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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same
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News Release 26-014
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1482
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain processed slabs and methods for making same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same
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News Release 26-014
Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1482
Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain processed slabs and methods for making same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation.
The investigation is based on a complaint filedon behalf of Cambria Company LLC of Belle Plaine, Minnesota, on December 19, 2025. A supplement to the complaint was filed on January 5, 2026. The complaint, as supplemented, alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 in the importation into the United States and sale of certain processed slabs and methods for making same that infringe certain claims of the patents asserted by the complainant. The complainant requests that the USITC issue a general exclusion order, or in the alternative a limited exclusion order, and cease and desist orders.
The USITC has identified the following respondents in this investigation:
* Surface Warehouse, L.P. d/b/a US Surfaces and d/b/a Vadara Quartz Surfaces, Austin, Texas
* M S International Inc. d/b/a MSI, Orange, California
* Arizona Tile, LLC, Tempe, Arizona
* OHM International Inc., Monroe Twp, New Jersey
* Architectural Surfaces Group LLC, Spicewood, Texas
* Caesarstone Ltd., Kibbutz Sdot-Yam, Israel
* Caesarstone USA, Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina
* LX Hausys, Ltd., Seoul, Republic of Korea
* LX Hausys America, Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia
* Mohawk Industries, Inc., Calhoun, Georgia
* Dal-Tile, LLC, Dallas, Texas
By instituting this investigation (337-TA-1482), the USITC has not yet made any decision on the merits of the case. The USITC's Chief Administrative Law Judge will assign the case to one of the USITC's administrative law judges (ALJ), who will schedule and hold an evidentiary hearing. The ALJ will make an initial determination as to whether there is a violation of section 337; that initial determination is subject to review by the Commission.
The USITC will make a final determination in the investigation at the earliest practicable time. Within 45 days after institution of the investigation, the USITC will set a target date for completing the investigation. USITC remedial orders in section 337 cases are effective when issued and become final 60 days after issuance unless disapproved for policy reasons by the U.S. Trade Representative within that 60-day period.
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Original text here: https://www.usitc.gov/press_room/news_release/2026/er0123_68024.htm
NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Progress on Potential Restart of Crane Clean Energy Center
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Progress on Potential Restart of Crane Clean Energy Center
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a hybrid public meeting Feb. 19 to discuss the agency's activities related to the Crane Clean Energy Center Restart Panel.
The meeting will be held from 6-8:15 p.m. at the Student Enrichment Center, Kulkarni Theatre, on the Penn State Harrisburg campus, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The meeting notice includes the agenda and a link
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:
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NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Progress on Potential Restart of Crane Clean Energy Center
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a hybrid public meeting Feb. 19 to discuss the agency's activities related to the Crane Clean Energy Center Restart Panel.
The meeting will be held from 6-8:15 p.m. at the Student Enrichment Center, Kulkarni Theatre, on the Penn State Harrisburg campus, 777 West Harrisburg Pike, in Middletown, Pennsylvania. The meeting notice includes the agenda and a linkto register for the Microsoft Teams version of the meeting, for those unable to attend in person. The meeting will include an update from Constellation, NRC presentations and a question-and-comment session for attendees to engage with the NRC's panel members.
The CCEC reactor (formerly Three Mile Island Unit 1) permanently ceased operations in September 2019. In late 2024, Constellation Energy Generation, LLC, the reactor license holder, notified the NRC of its interest in returning the plant to an operational status. The NRC created the CCEC Restart Panel to guide staff efforts to review, inspect, and determine if the plant can be safely returned to operation.
Additional information on a potential Crane Clean Energy Center restart can be found on the NRC's website.
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Original text here: https://www.nrc.gov/sites/default/files/cdn/doc-collection-news/2026/26-009.pdf
FTC's January 28 Workshop on Age Verification Technologies Will Be Held Online Only
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC's January 28 Workshop on Age Verification Technologies Will Be Held Online Only
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today that its January 28, 2026, workshop to discuss a range of issues related to age verification technologies will now be held online only.
Due to expected inclement weather in the Washington, D.C. area, the workshop will not include in-person attendance. A link to view the webcast of the virtual event will be posted to FTC.gov and to the event page the morning of the workshop.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC's January 28 Workshop on Age Verification Technologies Will Be Held Online Only
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The Federal Trade Commission announced today that its January 28, 2026, workshop to discuss a range of issues related to age verification technologies will now be held online only.
Due to expected inclement weather in the Washington, D.C. area, the workshop will not include in-person attendance. A link to view the webcast of the virtual event will be posted to FTC.gov and to the event page the morning of the workshop.
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Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/01/ftcs-january-28-workshop-age-verification-technologies-will-be-held-online-only
EEOC Commission Votes to Rescind 2024 Harassment Guidance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Commission Votes to Rescind 2024 Harassment Guidance
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 yesterday to rescind its "Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace," (Harassment Guidance) which was originally approved in 2024.
"Rescinding this guidance does not give employers license to engage in unlawful harassment," said EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas. "Federal employment laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and Supreme
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Commission Votes to Rescind 2024 Harassment Guidance
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 yesterday to rescind its "Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace," (Harassment Guidance) which was originally approved in 2024.
"Rescinding this guidance does not give employers license to engage in unlawful harassment," said EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas. "Federal employment laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and SupremeCourt precedent interpreting those laws, remain firmly in place. The EEOC is committed to evenhanded enforcement of these laws. The agency will continue to be dedicated to preventing and remedying unlawful workplace harassment."
For more information on harassment, see: https://www.eeoc.gov/harassment.
The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division; the EEOC is responsible for investigating charges against state and local government employers before referring them to DOJ for potential litigation. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov. Stay connected with the latest EEOC news by subscribing to our email updates.
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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-commission-votes-rescind-2024-harassment-guidance
EEOC Commission Adopts Resolution to Require Commission Approval of Almost All Litigation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Commission Adopts Resolution to Require Commission Approval of Almost All Litigation
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 this week to approve a resolution modifying its procedures to initiate or intervene in litigation.
The resolution returns to the EEOC Chair and Commissioners the authority to approve or disapprove new and intervening litigation. The EEOC General Counsel will retain delegated litigation authority in limited circumstances,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Commission Adopts Resolution to Require Commission Approval of Almost All Litigation
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted 2-1 this week to approve a resolution modifying its procedures to initiate or intervene in litigation.
The resolution returns to the EEOC Chair and Commissioners the authority to approve or disapprove new and intervening litigation. The EEOC General Counsel will retain delegated litigation authority in limited circumstances,including during a loss of quorum.
"Congress expressly entrusted the authority to commence or intervene in litigation to the members of the Commission in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964," said EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas. "Over 30 years ago, the Commission essentially gave that authority away. This week's resolution further builds on work done in the first Trump Administration to restore to the Commission panel the critical responsibility to authorize litigation. The new resolution enables the Commission to directly execute that authority in the vast majority of cases, with the transparency and accountability of the Commission's voting process."
The General Counsel is responsible for submitting cases to the Commission for a vote. The General Counsel otherwise retains delegated authority to initiate litigation in certain limited situations, including to enforce settlements, consent decrees, subpoena enforcement actions, and temporary restraining orders.
For more information on the resolution, see the " What You Should Know About the Commission's Authority to Commence or Intervene in Litigation."
The EEOC is the sole federal agency authorized to investigate and litigate against businesses and other private sector employers for violations of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. For public sector employers, the EEOC shares jurisdiction with the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division; the EEOC is responsible for investigating charges against state and local government employers before referring them to DOJ for potential litigation. The EEOC also is responsible for coordinating the federal government's employment antidiscrimination effort. More information about the EEOC is available at www.eeoc.gov. Stay connected with the latest EEOC news by subscribing to our email updates.
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Original text here: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-commission-adopts-resolution-require-commission-approval-almost-all-litigation
Chairman Selig to Sponsor the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Selig to Sponsor the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee
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Chairman Seeking Member Nominations and Requesting Public Comment on AAC Priorities
WASHINGTON -Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced he will sponsor the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee, and the CFTC is seeking nominations to fill current vacancies on the AAC. Submissions must be received by Feb. 18.
"I am honored to follow the footsteps of former CFTC Chairmen and
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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Chairman Selig to Sponsor the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee
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Chairman Seeking Member Nominations and Requesting Public Comment on AAC Priorities
WASHINGTON -Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig today announced he will sponsor the CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee, and the CFTC is seeking nominations to fill current vacancies on the AAC. Submissions must be received by Feb. 18.
"I am honored to follow the footsteps of former CFTC Chairmen andsponsor the vitally important Agricultural Advisory Committee," Chairman Selig said. "Agricultural futures markets were core to the CFTC's humble beginning 50 years ago and continue to be a central focus today. While the CFTC's regulatory authority continues to evolve, we cannot forget our roots. The viewpoints of America's growers, producers and the broader agricultural community are essential to informing the Commission as we work to support the markets for safe, abundant and affordable food, fiber and fuel for all Americans."
The AAC was created to advise the Commission on agricultural derivatives market regulatory issues and priorities that are important to producers, processors, consumers, and other interested stakeholders. The AAC is authorized to submit reports and recommendations to the Commission.
The public is invited to nominate individuals for the AAC and propose potential topics to prioritize. Each nomination submission should include relevant information about the nominee, such as the individual's name, title, and organizational affiliation as well as information that supports the individual's qualifications for selection. The submission should also include suggestions for potential topics to prioritize as well as the name and email or mailing address of the person nominating the individual. AAC nominations and topic suggestions should be sent to AAC@cftc.gov by Feb. 18. Submission of a nomination is not a guarantee of selection.
About CFTC Advisory Committees
The CFTC oversees five active advisory committees. They were created to provide advice and recommendations to the Commission on a variety of regulatory and market issues that affect the integrity and competitiveness of U.S. markets. The advisory committees facilitate communication between the Commission and market participants, other regulators, and academics. The views, opinions, and information expressed by the advisory committees are solely theirs and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, its staff, or the U.S. government.
Paperwork Reduction Act
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subjected to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number. For this collection, OMB has issued control number 3038-0119.
Privacy Act of 1974
The information we collect about you is covered by the Privacy Act of 1974. The CFTC is providing this statement to you as required by 5 U.S.C. 552a(e)(3). We are authorized to collect information from you pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 1001 et seq., and 7 U.S.C. 2(a)(15). The purpose of this collection is to maintain information on CFTC advisory committee and subcommittee applicants and members, and those who make recommendations for committee or subcommittee memberships or otherwise interact with the CFTC regarding its advisory committees and subcommittees. The CFTC will use the information primarily for the administration of its advisory committees and subcommittees, including as part of the member evaluation and selection process. The CFTC may also share your information externally as a "routine use" with, for example, committee and subcommittee Chairs and co-Chairs to conduct committee and subcommittee activities, the public as permitted or required to provide information about the committee or subcommittee and receive input regarding the work of the committee or subcommittee, and with other Federal agencies and entities as necessary for oversight, litigation, and breach response. For a complete list of routine uses, please see the CFTC's system of records notice CFTC-58 Advisory Committees, available at https://www.cftc.gov/Privacy and 88 FR 20146. Providing the requested information is voluntary, but if you choose not to provide it, the CFTC may not be able to consider you for membership on an advisory committee or subcommittee, or effectively administer its advisory committee or subcommittee activities.
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Original text here: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9171-26
At FTC's Request, Court Halts Operations of Deceptive Health Care Telemarketers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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At FTC's Request, Court Halts Operations of Deceptive Health Care Telemarketers
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At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a U.S. district court in Florida has temporarily stopped the operations of a web of companies and individuals that the FTC alleges caused tens of millions of dollars in harm through the deceptive marketing of health care plans.
According to the Commission's complaint seeking the injunction, Top Healthcare Options Insurance Agency Inc (THO) and 11 related defendants operate a
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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At FTC's Request, Court Halts Operations of Deceptive Health Care Telemarketers
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At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a U.S. district court in Florida has temporarily stopped the operations of a web of companies and individuals that the FTC alleges caused tens of millions of dollars in harm through the deceptive marketing of health care plans.
According to the Commission's complaint seeking the injunction, Top Healthcare Options Insurance Agency Inc (THO) and 11 related defendants operate adeceptive telemarketing scheme that takes advantage of consumers looking for comprehensive health insurance. They often target consumers shopping for comprehensive health insurance plans on the internet. In reality, the plans the defendants sell are not comprehensive health insurance or equivalent to such plans, do not provide the promised coverage, and leave the buyers unprotected from, at times, crushing medical costs.
"Health insurance is one of the most important and costly purchases consumers buy for themselves and their families," said Christopher Mufarrige, Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection. "Whether shopping for groceries or healthcare, affordability is front-and-center right now in consumers' decision-making process. This makes ensuring they have all the information necessary to make informed choices even more important."
The FTC alleges consumers are misled into entering personal information on websites that appear as if they offer comprehensive health insurance by promoting plans such as "Affordable Care Act Plans," "Obamacare Health Insurance Carriers," and "2024 Obama Care Plans." The sites, however, are actually built for lead generators who collect consumers' information and sell it to the defendants or their vendors for telemarketing purposes, according to the complaint.
The complaint alleges that, when calling consumers, the defendants launch into a pitch designed to move prospective buyers away from comprehensive health insurance coverage and toward the plans they offer, which actually provide far less health care coverage than comprehensive plans, leaving the buyers exposed to thousands of dollars of out-of-pocket medical expenses.
The complaint charges the defendants with falsely representing that the limited benefits plans and medical discount memberships they sell:
* are comprehensive health insurance, or the equivalent of such insurance;
* are PPO plans;
* provide substantial coverage for consumers' specific needs, such as specific providers, types of medical services, or prescription medications; and
* limit consumers' responsibility for the cost of certain medical services to a fixed, low amount, for example, by using copays or deductibles.
The complaint alleges the defendants violated the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) and the FTC Act and seeks refunds for affected consumers and other relief. The court entered a temporary restraining order against the defendants for their alleged law violations.
The Commission vote authorizing staff to file the complaint against the 12 defendants was 2-0. It was filed under seal in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the seal has now been lifted.
The defendants in the case include: 1) Top Healthcare Options Insurance Agency Inc; 2) Golden State Advisors Insurance Agency LLC; 3) Top Healthcare Solutions LLC; 4) Direct Health Solutions Insurance Agency, LLC; 5) Prime Healthcare Solutions Insurance Agency LLC; 6) Premier Services Group Hub LLC; 7) Elevation Media Group LLC; 8) Sargent Financial LLC (d/b/a WeMake Media LLC); 9) Ramz Media Marketing LLC; 10) Tiffanie Gonzalez; 11) Ramzey Hassoun; and 12) Richard Sargent.
The Commission staff on this matter are Tammy Chung, Jason Moon, and Nicole Conte in the FTC's Southwest Region.
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Original text here: https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2026/01/ftcs-request-court-halts-operations-deceptive-health-care-telemarketers
