A cornerstone of Dodd-Frank regulatory reform is a provision that empowers regulators to designate certain financial institutions as “systemically risky,” subjecting those institutions to additional regulatory framework. In April, a federal judge sided with MetLife, Inc. in challenging its designation. This program discussed the legal challenge and the future of the “systematically important financial institution” … Continue reading “Administrative Law and the FSOC: MetLife’s Challenge of Too Big To Fail Designation”

The 2016 – 2017 Supreme Court term addressed a variety of issues which may have resulted in significant implications for the civil justice arena. The briefing also covered upcoming cases currently on the docket. The informative preview of the term’s issues and cases featured: Robert S. Peck Founder and President, Center for Constitutional Litigation Andrew J. Pincus … Continue reading “Civil Justice Preview of the US Supreme Court’s 2016-2017 Term”