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Maydeen Merino

Maydeen Merino

Maydeen Merino is a regulatory reporter, covering the DOJ, FTC, SEC and EPA. She can be reached at [email protected].

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May 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

GOP Lawmakers Propose Protection for Targets of SEC Proceedings

Proposed legislation would allow private parties in an administrative proceeding to remove their case to federal court before adjudication.

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May 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

EEOC's Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rules Follow Title VII Regarding Abortion, Lawyers Say

"In using those words in the ... act, Congress wasn't drafting new words," said Kate Mueting of Sanford Heisler Sharp. "They were using words that had a meaning, that had precedent attached to them.

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May 03, 2024 | National Law Journal

DOJ, Google Conclude Closing Arguments in Search Engine Antitrust Case

"The significance of the case is not lost on me," U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said. "Whatever the outcome, it is the result of excellent lawyering and representation."

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May 02, 2024 | National Law Journal

DOJ, Google Begin Closing Arguments in Antitrust Search Engine Case

"Google is not under the law obligated to say, 'We will step back and let you win the deal,'" said John Schmidtlein, the company's attorney. "Google is winning because it is better."

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May 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

Republicans Urge US Banking Agencies to Provide Clarity in Merger Review Process

"Clear expectations and timeliness surrounding merger reviews are critical so banks can make informed decisions about whether to pursue a merger when approval is likely or withdraw an application when it is not," said Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky.

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April 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

FTC Should Limit Impersonation Rule's Proposed 'Reason to Know' Provision, Tech Groups Say

"While this knowledge requirement may be intended to prevent strict liability against third parties who supply goods or services, we are concerned that it lacks sufficient clarity and could expose legitimate firms to inappropriate penalties," the Financial Technology Association told the agency.

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April 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

Republican States Sue EEOC Over PWFA Rule's Abortion Accommodation Mandate

"Congress passed the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to protect mothers-to-be and promote healthy pregnancies, and the EEOC's attempt to rewrite that law into an abortion mandate is illegal," Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti said.

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April 25, 2024 | National Law Journal

EPA Finalizes Rules to Reduce Power Plant Pollution 90% in 8 Years

An industry group calls the 2032 deadline for cutting greenhouse gas emissions problematic.

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April 24, 2024 | National Law Journal

DOT Requires Airlines to Disclose Junk Fees, Provide Prompt Refunds

"Airlines should compete with one another to secure passengers' business—not to see who can charge the most in surprise fees," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.

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April 23, 2024 | National Law Journal

Divided FTC Finalizes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements

"First, in my mind, the plain text of the FTC Act clearly gives the agency the authority to promulgate rules addressing unfair methods of competition," FTC Chair Lina Khan said. Not everyone agrees.

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