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EPA adds seven segments to Iowa’s impaired waters list for public comment

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action on Iowa's 2024 list of impaired waters, identifying water bodies that do not meet the required water quality standards and need pollutant reduction.


Blinken and Borrell emphasize U.S.-EU partnership amid global challenges

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, on November 13, 2024.


HUD allocates nearly $4.8 million for hurricane-hit Carolinas

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced nearly $4.8 million in funding to aid homeless individuals in North Carolina and South Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.


Owasso schools agree to remedy Title IX violations after federal investigation

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has reached an agreement with Owasso Public Schools in Oklahoma to address Title IX violations related to sexual harassment.


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.