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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.


Las Vegas man receives over 16-year sentence for exploiting teenager

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to over 16 years in prison for crimes related to child sexual exploitation.


New Hampshire landscaper ordered to pay $310K for wage violations

The U.S. Department of Labor has successfully recovered $310,193 in back wages and liquidated damages from Ulster Property Services LLC and its owner Kieran Rice.


Pizza Parlor agrees to pay penalties over child labor law violations

Diners at a pizza restaurant in Iron River, Wisconsin, will soon notice teenage employees wearing shirts or name tags in different colors.


Montgomery man faces federal charge for illegal firearm possession at Tuskegee University

A Montgomery man has been charged with possessing a firearm equipped with a machinegun conversion device, as announced by Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.


EPA awards $350K grant to Rowan University for pollution prevention

Rowan University has been awarded a grant of nearly $350,000 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to assist businesses in adopting pollution prevention practices.


Lawmakers introduce bill targeting nonconsensual deepfake imagery

On June 18, 2024, Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act.


Department of Defense outlines strategy for deploying private 5G networks

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced its strategy for deploying private fifth-generation (5G) networks at military installations.