🏢Notice of Appraisal Subcommittee Special Closed Meeting Analysis
The Appraisal Subcommittee of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council convened a Special Closed Meeting to discuss State Compliance Reviews and a personnel matter, emphasizing regulatory discussions that may affect business operations in the financial and real estate sectors. The meeting took place virtually and centered on compliance issues relevant to industry stakeholders.
Learn More📋Delay in USDA Privacy Act System of Records Effective Date
This document delays the effective date of the January 10, 2025, modified system of records notice, titled "Smuggling Interdiction and Trade Compliance (SITC) National Information Communication Activity System (SNICAS), USDA/APHIS-21," in accordance with the memorandum of January 20, 2025, from the President titled, "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review". The effective date of the exemptions in the notice are delayed until April 11, 2025. The notice modified the system to exempt it from certain provisions of the Privacy Act.
Learn More📦USITC Investigation on Shapewear Patent Infringements
Notice is hereby given that a complaint was filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission on December 31, 2024, under section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, on behalf of Spanx, LLC of Atlanta, Georgia. A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 22, 2025. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 based upon the importation into the United States, the sale for importation, and the sale within the United States after importation of certain shapewear garments by reason of the infringement of certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,179,713 ("the '713 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 9,930,916 ("the '916 patent"); U.S. Patent No. 10,455,866 ("the '866 patent"); U.S. Patent No. D707,920 ("the '920 patent"); U.S. Patent No. D796,780 ("the '780 patent"); and U.S. Patent No. D796,784 ("the '784 patent"). The complaint further alleges that an industry in the United States exists or is in the process of being established as required by the applicable Federal Statute. The complainant requests that the Commission institute an investigation and, after the investigation, issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
Learn More📦USPS Notice on New Priority Mail Express and Ground Advantage Contract
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More☀️Notice on Solar Cells Regulatory Update Involving Adani and Mundra
Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission ("Commission") has determined not to review an initial determination ("ID") (Order No. 8) granting an unopposed motion to terminate the investigation as to respondent Adani Green Energy Ltd. based on withdrawal of the complaint, and to amend the complaint to add respondent Mundra Solar PV Ltd.
Learn More📦USPS Announces Priority Mail Express Service Agreement Changes
The Postal Service gives notice of filing a request with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic shipping services contract to the list of Negotiated Service Agreements in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List.
Learn More💰Changes in IRS Interest Rates Affecting Customs Duties for Businesses
This notice advises the public that the quarterly Internal Revenue Service interest rates used to calculate interest on overdue accounts (underpayments) and refunds (overpayments) of customs duties will decrease from the previous quarter. For the calendar quarter beginning January 1, 2025, the interest rates for underpayments will be 7 percent for both corporations and non-corporations. The interest rate for overpayments will be 7 percent for non-corporations and 6 percent for corporations. This notice is published for the convenience of the importing public and U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel.
Learn More📊Notice of Membership Changes in America's DataHub Consortium
The Department of Justice announces membership changes for America's DataHub Consortium under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. Four entities, including Optimal Solutions Group and University of Southern California, have joined, with implications for antitrust liability and compliance among participating businesses. The consortium’s collaboration remains open to new members, ensuring ongoing adjustments as needed.
Learn More📦Expedited Reviews for Uncovered Innerspring Units Trade Notice
The Commission hereby gives notice of the scheduling of expedited reviews pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act") to determine whether revocation of the antidumping duty orders on uncovered innerspring units from China, South Africa, and Vietnam would be likely to lead to continuation or recurrence of material injury within a reasonably foreseeable time.
Learn More🔗Notice on Customer Experience Hub Membership Changes and Implications
The Department of Justice announces changes in membership for the Customer Experience Hub, pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notice indicates new organizational memberships aimed at fostering collaborative initiatives in enhancing customer experience, while maintaining transparency in organizational changes. The CX Hub intends to continue filing notifications as adjustments occur.
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