Legal, Economic & Regulatory Affairs News by GLG Council Members

The Rising Tide of Protectionism worldwide

November 6, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:EU requests WTO panel on Chinese export restrictions on raw materials | trade.ec.europa.eu

Both EU and China have to contend with domestic imperatives at a time when the world economy is still not yet out of the doldrums.

New FINRA Rule 2210-Simplification Whose Time Has Come

November 4, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:FINRA Requests Comments on Proposed New Rules Governing Communications with the Public | www.finra.org

The proposed amendments to the advertising rules attempt to clarify the various categories of communications that have emerged over the years, codify the myriad interpretations to the rules and require greater disclosure for financial products that the rules did not previously address. All in all, Regulatory Notice 09-55 represents a significant step in the right direction, in this writer's opini...

Martin AlpertVice President, Environmental ClaimsHINZ CLAIM MANAGEMENT INC

Healthcare Reform: Pay if you lose Litigation

November 4, 2009

Analysis of:Chambliss, Graham propose lawsuit reform as part of health care overhaul | www.ajc.com

Are frivolous lawsuits the main driver in skyrocketing healthcare costs?

State of the Private Equity sector in India

November 2, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:India may lead global private equity recovery: KPMG | economictimes.indiatimes.com

India will continue to offer attractive investment opportunities to institutional investors in the coming months, however, certain sectors will fare much better than others. Private Placement Advisors will continue to play a vital role in capital raising in emerging markets such as India

Matthew MurphyManaging DirectorMMLC Group

The Regulation of Online Games in China

October 30, 2009

Analysis of:The Regulation of Online Games in China | www.mmlcgroup.com

The online games industry in China is becoming incredibly profitable, with millions of regular users and an endless thirst for new games and technology. This article looks at the regulations and departments in China that are claiming authority to regulate this space. As expected there is considerable room for improvement, however the regulatory environment is beginning to take shape.

Harmful Biofuels?

October 29, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Biofuels do harm, aren't they? | pellets-wood.com

Biofuel is frequently billed as the temporary panacea for reducing dependence on fossil fuels. However, there is substantial evidence that production of biofuels using traditional ethanol (corn based) causes substantial environmental harm and contributes to higher food costs.

Understanding the New Ostpolitik

October 27, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:The new Ostpolitik | www.ft.com

Germany's Ostpolitik with Russia is rooted in economics as much as in politics. German business sees Russia as a vast field for new exports while it also depends on Russian gas. Politically Germany sees no Russian threat in the East and believes that it promotes Russia's integration into Europe. German leaders believe that Russia depends as much on Germany and Europe as Europe depends on Russia....

Too Few Questions About Public Option Are Being Asked

October 27, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Snowe Rejects Public Option as Senate Democrats Weigh Measure | www.bloomberg.com

There is a nice, warm glow about a "public option" in health care, but what is it? What benefits will it have? How much will it pay providers? Who will actually run it? What is the evidence that any of the goals set for a public plan can actually be met? These and other questions need answers before Congress should be asked to vote on a "public" option. The bottom line is that currently health insurance...

Smarter Trash: How Incentive Programs Can Motivate Participation in Recycling

October 25, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Michigan Households Get RFID-enabled Rewards for Recycling | www.rfidjournal.com

Want to increase recycling and decrease the amount of trash reaching our landfills? Innovative companies are incentivizing recycling through the use of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology to track and reward - individual recycling efforts. 

The Most Important Chain of Custody: Improving Evidence Tracking with RFID

October 25, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:FileTrail Awarded GSA Contract for RFID File Tracking Systems | www.rfidnews.org

Today, criminal justice has entered a new era – with juries and the public demanding the preciseness that they see every night on TV shows such as those in the “CSI” franchise. This presents vast opportunities for improving often-antiquated – and imprecise – evidence handling practices in law enforcement agencies – and for companies seeking to use RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) for auto-enabling...

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