FTC Chief Says Tech Advancements Risk Healthcare Price Fixing

New technologies are making it easier for companies to fix prices and discriminate against individual consumers, the Biden administration’s top consumer watchdog said Tuesday. Algorithms make it possible for companies to fix prices without explicitly coordinating with one another, posing a new test for regulators policing the market, said Lina Khan, chair of the Federal…

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Chase Griffin | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

School: University of CaliforniaMajor: Legal StudiesYear: Senior Chase Griffin, a legal studies major at the University of California, Los Angeles, sets the example as an active supporter of programs to combat food insecurity. The Bruins quarterback donates part of his NIL earnings to such causes. Griffin, who earned the UCLA Athletics Academic & Student Services…

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Navigating Cannabis Commercial Lease Agreements in Washington

Cannabis commercial lease agreements Signing a commercial lease can be an exciting step toward realizing operational goals in your Washington cannabis business. However, if a lease is not analyzed and completed correctly, the agreement can leave either the landlord or the tenant, or both, with additional headaches and liability. Understanding the nuances of the cannabis…

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Enacted New York State Budget Includes First-In-Nation Statewide Paid Prenatal Leave (But Other Proposals Are Left On The Table) – Employee Benefits & Compensation

30 April 2024 Proskauer Rose LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. On April 20, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law New York State’s Budget for fiscal year 2025. The enacted Budget includes appropriation bills and other legislation required…

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The morning read for Tuesday, April 30

WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Apr 30, 2024 at 9:35 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read:   Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Tuesday, April 30, SCOTUSblog (Apr. 30, 2024, 9:35…

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Myles Collins | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

School: Georgia TechMajor: Business AdministrationYear: Senior Georgia Tech business administration major Myles Collins claims Dean’s List accolades and recognition as a three-time ACC Academic Honor Roll recipient. The men’s cross-country athlete has the honor of being named to the 2023 CSC Academic All-District Team and the 2023 ACC All-Academic Indoor Track and Field Team. Collins’s…

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Morning Docket: 04.30.24 – Above the Law

Todd Blanche and Donald Trump (Photo by Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images) * Trump attacks Todd Blanche behind-the-scenes, threatens to withhold legal fees. Again, Todd Blanche gave up a Biglaw partnership to live this whole Ransom of Orange Chief bit. [Mediaite] * The Most Dangerous Game: Private equity firm accused of gambling on human lives. [Bloomberg Law…

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DOL Releases Final White-Collar Exemption Rule, Sets Minimum Salary To Increase In Phases Beginning July 1, 2024 – Employee Benefits & Compensation

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its Final Rule to increase the minimum salary requirements for the “white collar” exemptions (executive, administrative, and professional) from minimum wage and overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule sharply increases the minimum salary level for the white-collar exemption to apply….

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Jacori Teemer | Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

School: Arizona State UniversityMajor: Liberal Studies Year: Senior Arizona State University wrestler Jacori Teemer devotes his down time to volunteerism at the local children’s hospital, in local elementary schools, and for charities that address food insecurity. The well-rounded Teemer has evolved as a student-athlete, according to Denzel Burrell, associate director of the Office of Student-Athlete…

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