Monthly Archives: October 2011

Enforcing Corporate Responsibility when Banks Undertake Questionable Foreign Exchange and Currency Transactions.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

Private whistleblower litigation and litigation by the state officials have been brought against the Bank of New York Mellon in courts throughout the United States including New York, Virginia, California, Florida, and Massachusetts.  Just this week the federal government (U.S. Department of Justice) also … Continue reading →

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Export Subsidies and Undervalued Foreign Currency — New Bill is a Bad Idea.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

The U.S. Senate recently passed the “Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011.” This proposed legislation is very questionable. It purports to give a populist answer to a very complex set of problems. These problems include market access, recognition of intellectual property … Continue reading →

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Chinese Investment & State Economic Development in the U.S. — A Good Idea.

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Stuart Malawer

As a result of the 2008 global financial crisis and the Great Recession, states are confronting fierce fiscal challenges and the job market is weak. In addition, the U.S. economy is not recovering as it has in past economic downturns. … Continue reading →

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