The summer is for trips to the beach, hikes in the mountains and maybe even strolls through a vineyard.

Not so fast. The regulatory and enforcement agencies don't seem to be taking any summer vacation this year, as indicated by a series of important developments that have been in the news. 

This week's Cabinet News and Views takes a look at a number of those news items from U.S. and UK agencies, with some perspectives from our authors. We think their write-ups comprise the mandatory "Summer Reading List" assignment.   

As always, please let us know what you think.

Daniel Meade and Michael Sholem
Co-Editors, Cabinet News and Views