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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday proposed new limits on carbon pollution from coal- and gas-burning power plants. Many coal and some gas plants will …
EPA’s Proposal to Slash Carbon Pollution Equivalent to Taking 137M Cars Off the Road! Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recenlty released the tentative agenda for its May 18 workshop in Washington, DC, which will examine proposed changes to its Ophthalmic Practice Rules, also known as …
FTC Workshop Examines Proposed Changes to the Eyeglass Rule Read More
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 announced it will host a public forum on Thursday, February 16 examining the FTC’s proposed rule to prohibit employers from imposing noncompetes on their workers, and providing …
FTC to Host Public Forum Examining Proposed Rule to Ban Noncompete Clauses Read More
Credit card companies have been reaping the benefits of an expansive immunity provision for years, charging excessive late fees that cost American families about $12 billion each year. But now, …
CFPB Proposes Rule to Curb Excessive Credit Card Late Fees Read More U.S. Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.), joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), U.S. Congresswoman Nanette Diaz …
Legislators Call for Stronger Protections for Workers, Communities Under EPA Proposal Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently proposed a rule to establish a public registry of supervised nonbanks’ terms and conditions in “take it or leave it” form contracts that …
CFPB Proposes Rule to Protect Consumers from Unfair Contract Terms 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 Federal Trade Commission recently issued an order that ratifies its previous orders regarding rules issued by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
FTC Approves New Rules for Horseracing Read More The Federal Trade Commission recently voted to extend the public comment period for its advanced notice of proposed rulemaking on changes to the Funeral Rule to January 17, 2023. A …
Comment Period Extended on FTC Funeral Rule Changes Read More