The department requires organic chickens to have access to outdoor pastures. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently finalized an update to organic chicken regulations, requiring all organic…
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Labor Department Fines Warehouse for Child Labor Violations
The company had minors working in hazardous conditions according to child labor laws. The Department of Labor has issued a fine against a Kentucky warehouse for violating child…
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Federal Judge Rules in FTC’s Favor in Telemarketing Case
Companies held liable for deceptive practices. A federal judge in Illinois upheld the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) case that began in 2019 against a telemarketing company and its…
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Administration Legally Obligated to Build New Sections of Border Wall
Congress has not repealed nor reallocated previous funding. The Department of Homeland Security announced that President Biden’s administration will build more sections of the border wall through the end…
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USPS Proposes Raising Stamp Prices to 68 Cents
Two-cent price hike to accommodate inflation would occur in January. The United States Postal Service (USPS) has proposed a two-cent price increase for first-class mail stamps, increasing their…
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Labor Department Urging Participation in Survey for AZ Prevailing Wages
The agency seeks input from the state’s heavy and highway construction industries. The U.S. Department of Labor is looking for employers in the heavy and highway construction sectors…
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FTC and DOJ Host Merger Workshops
The first event promotes merger guidelines and the effects on competition. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division recently co-hosted the first of…
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Bill Would Grant Members of Congress Access to Executive Branch Buildings
Congressman Alford stated that there should be nothing to hide. The Congressional Access to Bureaucratic Offices (CABO) Act has been introduced in the House by a group of…
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Appeals Court Grants Stay to Order to Move Rio Grande Barrier Buoys
A district judge had ruled that the 1,000-foot barrier was installed illegally. The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay to District Court Judge David…
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U.S. Senate Confirms Anna Gomez to FCC
The seat has been open for three years. The Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission this week. The previous nominee for the FCC seat, Gigi…
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