Revolving door between SEC, law firms spins at dizzying speed

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Reform reading: Whistling to the SEC

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"… he agency’s investigation of the $8 billion Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Allen Stanford. After leaving the SEC, Barasch repeatedly attempted to represent Stanford …"

Brokerage regulator’s portfolio, practices remain secret

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Watchdog groups have long called for more oversight of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a quasi-governmental, self-regul

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Bailed-out banks, Freddie Mac, AIG gave $6 million to 2008 conventions

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Reform reading: Hedge, private equity funds now subject to SEC regulation

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"… rongdoing in high-profile cases such as those involving Bernard Madoff and Allen Stanford.FINRA, which is funded by the same entities it regulates, has about $1.4 b …"

Reform reading: SEIU, ProPublica, Columbia Law School

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Taxpayers foot bill for oil and gas well cleanup on federal land

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"… attention away from his report criticizing the agency’s investigation of Allen Stanford’s alleged $7 billion Ponzi scheme. That report came out the same day."It …"