Category Archives: Regulation
No surprise–Texas sues to get rid of CFPB
I think the only state less friendly to consumers is Michigan. At least it’s the only state less friendly to asbestos plaintiffs. SAN ANTONIO – It’s a powerful consumer watchdog agency created by President Obama to keep banks in line after the financial crisis. Now Texas and ten other states are suing to get rid [...]
More on the NHTSA Recall Shenanigans
This what regulatory capture looks like, folks. Between the Obama administration’s fear of being painted as “anti-business” and the self-interest of regulators who want cush jobs at the automakers, this is what we get: In 2008, NHTSA’s defect investigations led to a record 191 recalls, according to agency data. But the same year, the Center [...]
Connecticut may ban smoking in cars with small children
Where is the Herman Cain campaign when you need it? Ok, I don’t think we ever needed it, but…. this is exactly the sort of thing that will get the tea partiers incredibly riled up. After all, if parents don’t have the right to expose their children to harmful carcinogens when their immune systems aren’t [...]
Trial Lawyers Can’t Fix Regulatory Capture
I wish I had the drive and passion for Internet advocacy that Lou Lombardo has. He is the force behind Care For Car Crash Victims, and he is the definition of a tireless advocate. Every fifteen minutes (it seems) I get an e-mail from him regarding auto safety in America. If you are interested in [...]
Maybe those gas-station sandwiches aren’t a good idea
Since I’m from Vegas, I’m sure I’ve eaten one of these. The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Rel's Foods Inc. (Rel's), of Oakland, Calif., seeking to stop the company from manufacturing, producing, and selling adulterated food products. The complaint [...]
