U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Urges SEC Caution on Climate Disclosure
Risk & Compliance

Chamber Urges SEC Caution on Climate Disclosure

Stepping up enforcement efforts through the new climate and ESG task force should not take precedence over rulemaking, the Chamber says.
By Matthew Heller | March 16, 2021
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Tech Groups Sue Maryland Over Online Ad Tax
Tax

Tech Groups Sue Maryland Over Online Ad Tax

The tax on the revenue from digital advertising services provided in Maryland is an "extraordinarily severe form of exaction," the suit says.
By Matthew Heller | February 19, 2021
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Businesses Need Swift, Aggressive Action: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Corporate Finance

Businesses Need Swift, Aggressive Action: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Congress, President must act quickly to combat the economic disruption of the COVID-19 outbreak, says the business group.
By Vincent Ryan | March 16, 2020
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Litigation Funder Strikes Back at Chamber of Commerce
Risk & Compliance

Litigation Funder Strikes Back at Chamber of Commerce

The CEO of a litigation finance firm decries the chamber's stance, which he says is unfair to small and midsize companies with limited financial resources.
By Ralph Sutton | April 9, 2019
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White House Shelves Obama’s Equal Pay Rule
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White House Shelves Obama’s Equal Pay Rule

The move to block additional wage data reporting requirements is "an all-out attack on equal pay," a women's rights advocate says.
By Matthew Heller | August 30, 2017
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Chamber Urges SEC to Nix Auditor Disclosure Rule
Regulation

Chamber Urges SEC to Nix Auditor Disclosure Rule

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s proposal would spawn confusion and liability, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
By David Katz | August 16, 2017
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A Vote of Confidence for the PCAOB?
Regulation

A Vote of Confidence for the PCAOB?

SEC Chairman Jay Clayton praises James Doty’s decision to stay on while the PCAOB starts to fill four vacant posts.
By David Katz | August 14, 2017
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Banks, Companies Partner on Cyber-Ratings Principles
Technology

Banks, Companies Partner on Cyber-Ratings Principles

An industrywide, common approach would increase confidence in the ratings, they say.
By William Sprouse | June 21, 2017
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OSHA Delays Workplace Injury Reporting Rule
Risk & Compliance

OSHA Delays Workplace Injury Reporting Rule

The new Labor Secretary is "weighing in on the side of big corporate lobbyists and not on the side of workers in dangerous industries," a critic says.
By Matthew Heller | May 19, 2017
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Congress Revives Ex-Im Bank for 4 Years
Strategy

Congress Revives Ex-Im Bank for 4 Years

The Senate's vote to renew the bank's charter ends a battle over its future that pitted GOP conservatives against business groups.
By Matthew Heller | December 4, 2015
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Chamber Urges Reform of SEC In-House Trials
Risk & Compliance

Chamber Urges Reform of SEC In-House Trials

Business group is seeking stronger due-process protections for defendants, but SEC says proposed reforms would weaken enforcement.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | July 15, 2015
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Business-Backed Cyber Bill Getting Down to the Wire
Technology

Business-Backed Cyber Bill Getting Down to the Wire

The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) would give companies legal liability protections when they share cyber threat data with the government.
By Matthew Heller | April 6, 2015
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Companies Lag on “Conflict Minerals” Reporting
Supply Chain

Companies Lag on “Conflict Minerals” Reporting

The National Association of Manufacturers contends that compliance with the new NAIC rule will cost manufacturers $9 billion to $16 billion.
By David Katz | July 19, 2013
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