Events

CFTC/FERC Overlap: Redefining Boundaries and Regulatory Objectives in a Changing Landscape

January 29, 2008

9:15 AM - 10:30 AM EST

Regina Y. Speed-Bost
Regina Y. Speed-Bost

Regina Y. Speed-Bost, a partner in Schiff Hardin's Energy Group, will speak at the American Conference Institute's Energy Trading Compliance Conference. Ms. Speed-Bost will speak on a panel addressing "CFTC/FERC Overlap: Redefining Boundaries and Regulatory Objectives in a Changing Landscape."  The forum is scheduled for January 29 and 30 at L'Enfant Plaza Hotel in Washington, D.C.

The panel will examine:

  • How far will FERC's expanding authority extend?
  • New procedures for collecting and obtaining industry information according to MOU
  • How will FERC and CFTC share, handle and report information?
  • Under what circumstances can information be shared?
  • Impact of cooperation and enforcement
  • Steps taken to initiate compliance with the MOU
  • Analysis of Aramanth: Jurisdictional challenges and limitations
  • How does such decision affect future business conduct?

For more information and to register, visit http://www.americanconference.com/regulatory_compliance/FERC.htm.

 
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