Loren C. Steffy's Blog, page 29
December 3, 2012
What independence? Pump prices rise with production
We're likely to see average prices for gasoline continue to creep up over time, regardless of how much oil is pumped out of the ground in North Dakota and South Texas.
Suspension sends a powerful message to BP
Rarely, if ever, has the government come down so harshly on such a large company.
November 30, 2012
10-minute phone call may decide BP rig workers’ fate
Whether the men acted alone or consulted with their bosses may prove to be a deciding factor between guilt or innocence.
November 28, 2012
In suspending BP, EPA does what drilling regulators would not
The decision sends a strong message to BP -- as well as other companies operating in the Gulf -- about the importance of process safety.
What does it take to get booted from the Gulf?
The Black Elk Energy accident shows the post-Deepwater Horizon safety culture in the Gulf is looking disturbingly similar to the pre-Deepwater Horizon safety culture in the Gulf.
November 27, 2012
Will lawmakers finally rein in payday lenders?
State laws now allow for the collection of accurate data on payday lending. Now that we know the scope of the problem, it's time for the Legislature to do something about it.
November 26, 2012
Schapiro’s mixed legacy at the SEC
Far from being remembered as a reformer or a get-tough regulator, Shapiro may be remembered for missed opportunities.
Shapiro’s mixed legacy at the SEC
Far from being remembered as a reformer or a get-tough regulator, Shapiro may be remembered for missed opportunities.
HP, Dell fight to stay relevant
The gap between the once-pioneering companies and what is now the technology industry grows ever greater.
Lawsuit targets Stanford’s little helpers: the lawyers
How could a bankrupt former gym owner create a fraud that spanned more than 100 countries and swindled $7.2 billion from about 30,000 investors?
