Federal Regulation
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SEC to Remove Regional Directors: Report
By Melanie WaddellThe SEC told directors across its 10 regional offices that their roles will be eliminated, Reuters says.
February 21, 2025
Senators Press Acting Social Security Head on DOGE AccessThey raised concerns that Musk and Trump had made false fraud claims as a pretense for benefit cuts.
February 21, 2025
With Ban on Non-Competes in Limbo, Forfeiture Provisions Face Legal ScrutinyCourts and the Federal Trade Commission address limits that employers place on departing employees' options.
February 20, 2025
Judge Gives DOL 60 Days to Mull Fiduciary Rule AppealLabor must decide whether to continue the Biden administration's fight for the 2024 Retirement Security Rule.
February 20, 2025
Social Security Head Refutes Claim That Millions Over 100 Are Collecting BenefitsMany records do not contain a date of death, says Lee Dudek, the agency's acting commissioner.
February 20, 2025
IRS Plans to Lay Off Thousands: ReportWorkforce reductions could start any day now, according to The Associated Press.
February 20, 2025
Musk’s DOGE to Lead Trump’s Purge of Federal RegulationsDOGE and the Office of Management and Budget will develop an agenda to rescind or scale back rules.
February 20, 2025
SEC Launches New Cyber Unit to Combat FraudThe Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit replaces the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit.