Proposes regulation for communication technology supply chain. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Commerce Department has issued a proposed rule for potential regulations on foreign-made…
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DOJ Implements Rule Protecting Americans from Foreign Data Collection
The move is intended to prevent adversaries, such as Russia and Iran, from purchasing bulk data. The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued its final rule to prevent…
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Justice Department Sues CVS Over Prescription Metric Boosting
The department claims the practice contributed to the rise in opioid-related deaths. The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued CVS Health last week, alleging that the company knowingly filled…
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OSHA Announces Hazardous Working Conditions Settlement with Amazon
The company will provide ergonomic support to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Amazon settled allegations of hazardous working conditions with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) this month, agreeing…
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Interior Secretary Proposes Temporary Protections for New Mexico Watershed
She files to withdraw land from new mining leases for 20 years. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has initiated the formal process to withdraw the Upper Pecos…
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FTC Reports Decrease in Robocalls
The agency highlights progress in addressing telemarketing scams. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2024 shows a reduction…
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FTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Misled by Credit Karma’s False “Pre-Approval” Claims
Refunds target misleading credit offers promising high odds of approval. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing more than $2.5 million to nearly 51,000 consumers misled by Credit…
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J.P. Morgan Settles SEC Charges for Investor Misconduct
The firm agrees to pay over $151 million for misleading disclosures, fiduciary breaches, and conflicts of interest in multiple enforcement actions. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…
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Labor Department to Host Mining Training Conference in West Virginia
Industry leaders will discuss new best practices November 12 to 15. The Department of Labor announced that the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) will hold its mining…
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Astronomers Urge FCC to Pause Starlink Launches
120 researchers express concerns over uncertain environmental impact and low regulations. The researchers and astronomers sent a letter to Julie Kearney, chief of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)…
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