GLG News by Former C-level Executives in the Legal, Economic & Regulatory Affairs Councils in Member Programs

The U.S. is becoming increasingly protectionist just as the Europeans, previously known for their protectionism, are opening their markets to trade with developing and emerging countries in Asia, Africa, and other regions. This could spark a long-term decline in U.S. prosperity and reduce the ability...

Payday lenders complete first steps needed to begin referendum. Payday lending group hires prominent spokeswoman.

Early success of PA slots.  Increased competition from WV table games.

There is a strong likelihood that skill game operators will continue to be successful in the legal process.  The real battle will turn soon from a legal battle to a political one. Attorney General does not have clear legal authority to pursue this issue in court.

Gaming company with Ohio ties sold at huge premium. Ohio politicians continue to ignore economic realities of gaming. When will economic benefits of gaming outweigh political risks for Ohio politicians?

Governor threatens veto on Ohio Senate passed horse track replay bill. Ohio Speaker abandons hope of passage of horse track replay bill. Skill game cash payouts could be banned under Governor proposal. Ohio lobbyists, legislators, media, and interested parties are in shock as Ohio Governor Strickland...

Right Angle Blog this morning links to an excellent PD article on how Ohio's turnpike is seriously behind the times.  The article discusses how turnpike bureaucrats have resisted implementation of an EZpass system like most states have.  The article just touches the surface of Ohio's seriously...

Into the vacuum of positive operations news about Krispy Kreme comes this rare bit about a new product.Why does it get any attention at all?  Is this the harbinger of an operations turn around?What are the reasons behind the scarcity of news about a turn around?

  Companies Providing Electronically-Printed Receipts To Customers May Face Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars In Liability For Violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act Today, an astronomical number of people use credit cards or debit cards for everyday purchases. For many of those purchases,...

Wendy's purchase price for the chain was its undoing, as much as anything else.  Beyond exuberance.  Competition from above, below, and challenged operations further added to the debacle.