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Regulators target Grubhub's "pricing shell game" in $25 million settlement agreement

Salon

Grubhub, one of the country’s largest food delivery platforms, has agreed to pay $25 million to settle allegations from the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General that it engaged in deceptive and unfair practices targeting restaurants, delivery drivers and consumers. “I remain committed to holding businesses like Grubhub accountable for their deceptive business practices.” One of the central …

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3 days ago

California regulators vote to delay closure of gas storage facility, site of worst US methane leak

Associated Press

LOS ANGELES — California regulators have approved a controversial proposal to delay the closure of the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility, the site of the nation’s largest known methane leak, which forced thousands of families from their Los Angeles homes in 2015. The California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday voted 4-0, with one commissioner recused, to approve a judge’s proposed …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

Corporate Professionals' 200th Webinar On 'Catalysts For Corporate Growth: Unveiling The Next Wave Of Regulatory Reform' [20th December]

Live Law

Corporate Professionals is a leading group of dedicated, research oriented and skilled professionals, rendering legal and financial consulting services. Over 1,35,000 professionals, business and industry leaders registered for the 199 webinars held which were addressed by over 300 eminent experts including esteemed Judges, Members of Parliament, IAS, IPS, and IRS officers, regulators from prominent bodies like MCA, CCI, IBBI, SEBI, …

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Federal regulators prohibit drone flights in dozens of locations across New Jersey

NPR

Federal regulators prohibit drone flights in dozens of locations across New Jersey toggle caption Seth Wenig/AP WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily barring drone flights over critical infrastructure at more than 20 locations in New Jersey. Homeland security officials continue to insist "there is no public safety threat relating to the reported drone sightings," the agency said in …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

New tests find ‘hidden’ pesticides, in more California weed brands. Regulators ignored warnings

LA Times

For Santa Cruz County cannabis farmers battling infestations of aphids, one chemical in particular worked wonders. “If California can’t get this right, it would be a tremendous tragedy,” a Trinity County cannabis consultant, John Brower, complained this fall to the advisory board that guides the state Department of Cannabis Control. The analysis checked for more than 290 pesticides beyond the …

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5 days, 6 hours ago

'Disaster': Trump allies said to be mulling 'one of the dumbest ideas anyone could have'

Raw Story

Donald Trump's allies have discussed dismantling a Depression-era reform intended to prevent bank failures and maintain trust in the financial system, according to a report. Sources told CNN that the president-elect's allies are interested in shrinking or even closing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and giving the Treasury Department oversight of deposit insurance, but former regulators and academics say that …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Abolishing the FDIC could backfire on Trump and his allies

CNN

New York CNN — The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was created during the Great Depression to restore trust in a financial system shaken by the failure of thousands of banks. Aaron Klein, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, told CNN that while the United States has too many bank regulators, there is “no chance” lawmakers would approve shutting the FDIC. …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

China, US financial regulators bolster cooperation in insurance sector

China Daily

By ZHOU LANXU | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-17 16:11 Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. China and US financial regulators have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the insurance sector as they convened a regular working meeting despite intensified uncertainties brought by the incoming US administration. As an outcome of the seventh meeting …

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6 days, 21 hours ago

Mexico’s regulators impose 10-year special restrictions on Walmart’s subsidiary

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s anti-monopoly regulators on Monday imposed special conditions for a period of 10 years on Walmart’s Mexico subsidiary for allegedly pressuring suppliers. The Federal Competition Commission said Walmart must refrain from pressuring suppliers to grant it any discounts offered to competitors, among other things. “For 13 years, Walmart used its market power to impose abusive conditions on …

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1 week, 2 days ago

CNN panel spirals out of control over Trump team threat 'to crash the banking system'

Raw Story

A Washington Post columnist and economics commentator jabbed President-elect Donald Trump late Friday on CNN — and did so with a snarky apology. Catherine Rampell — who just a day earlier found herself in a spat with Republican strategist Scott Jennings — joined CNN's "NewsNight" to kick off a discussion about reporting that Trump's allies are mulling plans to weaken …

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1 week, 3 days ago

'The next recession starts here': Trump team weighs abolishing bank regulators

Raw Story

President-elect Donald Trump and his advisers are reportedly considering plans to weaken—or abolish altogether—top bank regulators, including the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday that members of Trump's transition team and the new Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency have asked nominees under consideration to head the FDIC …

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1 week, 3 days ago

No more FDIC? Trump team mulls how to shrink bank regulators

Salon

The Trump transition team is considering ways to shrink, consolidate or eliminate bank regulators in Washington, D.C., a move that would have a massive impact on agencies in charge of protecting consumers' money, according to The Wall Street Journal. The U.S. economy relies heavily on FDIC deposit insurance to maintain Americans’ confidence in the financial system, with the insurance protecting …

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1 week, 4 days ago

North Dakota regulators consider underground carbon dioxide storage permits for Midwest pipeline

Associated Press

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota panel will consider Thursday whether to approve permits for underground storage of hundreds of millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide that a proposed pipeline would carry from ethanol plants throughout the Midwest. Summit’s 2,500-mile, $8 billion pipeline would transport planet-warming CO2 emissions from 57 ethanol plants in North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota …

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1 week, 5 days ago

CEA Nageswaran cautions against overregulation, calls for a balance with growth

Live Mint

New Delhi: Chief economic adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday cautioned against overregulation and said the right blance needed to struck between optimizing growth and the regulatory framework in light of global uncertainties. Speaking at the CII Global Economic Policy Forum, Nageswaran said while Indian regulators have focused on ensuring that no “deviant behaviour” goes unpunished, in the current context …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Letters to the Editor: Hooray for the government scientists and regulators protecting ordinary Americans

LA Times

Vials of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed. Health officials in Southern California recently warned of potential measles exposure at Los Angeles International Airport and a local hospital. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin testing raw milk for the H5N1 bird flu that has infected farmworkers, and the National Tsunami Warning Center in Alaska issued a rare …

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2 weeks ago

China regulators tell banks to expedite offshore company listings, sources say

The Hindu

Regulators in mainland China and Hong Kong have told some of the world's biggest investment banks to help speed up Chinese companies' listings in the city, said sources, in a bid to boost fundraising overseas and revitalise the world's No. In a similar move, Hong Kong's bourse operator has also initiated one-on-one meetings with major global and Chinese banks since …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Brazilian federal judge overturns Apple's antitrust case, calls it 'disproportionate,' regulators to appeal

Firstpost

Brazil’s CADE’s ruling earlier this year demanded that Apple allow third-party payment options and remove its anti-steering policies within 20 days, threatening substantial fines for non-compliance Apple has already made changes to its App Store policies in the US and EU to address similar concerns, introducing limited third-party payment options and relaxing anti-steering measures. Image Credit: Reuters Apple’s legal tussle …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Former Peak XV employee Shweta Kohli launches policy forum for startups

Live Mint

Shweta Rajpal Kohli, a former employee of venture capital firm Peak XV Partners, on Thursday, launched Startup Policy Forum to foster constructive collaboration between founders, policymakers, and regulators. SPF has established four specialized councils to drive initiatives and target policy expertise—Fintech Policy Council, Consumer and Commerce Council, Emerging Tech & AI Council, and New-Age Public Companies Council. Also read | …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked. Now the Supreme Court is wading in.

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Vaping is coming before the Supreme Court next week as federal regulators ask the high court to uphold its block on sweet, flavored products following a spike in youth e-cigarette use. The Food and Drug Administration has denied more than a million marketing applications for candy- or fruit-flavored products that appeal to kids, part of a wider crackdown …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Wall Street eyes M&A revival if new Trump administration ushers in lower rates and looser scrutiny

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Wall Street is betting corporate dealmaking could bounce back next year if the new Trump administration ushers in lower interest rates and looser regulatory scrutiny. Trump’s planned cuts to the Federal Trade Commission could also mean less staff scrutinizing antitrust concerns. “President Trump’s administration is set to continue its push for deregulation across various sectors and existing …

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4 weeks ago

As Musk assumes deregulation role, Tesla racks up pollution violations

Live Mint

Elon Musk made big promises to Wall Street about Tesla’s new Model Y SUV in 2022, and the company was ramping up its production in Austin, Texas, when environmental problems threatened to derail his plans. For a time, Tesla discharged untreated pond water directly into the sewer system without permission from Austin Water, the water utility for the city, according …

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1 month ago

How to regulate AI without stifling innovation

Live Mint

The biggest challenge with artificial intelligence is that we don’t have enough yet. This may sound obvious, but many regulatory enthusiasts ignore the technology’s benefits out of an overabundance of caution and instead support delaying AI until it is proven absolutely safe. Cost-benefit analysis requires regulators to think not only about the risks of AI but also the risks from …

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1 month ago

What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google’s search monopoly

Associated Press

U.S. regulators are proposing aggressive measures to restore competition to the online search market after a federal judge ruled Google maintained an illegal monopoly for the last decade. The sweeping set of recommendations filed late Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Justice could radically alter Google’s business, including possibly spinning off the Chrome web browser and syndicating its search data …

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What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The sweeping set of recommendations filed late Wednesday by …

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Regulators target Grubhub's "pricing shell game" in $25 million settlement agreement

California regulators vote to delay closure of gas storage facility, site of worst US methane leak

Corporate Professionals' 200th Webinar On 'Catalysts For Corporate Growth: Unveiling The Next Wave Of Regulatory Reform' [20th December]

Federal regulators prohibit drone flights in dozens of locations across New Jersey

New tests find ‘hidden’ pesticides, in more California weed brands. Regulators ignored warnings

'Disaster': Trump allies said to be mulling 'one of the dumbest ideas anyone could have'

Abolishing the FDIC could backfire on Trump and his allies

China, US financial regulators bolster cooperation in insurance sector

Mexico’s regulators impose 10-year special restrictions on Walmart’s subsidiary

CNN panel spirals out of control over Trump team threat 'to crash the banking system'

'The next recession starts here': Trump team weighs abolishing bank regulators

No more FDIC? Trump team mulls how to shrink bank regulators

North Dakota regulators consider underground carbon dioxide storage permits for Midwest pipeline

CEA Nageswaran cautions against overregulation, calls for a balance with growth

Letters to the Editor: Hooray for the government scientists and regulators protecting ordinary Americans

China regulators tell banks to expedite offshore company listings, sources say

Brazilian federal judge overturns Apple's antitrust case, calls it 'disproportionate,' regulators to appeal

Former Peak XV employee Shweta Kohli launches policy forum for startups

Regulators cracked down on sweet vapes after use by kids spiked. Now the Supreme Court is wading in.

Wall Street eyes M&A revival if new Trump administration ushers in lower rates and looser scrutiny

As Musk assumes deregulation role, Tesla racks up pollution violations

How to regulate AI without stifling innovation

What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google’s search monopoly

What you need to know about the proposed measures designed to curb Google's search monopoly