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UM School of Law Professor Bullard Testifies in Congress, Quoted in National Media

Photo by Robert Jordan/Ole Miss Communications
Photo by Robert Jordan/Ole Miss Communications

Professor Mercer Bullard testified Wednesday, May 13 before the House Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.

Mercer E. Bullard, associate professor of law and Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association distinguished lecturer
Mercer E. Bullard, associate professor of law and Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association distinguished lecturer

He spoke on various bills relating to the securities industry. He spoke at length on crowdfunding helping sustain failing businesses and how businesses could then soon use crowdfunding platforms to sell stock. He asks at what cost this new development could be towards businesses overall. NPR quotes Bullard on this discussion..

Bullard was also quoted in a MarketWatch article on market structure and investor protection issues.


Article and photo of Professor Mercer Bullard courtesy of University of Mississippi School of Law, additional reporting by Callie Daniels