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The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently published for feedback a draft update to its requirements for insuring mortgages on single-family homes with Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The proposal adds additional …
New FHA Proposal to Open Up Mortgage Options for Accessory Dwelling Units Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently proposed a new rule that would ban employers from imposing noncompetes on their workers, a widespread and often exploitative practice that suppresses wages, hampers innovation, and …
FTC Proposes Rule to End Noncompete Agreements Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), entitled Safeguarding the Rights of Conscience as Protected …
Proposed Rule Would Safeguard the Rights of Conscience Read More The Federal Trade Commission is exploring possible steps to strengthen and modernize the Funeral Rule, which requires funeral providers to give in-person visitors price information to make informed decisions. The …
FTC Exploring Ways to Modernize Funeral Rule Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on its Amplifier Rule (formally known as the Rule Relating to Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Utilized …
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Amplifier Rule Amendments to Make Testing Methods More Useful to Consumers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission recently announced it is seeking public comments on proposed updates to the Energy Labeling Rule which will allow consumers to more accurately compare …
Comparing Energy Use Costs Can Help Consumers Save Money on Their Utility Bills Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced that it is publishing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would require airlines to refund fees for checked bags …
Should Airlines Be Required to Refund Fees for Significantly Delayed Bags? Read More