The ban on mandatory arbitration is overridden by Federal Arbitration Act. The Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco recently blocked California’s law banning mandatory arbitration, saying that…
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Congressional Leaders Call for Hyundai Child Labor Penalties
33 legislators send a letter to Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Federal legislators recently sent a letter to Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, asking his department to impose…
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USDA Updates “Organic” Label Regulations
This marks the largest update to food labels since the legislation was introduced in 1990. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated its regulations for foods labeled as “organic”…
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Business Groups Sue EPA for New “Ephemeral Streams” Ruling
The EPA’s effort to find middle ground on regulations is drawing criticism. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) are leading a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
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FDA Prepares Review for CBD Regulation
The review seeks answers regarding long-term use and effects on pregnancy. Agency officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced that they are beginning the process…
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EPA Proposes New Home Appliance Rules
Concerns are expressed over hydrofluorocarbons. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed rules that would restrict the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in refrigerators, air…
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Treasury Secretary Promotes Cryptocurrency Regulation
She expresses skepticism about the digital asset industry. The collapse of a cryptocurrency exchange known as FTX has been called a “Lehman moment” by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.…
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EPA Reports Increase in Clean Water Act Compliance
Agency announces progress in reaching goals. The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that compliance with the Clean Water Act has risen, with violations since 2018 reducing by half.…
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Group of Senators Send Inquiry to SEC
Concerns expressed regarding high employee turnover. Twelve U.S. Senators recently sent a letter to the chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler, inquiring into the…
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Permanent Injunctions Sought Against E-Cigarette Manufacturers
DOJ and FDA pursue violations of an act regarding premarket applications. The Department of Justice has filed a claim on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),…
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