC cannot use Gulf assets. China's largest offshore oil and gas producer CNOOC has been disallowed to control oilfields in the Gulf of Mexico.
Bank of America Faces New York Attorney General Investigation Over Home Loans
In its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, BofA disclosed that the state of New York has been investigating how it acquire and underwrites home loans.