Companies agree to remediate charges of impeding whistleblower communications. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that seven companies have agreed to pay a collective $3 million to…
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Senate Commerce Committee Preserves FCC’s AI Political Ad Disclosure Rule
Legislation was introduced to bar the agency’s tv and radio ad disclosure requirements. The Senate Commerce Committee narrowly voted to uphold a new artificial intelligence (AI) disclosure requirement…
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Dollar General Reaches Settlement with OSHA on Workplace Safety
The retail giant commits to extensive safety reforms and employee training across 19,000 stores nationwide. The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
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FCC Chair Proposes Rule Requiring AI Disclosure in Robocalls
The agency would also require FCC consent to use AI-generated calls. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessice Rosenworcel proposed new rules this week that would require companies using…
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Senate Legislation Introduced to Counter Supreme Court Chevron Ruling
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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