⚖️Combined Notice of Natural Gas Pipeline Rate Filings
The Department of Energy and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a notice regarding a complaint filed by Continental Resources, Inc. against Hiland Crude, LLC. The notice outlines regulatory proceedings and emphasizes the importance of public participation in the process for interested parties to intervene or comment on the issue, providing crucial information about filing requirements and deadlines.
Learn More📄Changes to TTAB Response Times Affect Businesses and Trademark Filings
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is revising its practice in setting the initial period of time to answer or submit an acceptable response to a complaint in a TTAB trial proceeding as a result of a re-calculation of time to respond to a provisional refusal pursuant to the Madrid Protocol. Currently, TTAB's established time period for response is forty (40) days from the notice of institution of the TTAB proceeding ("institution order"). The period to file a response is now revised to sixty (60) days from the date of the institution order. This amendment has no impact or effect on the current TTAB Rules of Procedure.
Learn More🚫Order Denying Export Privileges for Prince Bediako
The Department of Commerce has denied export privileges to Prince Bediako for seven years due to a conviction for smuggling vehicles from the U.S. to Ghana. The order restricts Bediako and associated entities from participating in U.S. export transactions, aiming to uphold federal export control laws and prevent evasion of the order.
Learn More❌Revocation of Executive Order on Competition - Impacts on Business Law
Executive Order 14337 revokes the previous Executive Order 14036 aimed at promoting competition in the American economy. The order outlines general provisions regarding departmental authority and clarifies that it does not create enforceable rights against the U.S. government. This revocation signals a shift in regulatory approach to competition policy without specifying new directives or initiatives.
Learn More⚖️EPA Guidance on Criminal Enforcement Referrals Explained
This notice describes the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) plans to address regulatory offenses that give rise to criminal liability under the recent executive order on Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.
Learn More⚖️Treasury Guidance on Criminal Enforcement Referrals for Businesses
Pursuant to the recent executive order, "Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations," this notice announces plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses, including factors to be considered in deciding whether to refer alleged violations of criminal regulatory offenses to the Department of Justice.
Learn More📊SEC Closed Meeting Agenda
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will hold a closed meeting to discuss significant topics including the initiation and settlement of injunctive actions and administrative proceedings. Attendance will be limited to SEC officials and certain staff members, and the outcomes may impact regulatory compliance and enforcement matters affecting businesses.
Learn More⚖️Executive Order on Fighting Overcriminalization in Regulations
Executive Order 14294 addresses the overcriminalization in federal regulations, emphasizing the need to reduce regulatory burdens on individuals and businesses. It promotes a shift towards civil rather than criminal enforcement of regulatory offenses, aiming for greater clarity in regulation and protection for innocent parties. The order mandates reports and transparency in criminal regulatory offenses to enhance public understanding and compliance.
Learn More⚖️CFPB Proposed Rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) is proposing to rescind the amendments it adopted to the Rules of Practice for Adjudication Proceedings (Rules of Practice) on February 22, 2022, and March 29, 2023.
Learn More⚖️Antitrust Notice
The Department of Justice released a notice regarding the Rust Foundation's changes in membership, indicating that SixtyFPS GmbH and Watchful Inc. have withdrawn from the cooperative research project. The notice also reaffirms the group's ongoing commitment to adhere to antitrust provisions under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Additional notifications regarding membership changes are anticipated.
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