Congress Likely to Focus its Oversight Spotlight on the Private Sector

In a recent article in Entrepreneur, Sheppard Mullin partner Jonathan Meyer, a former Senate counsel to Vice President Biden and Deputy General Counsel at the Department of Homeland Security, points out that Congressional oversight of companies is likely to increase in the next two years, and discusses some of the hottest topics it is likely to focus on.“ These include healthcare, financial reform and tax avoidance, cybersecurity and product safety, among others.” Companies should keep an eye on Capitol Hill, and be ready for what might come their way. Companies in the Crosshairs? What the Election Results Mean for Congressional Oversight of Corporate America