The law would return policy interpretation authority to federal agencies. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts was joined by 10 colleagues in introducing a bill to undo the Supreme…
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FTC Takes Action Against Unfair Franchisor Practices to Protect Small Business Owners
New policies and guidance address illegal contract clauses and undisclosed fees to ensure transparency and fairness in the franchise industry. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated actions…
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FTC Takes Action Against Vroom
Court order proposes the online car dealer pay more than $1 million to reimburse customers. The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against the online car dealer, Vroom,…
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FTC Seeks to End Student Loan Debt Relief Scam
A federal court freezes assets in the agency’s first case under the Impersonation Rule. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against a student loan debt relief…
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Commerce Secretary Speaks at Inaugural Childcare Summit
Attendees from over 40 states explore solutions through panels and exhibitions. The Department of Commerce hosted the first-ever National Childcare Innovation Summit last week, bringing together hundreds of…
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Supreme Court Limits Federal Regulatory Power Overturning Chevron Deference
The 40-year-old precedent had allowed federal agencies to interpret vague Congressional laws. The Supreme Court decided that federal agencies do not have carte blanche to impose environmental, health,…
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Transportation Department Opens Airline Applications for New Daily DC Routes
Five additional daily flights are planned at Reagan National beginning in mid-July. The Department of Transportation (DOT) opened applications for five new daily flights at Reagan National Airport…
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Automaker Group Requests Changes to Federal Emergency Brake Requirements
They state that the automatic emergency brake requirement is “practically impossible with available technology.“ A business group representing America’s largest automakers has written to petition the transportation committee…
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Education Department Releases Civil Rights Guides for Cancer Patients
The information added applies to students experiencing sickle cell disease and epilepsy. This month, the Department of Education released three new civil rights resources: one for students with…
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Commerce Department Announces Climate Adaptation Plan
20 federal agencies join the department in adding to the National Climate Resilience Framework. The Department of Commerce recently released its updated Climate Adaptation Plan, joining over 20…
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