Law & Society

The heads of the U.S. agencies that regulate securities and commodities pressed a Senate committee. They are asking the U.S. Congress to boost their budgets as the financial markets and technology continue to grow.

Airbnb Inc. has hired a new General Counsel. This will help respond to the growing legal threats facing the room-rental company as it expands globally.

Uber's transparency report indicated that the company gave information of its users and drivers to law enforcement agencies and regulators in aid of investigations. Users, however, raised concerns over their privacy and security.