⚖️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⚖️Proposed Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines
The United States Sentencing Commission is considering promulgating amendments to the sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary. This notice sets forth the proposed amendments and, for each proposed amendment, a synopsis of the issues addressed by that proposed amendment. This notice also sets forth several issues for comment, some of which are set forth together with the proposed amendments, and one of which (regarding retroactive application of proposed amendments) is set forth in the Supplementary Information section of this notice.
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