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Airlines Change the Fine Print to Prevent Refund Lawsuits
Airline companies have altered contracts in response to pressure from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue refunds for cancelled flights during the coronavirus pandemic,

Press Release: Consumers’ Research Supports DOL Clarifications on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jay Hopkins, (703) 346-1001, jhopkins@crcadvisors.com Employer-sponsored retirement plans should focus on benefiting employees Washington, D.C.—June 24, 2020: Today, Consumers’ Research announced its support

Press Release: Consumers’ Research Lauds SCOTUS Ruling on Unconstitutional Leadership Structure on CFPB
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jay Hopkins, (703) 346-1001, jhopkins@crcadvisors.com The ruling brings necessary accountability to the Bureau, but Congress has more work to do On June

Supreme Court Rules CFPB Director Can be Removed by President at Will
On June 29, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Seila Law LLC v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The Court, in a 5-4 vote,

Sony Unveils Playstation 5, Social-Distancing Style
On June 11, Sony showcased its next-generation console, the PS5, along with previews for games available with its release. The first thing that pops out

AMC Cinemas Warns SEC of Possible Bankruptcy
American Multi-Cinema (AMC) submitted a public filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that indicated a dire financial outlook as a result of the

Apple Ditches Intel, Moves to Own Processors
On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that Apple will announce plans to implement its own processor into Macs starting next year. Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference will be

Aiming to Boost Economy, Trump Administration Limits Environmental Reviews for Major Projects
After months of stat-at-home of orders due to COVID-19, signs of life are beginning to emerge. States are starting to lift commerce restrictions, and some

Some Bagged Salads Linked to Intestinal Parasite, FDA Warns
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an update to an ongoing investigation in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

Fowl Play: DOJ Arrests Chicken Executives on Charges of Price Fixing
On June 3rd, the Department of Justice announced an indictment alleging that senior leadership from Pilgrim’s and Claxton Poultry Farms colluded to fix the price