He ruled that free speech challenges cannot be brought against constitutionally enacted laws. District Judge Allen Winsor dismissed Walt Disney Co.’s lawsuit against the Florida government, saying the…
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U.S. Labor Department Asks Mexico to Review Call Centers
Under the USMCA, Mexican company workers request assistance from U.S. regarding attempts to unionize. The Department of Labor requested that the government of Mexico review a call center…
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Supreme Court Hears Cases Challenging Federal Agencies’ Authority
The Chevron deference standard is under consideration. The Supreme Court heard arguments this past week on cases questioning the legitimacy of the Chevron deference, which allows government agencies…
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U.S. Forest Service Partners with Private Sector to Expand Reforestation
American Forests is a conservation nonprofit that will collaborate on a 10-year plan. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a partnership with American Forests to help reforest 4…
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Justice Department Issues Indictments Over Fentanyl
Indictments charge Chinese companies and their employees. Attorney General Merrick Garland announced eight indictments charging China-based companies and twelve against Chinese nationals with crimes relating to the production…
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IRS Seeks to Collect Back Taxes from Billionaires
The agency’s initiative is funded under the Inflation Reduction Act. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has launched an initiative to collect hundreds of millions of dollars in back…
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USDA Investment of $12.5M Fuels Tech Innovation in Agriculture
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture director says small businesses play a key role in food and agriculture innovation. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an…
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VA Partners with Stanford for Cancer Center in California
The future research center will serve both veterans and non-veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the beginning plans for a leading-edge cancer care and research center in…
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UPS and Teamsters Reach Tentative Agreement
Negotiations were carried out without the assistance of the president’s administration. The Teamsters Union and United Parcel Service officials announced that a tentative contract agreement has been reached…
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FTC and DOJ Propose Updated Guidelines for Mergers
Would establish a focus on platform and tech companies. The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice proposed updated guidelines for mergers, opening the draft up for…
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