Preemption and “Visitorial” Powers: The Cuomo Case
Bulletin on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that state attorneys general are not "preempted" by federal law from subpoenaing records of national banks in the course of investigations related to state law enforcement matters.

Human Resources Bulletin: Supreme Court Rules In Favor of White Firefighters in Closely Watched Reverse Discrimination Case
Bulletin on Ricci v. DeStefano, the June 29, 2009 U.S. Supreme Court decision finding impermissible reverse discrimination against white firefighters.

U.S. Supreme Court to Weigh in on the Future of Businesss Method and Software Patents
The U.S. Supreme Court has accepted certeriori to review the "machine or transformation test" recently established by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals decision in In re Bilski.

Basics of Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds and Recovery Zone Facility Bonds
Bulletin on state and political subdivision Recovery Zone Bonds created through the Recovery Act.

NAIC Exposure Draft: Corporate Governance Guidance for Principles-Based Reserves
Bulletin on the draft revised Corporate Governance Requirements for Principles-Based Reserves released by a working group of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Finalizes Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Rules
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has issued revised rules governing Ohio’s alternative energy portfolio standard created in Senate Bill 221.