Federal Trade Commission Rule on Reviews and Testimonials
7. Additionally, you cannot suggest to consumers that their reviews must be positive (or negative) in order to obtain a promised incentive – even if you do not say so…
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European Commission Simplifies Deforestation-Free Product Regulat
On 15 April 2025, the European Commission issued a series of documents with a view to simplifying and amending Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 on deforestation-free products (‘EUDR’). In line with the broader simplification…
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Federal Communications Commission Extends Deadline for TCPA Compl
Readers may recall that in February 2024, the FCC adopted a Report and Order imposing a number of new TCPA caller and texter compliance obligations in connection with consumer revocation requests, which…
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Trump and Newsom unite over coastal commission – Press Enterprise
Disasters bring people together, even opposites. That’s happening with Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump uniting to make sure the powerful California Coastal Commission doesn’t impede rebuilding after the…
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UN commission finds Russia committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine – JURIST
The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded on Wednesday that Russia’s widespread use of enforced disappearances and torture during its full-scale invasion of Ukraine constitutes crimes against…
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Ontario Law Commission releases background report on human rights guidelines in AI development – JURIST
The Law Commission of Ontario (LSO) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a background report on the Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) on the development of AI on…
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Trump equal opportunity commission puts employers ‘on notice’ to stop ‘anti-American bias’
The acting head of the Trump administration’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is warning U.S. employers that there will be legal and financial consequences for “anti-American bias” against American workers…
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Key L.A. sheriff oversight official resigns, citing county interference
A key member of a commission that oversees the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department resigned Monday after the county’s attorneys tried to thwart the nine-member body’s filing of a legal…
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European Commission responds to US tariff threats on steel and aluminium – JURIST
The European Commission (EC, Commission) issued a statement on Monday addressing concerns over the potential imposition of additional US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium exports. The Commission emphasized that…
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State OKs Edison rate hike for 2017 wildfire sparked by its equipment
The California Public Utilities Commission voted Thursday to allow Southern California Edison to raise electric rates to cover payments it made to victims of the devastating 2017 Thomas wildfire. Investigators…
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European Commission Criticised for Weakly Regulating Big Tech
European politicians and advocacy groups are adamant that the region’s legislation is not hardline enough to dismantle the monopolies of Big Tech companies. In the last week, two open letters…
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DOJ and Federal Trade Commission Target Cash Advance App’s Decept
On December 30, the Department of Justice (DOJ), at the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) referral, filed an amended complaint against an online cash advance provider. The complaint now names the company’s CEO…
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FCC’s net neutrality rules struck down, in another blow to Biden administration
A federal appeals court on Thursday dealt a blow to President Biden’s Federal Communications Commission, striking down the agency’s hard-fought and long-debated open internet rules. The FCC had sought to…
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CPUC OKs plan that could close Aliso Canyon, but some say it’s too slow
Regulators voted Thursday to continue using the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility probably into the next decade, over the objection of local activists and residents who demanded a swifter…
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Federal Communications Commission Intensifies Robocall Mitigation
As automated “robocalls” continue to plague consumers, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) is intensifying enforcement of robocall mitigation compliance. On December 10, 2024, the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau (“Bureau”) released an order (“Order”)…
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Activists have a new tactic to close Aliso Canyon gas storage facility
Ever since a historic, methane-spewing blowout in October 2015, local lawmakers, residents and activists have been pressuring state regulators and officials, including the governor, to close the Aliso Canyon gas…
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Federal Trade Commission Issues “Click to Cancel” Rule for Subscr
On October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new rule, referred to as the “Click to Cancel” rule, which is intended to make it easier for consumers…
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Newsom fined for failing to report some behested payments on time
Nov. 8, 2024 7:37 PM PT Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to pay a $13,000 fine Friday for failing to report on time over a dozen charitable payments made at his…
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A state judicial panel reprimands a Sonoma judge who spoke out against a high school name change
A Sonoma County Superior Court judge was issued a public admonishment Wednesday after he engaged in improper political activity and social media conduct connected to a proposed high school name…
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Reviewing California Energy Commission Regulatory Authority
Go-To Guide: Effective Jan. 14, 2025, a new CA law expands CEC authority to regulate refineries, allowing it to require minimum inventory levels of transportation fuels. The CEC can establish…
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