Maydeen Merino is a regulatory reporter, covering the DOJ, FTC, SEC and EPA. She can be reached at [email protected].
April 22, 2024 | National Law Journal
Chamber of Commerce Plans to Sue FTC Over Pending Ban on Noncompete AgreementsThe Federal Trade Commission is scheduled to vote Tuesday on its rule that would prohibit noncompetes. The FTC said it would sue as early as Wednesday.
By Maydeen Merino
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April 19, 2024 | National Law Journal
EPA Designates PFAS as Hazardous Substances Under Superfund LawThe rule "will allow (the) EPA to address more contaminated sites, take earlier action, and expedite cleanups, all while ensuring polluters pay for the costs to clean up pollution threatening the health of communities," EPA Administrator Michael Regan said.
By Maydeen Merino
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April 18, 2024 | National Law Journal
FTC Sets Tuesday Vote on Controversial Noncompete-Agreements Ban"The freedom to change jobs is core to economic liberty and to a competitive, thriving economy," Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan said.
By Maydeen Merino
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April 17, 2024 | National Law Journal
Lawmakers Seek National Privacy Statute and Protections for Children's DataIn the absence of a federal statute, many states have implemented their own data privacy laws, prompting Rep. Debbie Lesko, R-Arizona, to cite concerns that a federal law would need strong preemption language.
By Maydeen Merino
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April 15, 2024 | National Law Journal
Divided EEOC Announces Final Rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness ActIn dissent, Commissioner Andrea Lucas said the rule "extends the new accommodation requirements to reach virtually every condition, circumstance, or procedure that relates to any aspect of the female reproductive system."
By Maydeen Merino
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April 12, 2024 | National Law Journal
Companies Need Users' Affirmative OK to Share Sensitive Data, FTC Chair Says"Unless companies are affirmatively getting permission from users to sell the sensitive data or share this sensitive data, they can't as a default matter do that," said Lina Khan.
By Maydeen Merino
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April 11, 2024 | National Law Journal
FTC Urges Congress to Increase Agency's Enforcement Authority on Consumer ProtectionIn its report to lawmakers, the FTC criticized the Supreme Court's AMG Capital Management LLC v. FTC decision that the agency lacks authority to seek monetary remedies of restitution or disgorgement.
By Maydeen Merino
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April 10, 2024 | National Law Journal
GOP Lawmakers Seek to Block SEC's Climate Disclosure Rule Via Legislation If Not Litigation"When you hear Democrats accuse Republicans of being 'anti-science,' they are proving our point that this rule is about the left's climate-policy agenda, not simply standardizing disclosures," said House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry, R-North Carolina.
By Maydeen Merino
4 minute read
April 10, 2024 | National Law Journal
EPA Sets New Drinking Water Standards to Reduce PFAS Exposure"This action will prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious illnesses." EPA Administrator Michael Regan said.
By Maydeen Merino
3 minute read
April 08, 2024 | National Law Journal
US Agencies Vow Collaboration to Protect Marketplace Competition"The whole of government approach is an incredibly coherent and sophisticated way to think about competition policy," said U.S. Justice Department antitrust chief Jonathan Kanter.
By Maydeen Merino
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