Law and regulation

A ruling in the Corner Post case that makes it easier to sue over government regulations will cause 'chaos,' says one expert.

The justices heard two appeals that could constrain environmental, consumer-protection and financial regulators.

The 'beneficial ownership' disclosure requirements are a challenge for both small businesses and accountants.

While depositors will be made whole under an extraordinary move by regulators, a fire sale of the entire bank and advisors fleeing to competitors create new challenges.

That makes the trusted role of the profession even more important than ever, according to the AICPA's Barry Melancon.

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule to clarify the standard for determining whether a worker should be considered an employee or an independent contractor.

Deloitte has opened a legal business services practice in the U.S., expanding a line of business it has offered abroad.

Organizations need to get serious about following government rules from the very beginning.

Making the change would produce an estimated $338 billion in savings over 10 years that would help legislators meet fiscal targets.

The UHNW world is jolted by unwanted offshore disclosures and prominent executives are finding themselves in an uncomfortable spotlight.