VICKSBURG, Mississippi, June 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Vicksburg District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is proud to announce a national award winner from the Office of Counsel. Jennifer Williams, senior paralegal, was announced as the winner of the annual Keystone Award that is presented to a non-attorney for exceptional service and contribution to the legal mission. The Keystone Award recognizes the professionalism  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register for June 21, 2024, entitled "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions." The notice was issued by Rohit Chopra, Director. * * * SUMMARY: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03, titled, "Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions." In  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register for June 24, 2024, entitled "Formations of, Acquisitions by, and Mergers of Bank Holding Companies." The notice was issued by Michele Taylor Fennell, Deputy Associate Secretary. * * * The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other a  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Kansas City District issued the following news release: By Christine E. Paul, Public Affairs Specialist Behind almost every project at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is at least one contracting action. Depending on the size of the project, there could be dozens. Behind every contract is a dedicated team of professionals ensuring contracts are prepared within federal regulation. Most of these contracting professionals are Depa  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending June 20, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending June 15, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 238,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 242,000 to 243,000. The 4-week moving average was 232,750, an incr  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: A Kansas City, Mo., man and a Crowder, Mississippi, man have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that included two murders. Shawn Burkhalter, also known as "Deuce," 35, of Kansas City, Mo., was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to life in federal prison without parole. Co-defen  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on June 21, 2024, entitled "Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of Water." The notice was issued by Jason E. Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary. * * * SUMMARY: This notice lists Approvals by Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period set forth in DATES. DATES: May 1-31, 2024. ADDRESSES: Susquehanna River Basin Commission, 4423 North   more