Topic
Transparency
804 published works
The Faculty Lounge
The Role Law Schools Could Play in Demanding More Transparency in Police Oversight
I am thankful that individuals assume the responsibility and risks of becoming law enforcement officers. There is no doubt that these people put their lives on the line daily when…
Law Deans on Legal Education Blog
Freedman: Is Law School Transparency a Reliable Source for Information?
From the Faculty Lounge Blog, and a post by Steven Freedman: Is LST a reliable source for information?In his post, Dean Freedman mentions incorrect data posted by LST on law…
Legal Profession Blog
A Follow-Up On Transparency
Last Monday I posted a comment about the lack of transparency in the District of Columbia attorney disciplinary system.Among other things, I noted that the link to information on upcoming…
Health Industry Washington Watch
CMS Open Payments Question & Answer Session (Jan. 15)
On January 15, 2015, CMS is hosting an Open Payments Question & Answer Session, at which the CMS “Open Payments team” will be available to respond to questions about the…
Legal Profession Blog
Transparency For Thee But Not For Me
Back when the District of Columbia was considering a rule revision to permit Bar Counsel to negotiate consent dispositions in cases other than consents to disbarment, the bleating mantra of…
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
Donor Refund Policy?
Although charitable contributions traditionally have been perceived as a contract between the donor and the charity, donors who are displeased with how their funds have been used are asking for…
Insurance
EIOPA consumer trends report
EIOPA has issued its third consumer trends report providing an overview of the insurance and pensions markets in terms of consumer detriment, mainly from the perspective of national supervisory authorities…
The Faculty Lounge
What Would Really Useful Law School Consumer Data Look Like?
The ABA Standard 509 Information Report was a major step forward for law school transparency. (Note - the reports on all ABA-Accredited law schools can be found here) The reports…
Banking, Finance and Securities
Transparency rules for investment products adopted by Council
The Council of the EU has issued a press release stating that it has adopted the PRIIPs KID Regulation. The adoption follows an agreement reached with the European Parliament at…
Administrative and Regulatory
FATF guidance on transparency and beneficial ownership
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an independent inter-governmental body that develops and promotes policies to protect the global financial system against money laundering, terrorist financing and the financing…