Posts Tagged ‘Wall’

Jon Stewart Says the DOJ Should Go After Wall Street Instead of Potheads

Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart explained that the Department of Justice is going after people whose crimes seem minor—especially when you look at them in comparison to what Wall Street executives did to create the financial crisis. To which Stewart asked: "What, none of them bought pot?" Tweet This Post

Wall Street Access to Insiders Under Scrutiny

Washington Post: “Current and former congressional staffers say talking with investors is common, but ethics experts see potential problems, highlighted by the recent federal subpoenas issued in a case involving a Medicare funding decision.” Taegan Goddard’s Political Wire Tweet This Post

Wall Street Access to Insiders Under Scrutiny

Washington Post: “Current and former congressional staffers say talking with investors is common, but ethics experts see potential problems, highlighted by the recent federal subpoenas issued in a case involving a Medicare funding decision.” Taegan Goddard’s Political Wire Tweet This Post

Lawmakers urge SEC to bar forced Wall Street arbitration

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of 37 federal lawmakers urged U.S. securities regulators to prohibit Wall Street brokers from forcing customers to sign away their legal right to sue. "If arbitration offers investors an efficient forum to resolve disputes, as some argue, investors may choose that option – but they should [...]

Lawmakers urge SEC to bar forced Wall Street arbitration

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of 37 federal lawmakers urged U.S. securities regulators to prohibit Wall Street brokers from forcing customers to sign away their legal right to sue. "If arbitration offers investors an efficient forum to resolve disputes, as some argue, investors may choose that option – but they should [...]