Transportation Inspector General Releases Secretary’s Travel Review

The extensive flight use complied with government regulations. The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Office of Inspector General, the department’s internal accountability office, concluded that Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s use…

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New Company Merger Guidelines Released By DOJ and FTC

White House economist says antitrust guidance is important to ensure competition and lower consumer costs. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly released…

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Federal Agencies Face the End of Traditional Telephone Lines

FCC okays exchange carriers shutting down aging infrastructure. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), in August of this year, approved the retirement of outdated copper telephone service lines by…

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SEC Committee Discusses Proposed Regulation of Financial AI

Opinions differ regarding the purpose of regulation. An advisory committee for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently met to review the agency’s latest draft for a policy…

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Federal Court Rules in Favor of Military Spouse in Licensing Case

The decision upholds the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. A federal court in Texas ruled that state education officials violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act by failing to…

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FCC Chair Proposes Policy to Support Local Journalism

Local radio and television stations would be given priority in the license renewal process. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Roseworcel released a notice of proposed rulemaking this…

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Labor Department Orders Backpay from Plaza Azteca

The owner of more than 40 locations in the Mexican restaurant chain paid workers less than minimum wage. The Department of Labor found that more than 40 Plaza…

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Federal Judge Blocks ATF Regulation on Pistol Braces

The decision deems the ATF rule unlawful, protecting millions of gun owners from immediate criminalization. Federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk blocked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…

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Digital Trade Discussions Suspended Ahead of Indo-Pacific Meeting

U.S. Trade Representative Tai makes room for more permanent Congressional action. President Biden’s administration suspended digital trade negotiations that would have taken place at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework…

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Advocacy Groups Urge DOJ to Rescind “Safe Harbor” Merger Policy

The policy offers protection from prosecution to companies that self-report misconduct. Attorney General Merrick Garland received a letter this week from 14 nonprofits and lobbying groups. They urge…

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