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FOIA Requests Yield Insights into Agency Discussions on Merits of iPads

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These documents via governmentattic.org:

US and EU Antitrust Agencies Issue Revised Best Practices for Coordinating Merger Reviews

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News release: “The Federal Trade Commission, Department of Justice, and the European Commission today issued an updated set of “best practices” that they use to coordinate their merger reviews. The agencies also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the United States-European Union bilateral antitrust agreement…The agencies reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation and coordination in order to… Continue Reading

How Tablets, Smartphones and Connected Devices are Changing U.S. Digital Media Consumption Habits

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Digital Omnivores: How Tablets, Smartphones and Connected Devices are Changing U.S. Digital Media Consumption Habits, comScore, October 2011. “Today’s digital media environment is rapidly evolving, driven by the proliferation of devices people use to consume content both at home, at work and on the go. Not too long ago, consumers depended solely on their desktop… Continue Reading

SEC: views regarding disclosure obligations relating to cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents

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This guidance provides the Division of Corporation Finance’s views regarding disclosure obligations relating to cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents, October 13, 2011 “For a number of years, registrants have migrated toward increasing dependence on digital technologies to conduct their operations. As this dependence has increased, the risks to registrants associated with cybersecurity1 have also increased,… Continue Reading

Markey to Amazon: Don’t Hold a Kindle Fire Sale on Privacy

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News release: “Concerned that the pairing of the new Kindle Fire tablet with its must-use Silk browser means Amazon could track each Web click of Kindle Fire users Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) [October 14, 2011] sent a letter to Amazon’s CEO asking for responses to questions about tablets users’ privacy and security…In May 2011,… Continue Reading

CDC reports uneven declines in coronary heart disease by state and race/ethnicity

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“The number of Americans who report they have coronary heart disease – which includes heart attack and angina (chest pain) – continues to decline but rates vary widely from state to state and by race and ethnicity, according to a new report, Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease — United States, 2006–2010, published October 14, 2011… Continue Reading

Eurozone Governments and the Financial Markets: A Troubled Marriage

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Eurozone Governments and the Financial Markets: A Troubled Marriage, by Douglas J. Elliott, The Brookings Institution, October 12, 2011 “Financial markets and the governments of advanced economies around the world are inextricably tied together in an unbreakable marriage. The two sides need each other. Governments borrow huge sums of money and, for its part, the… Continue Reading

Basel III: New strains and old debates – challenges for supervisors, risk managers and auditors

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Basel III: New strains and old debates – challenges for supervisors, risk managers and auditors. Speech by Mr Jaime Caruana, General Manager of the BIS, at the Bank of Portugal conference, Lisbon, 14 October 2011. “Full, timely and global implementation of Basel III and other reforms is essential for strengthening the financial system. Responsibility for… Continue Reading

Trends in High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 1972–2009

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National Center for Education Statistics, Trends in High School Dropout and Completion Rates in the United States: 1972–2009, Compendium Report, October 2011. “This report updates a series of NCES reports on high school dropout and completion rates that began in 1988. The report includes national and regional population estimates for the percentage of students who… Continue Reading

Resource for tracking law firm mergers, acquisitions and related commentary

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“Altman Weil MergerLine™ tracking law firm mergers and acquisitions as they are reported by the press. MergerLine compiles news of mergers and acquisitions of all sizes. Our focus is U.S. firms, but we will report on significant combinations wherever they occur. Lawyer headcounts are derived from published league tables, directories and law firm websites.” Continue Reading