If prosecutors faced sanctions for bringing unfounded and silly cases, fewer would be brought.
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A Senseless Fraud Prosecution Victimized Doctor And Patients
Luxury Bus Travel No Longer An Oxymoron
The phrase “luxury bus travel” used to merit the same snickers as “jumbo shrimp,” but not anymore.
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Selling Unlimited Service, Within Limits
AT&T limits the data service it provides to customers on “unlimited” data plans. The FTC has a problem with this.
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Shomari Hearn in MainStreet
Shomari Hearn warns Americans living abroad not to give up their citizenship simply to avoid additional tax reporting.
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A Fire Drill For Bond Funds
The SEC is concerned about bond funds in the event of a financial conflagration. The solution isn’t to run the sprinklers 24/7.
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Currying Favor With The ‘People’s Lawyers’
Do we need a Domestic Corrupt Practices Act to keep state attorneys general from soaking up corporate largesse?
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Andrew Ross Sorkin’s ‘Ick’ Moment
When the reader’s reaction to a gossipy business news column is “ick,” does anything more need to be said?
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Planning A Dignified Death
Oregon’s assisted suicide law is a model of compassionate legislation, and a sick young woman’s gentle exit demonstrates why.
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Paul Jacobs in CBS MoneyWatch
Paul Jacobs explains why there are some income tax deductions you should hope you never qualify to take.
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A Lame Duck And A Big Giveaway
Taxpayers gave away nearly $400 billion before the last lame duck expired. There is no cause for such generosity this time.
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