Topic
Transparency
804 published works
Technology and AI
MiFID II implementation roundtable minutes (17 July 2015)
There has been published the minutes of a MiFID II implementation roundtable held at the FCA on 17 July 2015. Among the points raised in the minutes: implementation concerns raised…
Texas Bar Blog
‘Founding Father’ of Texas Open Records Act receives FOI award
By Amy Starnes
Former State Sen. Don Adams, who has for decades pushed for transparency in government, will receive the 2015 James Madison Award presented by the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas.…
Banking, Finance and Securities
Bank of Italy updates provisions on “transparency” of banking services
On 15 July 2015, the Bank of Italy approved certain changes to its July 2009 Resolution, “Transparency of banking and financial transactions and services - correctness of relationships among intermediaries…
CommLaw Monitor
Comment Dates Announced for Small Business Exemption to the Enhanced Transparency Rule
By Kelley Drye
On July 6, 2015, a summary of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Small Business Exemption to the Open Internet Order’s Enhanced Transparency Rule was published in the Federal Register. The…
Global Media and Communications Watch
Part 2 – French Digital Council Releases Its “Digital Ambition” Report
By Pauline Faron, Christine Gateau
In the second part of the French Digital Ambition Report (the "Report"), entitled "towards a new concept of public action: openness, innovation, participation", the French Digital Council highlights the need…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
Transparency Is Good For Estate Planning
Planning for death can be stressful and emotionally charged, which is why people often do not like to discuss this subject. It is important to overcome these difficulties and be…
Death Care Compliance Law
Transparency:The Curious Case of the Missouri Funeral Trust
By Bill Stalter
In his final report to the court, the Wisconsin Master Trust receiver proposed a new trust agreement that is intended to provide “transparency, accountability, oversight and prudence”. Similarly, the California…
Capital Thinking
House Commerce Subcommittee Approves Seven FCC Transparency Bills
Legislative Activity Seven FCC Transparency Bills Approved by House Commerce Subcommittee On May 20, the House Energy & Commerce Committee’s (House Commerce Committee’s) Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (Communications Subcommittee)…
Health Industry Washington Watch
21st Century Cures Bill Includes Proposal to Broaden Sunshine Act Exclusions Related to Education
By Katie Pawlitz, Jeremy Alexander
As we reported last week, on May 21, 2015, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved H.R. 6, the “21st Century Cures Act,” by a bipartisan, unanimous 51-0 vote. This…
Legal Profession Blog
Moving Towards Transparency?
I can now begin the process of stepping down from my soap box.The District of Columbia Board on Professional Responsibility has, for the first time ever, made available on line…