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Commerce names auditorium after Norman Mineta honoring his legacy

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves has paid tribute to the late Norman Y. Mineta by naming the Commerce Department’s auditorium in his honor.


U.S. sets ambitious nuclear energy targets at COP29

During the 29th U.N. Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, U.S. Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy John Podesta and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi joined other endorsers of the Declaration to Triple...


Durham man sentenced to prison for firearm charge after police chase

A Durham man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison following a guilty plea to a firearm charge.


Tax professionals sentenced for fraudulent scheme causing significant IRS losses

Two tax attorneys and an insurance agent have been sentenced to a total of 16 years in prison for their involvement in a fraudulent tax shelter scheme.


EPA appoints new members to advisory committee on rural community issues

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the appointment of 18 new members and the reappointment of six existing members to its Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FRRCC).


Defense Department expands replicator initiative with new autonomous capabilities

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks has announced the next phase of capabilities for the Replicator initiative, aimed at accelerating the deployment of autonomous systems across multiple domains.


MANTRA CLO: 'House and the Senate agreed that [SAB109] was a terrible idea'

Stephen Peepels, chief legal officer at MANTRA, said that the Senate passed stablecoin regulation, but later both the "House and the Senate" agreed that SAB109 was a "terrible idea," resulting in a veto.



FTC announces changes to HSR Form effective February 2025

Antitrust practitioners involved in mergers and acquisitions are familiar with the requirement to submit premerger notification forms to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice's Antitrust Division.


Labor Department renews worker protection partnership with Travis County DA

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has renewed its memorandum of understanding with the Travis County District Attorney’s Office.


Small business optimism rises despite ongoing challenges

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 2.2 points in October, reaching 93.7.


Meta reduces ad-free subscription prices amid EU regulatory changes

Meta Platforms has announced significant changes to its services in the European Union, including a reduction in the price of ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram by 40%.


U.S. Department of Commerce joins COP 29 Climate Conference

A delegation from the U.S. Department of Commerce is attending the United Nations COP 29 Climate Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22.


Iranian men charged with illegal export scheme involving sensitive US technology

Two individuals have been indicted on charges related to a scheme to export electronic components from the United States to Iran.


Denali agrees to pay $610K penalty for Clean Water Act violations

Denali Water Solutions LLC, based in Russellville, Arkansas, has agreed to a $610,000 civil penalty following a settlement with the federal government.


USDA emphasizes food safety tips for Thanksgiving meal preparation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is emphasizing the importance of food safety during Thanksgiving, a time when many inexperienced cooks take to the kitchen.


Georgia man sentenced for $200K check fraud scheme targeting Utah banks

Toddorius Goodwin, a 34-year-old resident of Atlanta, Georgia, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison for his involvement in a check fraud scheme targeting banks and credit unions in Utah.


Window cleaning firm fined $29K for child labor violations

A window cleaning company in Grand Rapids has been ordered to pay $29,210 in civil penalties for employing minors in hazardous tasks.


Meta appoints new VP for Europe, Middle East & Africa

Derya Matras has been appointed as the new Vice President for Meta in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).


EPA introduces rule targeting methane emissions in oil and gas sector

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new rule aimed at reducing methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.