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New Food Safety Law Sets the Stage for Industry Participation in Numerous Rulemakings
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law on January 4, 2011, requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to undertake sweeping regulatory action to strengthen the safety of the nation’s food…
Illinois Enacts New Law Governing Employer's Use of Credit History
On August 10, 2010, Illinois enacted H.B. 4658, the Employee Credit Privacy Act, which governs the use of credit information for employment purposes. The new law makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer…
Board Passes Ordinance Prohibiting Incentive Items Sold with Unhealthy Restaurant Foods and Beverages
In a previous post we discussed the “preliminary vote” by the Santa Clara County, California, Board of Supervisors to institute a new ordinance which prohibits restaurants from "providing" toys, coupons, or other…
Representative Boucher Introduces Privacy Legislation
On May 4, 2010, Rep. Rick Boucher (D-VA), the House Energy and Commerce Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittee Chairman, and Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee,…