Federal Regulation
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IRS Chief Says Health Premium Tax Credit Structure Deters Fraud
By Allison BellJohn Koskinen says that subsidies paid to the insurer, not the taxpayer, can help control abuse.
April 06, 2017
Lawyers Mobilize as Trump Wages War on RegulationsCorporate clients must be prepared to accommodate mutually exclusive options, strategists say.
April 06, 2017
House Votes to Boost Number of Investors Allowed in Venture Capital FundsThe Supporting Americas Innovators Act, which now moves to Senate, increases the limit from 100 to 250 investors per fund.
April 05, 2017
SEC Boosts How Much Firms Can Raise via CrowdfundingThe regulator's move is an inflation adjustment and adheres to JOBS Act rules.
April 05, 2017
Has It Become Too EZ to Gain Tax-Exempt Status?Simplified application has resulted in soaring 501(c)(3) designations by the IRS.
April 05, 2017
SEC Takes Aim at Political Contributions by Investment AdvisersWhile it remains unclear how and when regulators will act, the recent settlements and the SEC's handling of exemptive relief petitions may provide some clues.
April 04, 2017
DOL Releases Its Delay of Fiduciary RuleDOL issues final rule to delay compliance date by 60 days; asks for comments on Trump memorandum.
April 04, 2017
DOJ Says DOL Fiduciary Rule Delay Coming WednesdayIn court filing, DOJ says OMB review of Labors draft fiduciary rule is "nearly complete."