Larry Elkin discusses the rights of NCAA players and other athletes in light of laws designed to protect the rights of young entertainers.
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Singing An Investment Adviser’s Praises
Is your investment adviser the best ever? The adviser may be able to quote you, if the SEC proceeds with a rules change.
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The Regularity Of Irregular Diplomacy
U.S. presidents regularly employ special envoys and other “irregular” diplomatic messengers whenever and wherever it suits them.
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A Small Privacy Victory At The Border
Border agents can demand access to your entire digital life, but at least one court now requires “reasonable suspicion” first.
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Off-Screen Drama At The Movies
The movie business has obviously changed since 1948 – but it is not obvious that longstanding rules should be tossed aside.
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Will Negative Rates Finally Kill Pensions?
Traditional pensions have been vanishing for decades; the prospect of negative interest rates could be the final blow.
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A ‘Fishy’ Solution To Ocean Pollution
A prestigious science prize goes to a plastic-replacing translucent film derived from marine waste, mainly fish slime.
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Medical Price Transparency
Malarkey alert: Providers and insurers object to rules demanding more price transparency, saying they would hurt consumers.
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What Would President Warren Mean For Wall Street?
Investors probably would not welcome a Warren victory, but history shows stocks often shake off presidential election results.
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A Creative Way To Make A Difference On #GivingTuesday
Some retirement plan holders can observe #GivingTuesday with a tax strategy that does more good at less cost.
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