Chair Khan says that the agreements keep wages low and suppress new ideas. The Federal Trade Commission recently announced a final rule that bans noncompetes nationwide. The commission…
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USDA Agency Updates Product Threshold for Salmonella Contamination
The measure is intended to prevent illness and support food safety in the poultry supply chain. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)…
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Commerce Department Announces Upcoming National Child Care Summit
Secretary Raimondo says child care is an economic issue. Secretary Gina Raimondo announced that the Commerce Department will co-host the first-ever National Child Care Innovation Summit later this…
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First Cargo Ship Passes Through Temporary Baltimore Channel
Vessels trapped in the harbor due to bridge wreckage will leave through the 35-foot-deep channel. The first of five vessels that have been trapped in the Baltimore harbor…
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USPTO Issues Guidance on AI Use for Applications
The office hopes to permit “good faith” AI use while curbing legal and ethical risks. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) posted a notice this month that…
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Labor Department Launches Initiative to Support Women in Apprenticeships
The grants seek to close gender gaps in skill trades and emerging industries. The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced a $6 million funding opportunity to promote women’s…
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USPTO Director Concerned Over Chinese Intellectual Property Infringements
She calls on China to enforce copyright infringement laws. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Director Kathi Vidal said this week that she remains concerned by the continual intellectual…
Read MoreFMCSA Extends Emergency Declaration for Key Bridge
The agency offers hours-of-service waivers to commercial drivers impacted by reroutes. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMSCA) extended its emergency declaration for operations around Baltimore’s collapsed Francis…
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FTC Reports Increase in E-Cigarette Advertising and Sales
Flavored disposable devices comprise 71 percent of sales. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its third report on nationwide e-cigarette sales and advertising, which showed an increase in…
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Commerce Department Reaches Preliminary Agreement with Intel
CHIPS funding would support Intel manufacturing in four states. The Commerce Department announced that it has reached a preliminary agreement with Intel Corporation, offering the company $8.5 billion…
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