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Editors

Harry Cassin
Publisher and Editor

Andy Spalding
Senior Editor

Jessica Tillipman
Senior Editor

Bill Steinman
Senior Editor

Richard L. Cassin
Editor at Large

Elizabeth K. Spahn
Editor Emeritus

Cody Worthington
Contributing Editor

Julie DiMauro
Contributing Editor

Thomas Fox
Contributing Editor

Marc Alain Bohn
Contributing Editor

Bill Waite
Contributing Editor

Shruti J. Shah
Contributing Editor

Russell A. Stamets
Contributing Editor

Richard Bistrong
Contributing Editor

Eric Carlson
Contributing Editor

Conflict mineral rules are working

Image courtesy of EnoughAccording to a recent report by the anti-genocide group Enough, the combination of s.1502 of the Dodd-Frank Act, related international mineral reforms and the protection of brand reputations has resulted in a dramatic reduction in the financing of armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the demilitarization of mines and renewed confidence in Congolese mining investment.… Continue Reading

Ex-COSCO boss facing graft charges

Xu Minjie, the former deputy general manager of China’s state-owned shipping giant China Ocean Shipping Group Co. (COSCO), has been expelled from the communist party while awaiting corruption charges, in a sign that China’s anti-graft campaign has spread into the shipping industry.… Continue Reading

Mistrial declared for Malcolm Smith

Malcolm A. Smith, courtesy of CBS News via YouTubeA judge declared a mistrial in the U.S. government’s bribery case against New York State Senator Malcolm A. Smith and another defendant Wednesday.… Continue Reading