The president’s administration lifts some controls on Chinese firms ahead of the trip. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is scheduled to travel to Beijing next week. Ahead of her…
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DHS to Begin Next Review of Cloud Computing Cybersecurity
Officials will focus on strengthening the user authentication process. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced that the Cyber Safety Review Board will begin its third review of…
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FTC Proposes Amplifier Rule Amendment
Updates would clarify amplifier power output for accurate consumer comparison. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed amendments to its Amplifier Rule, which is intended to help consumers…
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FTC Takes Action Against Amazon
The complaint cites deceptive Prime enrollment and difficult cancellation policies. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken legal action against Amazon, Inc. for engaging in fraudulent practices related…
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Trade Representative Seeks to Strengthen Asian Economic Cooperation
She met with partners and peers in Tokyo and Manila. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan last week, highlighting her goals of…
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Supreme Court Declines Lawsuit Against Arkansas
Upholds state’s ban on public contractor boycotts against Israel. The Supreme Court declined another lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) this week, which challenged Arkansas’…
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FTC Finds Mastercard Violated Durbin Amendment
Order submitted to stop the company’s block of competing processing networks. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found Mastercard’s online business practices to be a violation of the…
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President Names Acting Chair of FERC
Willie Phillips has track record of public service. This week, President Joe Biden named Willie Phillips as acting chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The first…
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FTC Sues Google, iHeartMedia for Deceptive Ads
Radio personalities endorse Pixel 4 with false testimonials. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently joined several state attorneys general in filing lawsuits against Google LLC and iHeartMedia, Inc.…
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Christmas Tree Prices Higher Due to Inflation
Some regions experiences shortages in supply. While Christmas tree farms have reported a strong harvest, some regions of the U.S. are experiencing a shortage even as others have…
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