Maydeen Merino is a regulatory reporter, covering the DOJ, FTC, SEC and EPA. She can be reached at [email protected].
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.
By Maydeen Merino
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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.
By Maydeen Merino
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April 25, 2024 | National Law Journal
EPA Finalizes Rules to Reduce Power Plant Pollution 90% in 8 YearsAn industry group calls the 2032 deadline for cutting greenhouse gas emissions problematic.
By Maydeen Merino
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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.
By Maydeen Merino
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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.
By Maydeen Merino
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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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