U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced legislation that would encourage more investment by venture capital firms. The Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders (DEAL) Act would direct the Se...
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A group of lawmakers recently introduced a bill to update the Employee Rights Act, offering protections for independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs, and others with flexible work options. ...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed changes that would remove the references to credit rating agencies from existing exceptions provided in Rule 101 and Rule 102 of Regulation M....
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it has issued policy guidance to address potentially illegal practices related to consumer reviews. “In America, no corporation should be able...
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Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO), the real estate finance industry's standards group, is initiating an endeavor to standardize flood risks disclosure. The effort stems f...
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The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) 2022 Yearbook maintains over 14,400 domestic venture-backed companies raised funds last year, representing a new annual record. “On the surface, 20...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule this week that would require public companies to include certain climate-related disclosures in their registration statements. Spec...
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Several associations representing retailers and financial institutions are calling on the U.S. Treasury Department to help raise awareness about the need for increased coin circulation. In a lette...
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is modifying supervisory operations to bolster consumer finance discrimination protections, which includes circumstances where fair lending laws may not...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed certain aspects of the home buying market, according to the 2022 Borrower Insights Survey developed by ICE Mortgage Technology. The survey of 2,000 Americans -...
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