As the digital economy redefines traditional notions of the employer/employee relationship, and policy makers develop new methods of managing the labor landscape, regulators and enforcement officials are facing a myriad of challenges to vigilant and responsible oversight. It’s imperative that enforcement and oversight decisions are approached with a foundational understanding of the underlying economic principles … Continue reading “AGEP Workshop on the Economics of Labor Markets and Employment Law”

Brian Johnson, Deputy Director, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Congress established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to serve as a national watchdog that protects consumers in the financial marketplace. Congress gave the CFPB significant independence and a sweeping range of administrative and civil authorities to promulgate and … Continue reading “Meet the Policymakers Forum with Brian Johnson”