Regulatory scrutiny of accreditation and university governance intensified this week on two continents. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission told the Texas Supreme Court that the American Bar Association’s role in law-school accreditation looks like a monopoly and urged reconsideration of ABA control, citing costly standards and potential barriers to producing lawyers. The action follows broader federal pushes to limit accreditor influence. In the U.K., England’s Office for Students opened an inquiry into the University of Greater Manchester (formerly University of Bolton) amid allegations of financial irregularities and suspended senior staff, seeking to determine if governance and management met public-interest standards. The twin developments underscore growing pressure from policymakers and regulators to tighten oversight of higher-education quality and financial probity. Key actors: FTC, Texas Supreme Court, ABA, Office for Students, University of Greater Manchester.