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FERC Rescinds NAV Policy

This week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) issued an order rescinding its Notice of Alleged Violation (“NAV”) Policy. The NAV Policy was put in place by a 2009 order and authorized FERC’s Office of Enforcement Staff (“OE staff”) to … Continue reading

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U.S. Lawmakers Urge DOJ, DEA to Hurry Marijuana Policy Changes

Dozens of bipartisan Congressional leaders signed onto a letter pressing top law enforcement agencies for faster action in approving marijuana cultivation for government research. The Associated Press reports the letter advocated for more analysis of the medicinal properties, benefits and … Continue reading

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Marinaro is new NAELA Federal Policy Co-Chair

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys held its annual meeting in Fort Worth, Texas last week. Lauren S. Marinaro was selected as the incoming Co-Chair of NAELA’s Federal Policy Committee. Marinaro is  President of the New Jersey Chapter of … Continue reading

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“Remain in Mexico” Policy Remains in Effect for Now

“I am afraid to stay in Mexico.” These words came from John Doe, the pseudonym for a Guatemalan migrant seeking asylum in the United States. But when Doe presented himself at the U.S. border and told officials of his fear … Continue reading

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Why Vanguard Outsourced Proxy Policy

@AnnMLipton has a very plausible explanation for Vanguard's decision to outsource proxy voting policy decisions for its externally managed funds to the managers. https://t.co/ZHNX5GXoY8— Professor… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, … Continue reading

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