Law and regulation

The campaign finance board cited the straw-voter scandal that emerged during his 2013 run.

A new case will be brought against Silver, says the acting U.S. attorney.

President Trump will nominate Randal Quarles as the Federal Reserve's vice chairman of supervision, the top bank regulatory post at the central bank, according to an announcement by the White House late Monday.

The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act passed the House Thursday in a largely party line 228-195 vote.

Seven people, including two former Puerto Rico government officials, were indicted Wednesday in two related corruption cases affecting more than $10 million.

An audit of a California charter school operator raises questions about its use of bond funds.

Butler Snow LLP has hired former U.S. Sen. David Vitter to work in the firm’s New Orleans’ office.

Bond Dealers of America and the National Association of Bond Lawyers make regulatory recommendations to the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service.

South Carolina-based Pope Flynn added a procurement practice and two new attorneys in Charleston.

An ABA group warns tax regulators the proposed political subdivision rules could hurt many existing bond issuers.

Maine's governor and treasurer reached an accord to enable a June transaction to proceed.

NABL issues revised issue price certificates to help market participants comply with new rules that take effect next month.

Senators urge tax regulators to clarify tax requirements for tax-exempt bonds used to refinance student loans, saying this will help reduce soaring student loan debt.

Congress has passed the $1T-plus omnibus spending bill, which President Trump must sign by midnight Friday.

The next municipal securities rules to be released from the IRS will be those on the public approval process for private activity bonds and they will be more flexible than previously proposed rules.

A potential New York state constitutional convention could set the stage for debates about municipal bonding authority.

Mayor says Chicago Public Schools will remain open despite court defeat.

The FBI raided offices of a major contractor on Texas border projects and shut down city and county offices in Laredo.

Some market participants think issue price rules should be reviewed for complexity, burdens, and costs

Treasury and the IRS are asking which municipal bond projects should be on their next priority guidance plan