The updated rule seeks to streamline the No Surprises Act arbitration system and reduce administrative costs. Federal agencies finalized a rule updating the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process…
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State Department Announces Move to Protect U.S. Fishing Industry
The agency is revoking or restricting the visas of individuals engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or related activities. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that…
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FDA Finalizes Food Safety Post-Market Assessment Program
Agency starts reassessing food additives and seeks new safety information The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a finalized framework for reviewing food chemicals already on the…
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FCC Poised to Modernize Satellite Spectrum-Sharing Rules
A 1990s regulation to be replaced by modern laws that take technological advances into account. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced the modernization of the…
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FTC Seeks Public Input on Food and Grocery Delivery Fee Practices
Agency reviewing whether nationwide rules are needed for food and grocery app pricing practices The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requested public comment on whether new rules are needed…
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FTC Settlement Requires Ticket Platform to Improve Price Transparency
StubHub agrees to pay $10 million and revise fee disclosures following federal complaint. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a $10 million settlement with StubHub over allegations that…
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FTC Officials Testify Before Senate Committee
The chairman highlighted the progress the commission has made in the past year. Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador recently testified before the Senate…
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FCC Proposes Updated Numbering Policies to Prevent Illegal Robocalls
The agency is focused on how scammers are obtaining phone numbers. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the commission will be expanding certification and…
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FTC Launches Healthcare Task Force
The new group will unify competition and consumer protection efforts across agency offices and collaborate with federal partners. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced the formation…
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FCC Seeks Public Feedback on Live Sports Broadcasting
The transition from live sports broadcasting on traditional televisions to streaming platforms is brought into question. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment regarding the transition…
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