Truckers file lawsuit against NYC over city’s ‘congestion fee’ for drivers
The Trucking Association of New York has filed a federal lawsuit against the MTA over the city’s congestion fee, arguing it unfairly targets trucks with high rates.
Senate Democrats accuse oil companies of collusion with OPEC, demand DOJ investigation
Nearly two dozen Democratic senators, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote a letter to the Justice Department urging a probe of alleged collusion between the oil industry and OPEC.
Boeing employees' safety, quality concerns surge dramatically in wake of incidents as deadline looms
Boeing released its annual safety report which showed a 500% increase in submissions to its safety and quality tip line as the aerospace giant prepares to submit a report to regulators.
CFPB tightens rules for buy now, pay later lenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says "buy now, pay later" lenders are credit card providers and is applying additional regulations for the lenders to follow.
FDIC Chair Gruenberg refuses to resign
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chair Martin Gruenberg vowed to rectify conduct at his agency Wednesday, side-stepping calls for his resignation.
Swiss Army Knife maker plans model without a well-known feature
Swiss Army Knife manufacturer Victorinox is planning new models of tools that will be bladeless to give the company access to markets where carrying a knife is restricted.
3 Biden administration policies harming small businesses
The nation recently marked "Small Business Week," but the regulatory assault from the Biden administration has hardly been a cause for celebration.
FCC reinstates net neutrality, FCC Commissioner Carr slams move
The FCC voted to reinstate net neutrality rules that allow the agency to regulate broadband internet as a telecommunications service over the objections of Commissioner Brendan Carr.
US Chamber of Commerce sues FTC over noncompete ban
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a lawsuit to block the Federal Trade Commission's sweeping ban on noncompete agreements, arguing the regulator overstepped its authority.
FCC reinstating net neutrality could slow internet gains: report
The FCC's plan to reinstate net neutrality regulations could undo gains in internet speed and affordability seen in recent years since net neutrality's repeal, a report finds.
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements
The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to approve a final rule banning noncompete agreements nationwide and voiding most existing noncompetes in a move criticized by business groups.
Biden’s war on ‘junk fees’ misses the real problem
President Biden boasted that he would save Americans $20 billion annually by cutting "junk fees." That equates to about $153 per year per household.
New York ranks last in economic outlook study of all 50 US states
An analysis of all 50 U.S. states' economic competitiveness found New York ranked dead last for economic outlook for the 11th year in a row due to its high taxes and regulations.
US has a shortage of manufacturing workers and it threatens global competitiveness
American manufacturing businesses will need about 3.8 million new workers between 2024 and 2033 but up to half of those roles may go unfilled, according to a new study.
Former FCC head Ajit Pai blasts net neutrality vote as 'complete waste of time'
The Federal Communications Commission is planning to vote on reinstating net neutrality later this month, which former FCC chairman Ajit Pai said is a "complete waste of time."
Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU's first Digital Markets Act investigations
The Big Tech trio of Apple, Google and Meta is facing an investigation from European Union antitrust regulators under newly implemented provisions of the Digital Markets Act.
State Farm cuts 72,000 California home insurance policies: 'Decision was not made lightly'
State Farm, California's largest home insurance company, announced it is cutting 72,000 policies, saying wildfire risks have cost the company billions.
House panel weighs repeal of Biden's independent contractor rule
A House panel will consider a joint resolution that would overturn President Biden's independent contractor rule that critics say hurts the workers it intends to help.
Florida CFO says businesses should ditch the Big Apple for the Sunshine State
Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis is calling for businesses in states with challenging regulatory environments or high taxes to consider relocating their operations to Florida.
European lawmakers pass AI Act, world’s first comprehensive AI law
European lawmakers on Wednesday approved the world’s most comprehensive legislation yet on artificial intelligence, setting out rules and restrictions on the technology.



















