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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Thursday November 21, 2024 ( 6 items )  

CAP Letter Urges Trump Administration to Rescind FDA's LDT Regulation
NORTHFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 21 -- The College of American Pathologists issued the following news release: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has asked leaders of the Trump Transition Team to recommend the incoming administration rescind the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed regulation of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs), citing significant concerns about the rule's potential to limit patient access to critical diagnostic services. In a letter addressed to Transition Team Co  more

ERIC Legal Center Files Amicus Briefs in Two Key Cases Affecting How Large Employers Operate Employee Benefit Plans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release: The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) recently filed amicus briefs in two separate cases affecting large employers. The first case represents a challenge to the practice of "pension risk transfer." This is a growing area of class action litigation where the trial bar attacks routine transactions that are part of plan administration for pension plans governed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of   more

Five NMMA Members Recognized with DAME Design Awards at METSTRADE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: Earlier today, five NMMA member companies took home DAME Design Awards during the breakfast briefing program at METSTRADE in Amsterdam. The DAME Design Awards promote design in all disciplines of the global marine marketplace and recognize the best-designed products at the METSTRADE Show. Four NMMA member companies also received special mention recognition during t  more

Futures Industry Association: Expo 2024 Opening Remarks - Telling the Truth About Our Markets
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 -- The Futures Industry Association issued the following opening remarks on Nov. 19, 2024 by President and CEO Walt Lukken at the Futures and Options Expo: * * * Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the Futures & Options Expo in Chicago on 19 November 2024. As prepared for delivery. Good morning, and welcome to FIA Expo. It's wonderful to be back here in Chicago--the epicenter of our industry--for what promises to be a fascinating two days o  more

ICOMIA Announces Updates to Global Propelling Our Future Campaign
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: NMMA and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) shared yesterday at METSTRADE next phases of the Propelling our Future campaign in a keynote presentation from ICOMIA President Darren Vaux and NMMA President and CEO Frank Hugelmeyer. They presented on the main stage to discuss the effects of the industry decarbonization research launch, t  more

New book filled with tips for creating joy in libraries
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 20 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association issued the following news release: CHICAGO Feeling burned out, dispirited, or just plain blah? Then it's time to plant some joy! Library joy is more than a feeling; it is a choice and call to everyday practices of connection, empowerment, and well-being. And it isn't a heavy lift--in fact, it can all start with a few tiny seeds. "101 Seeds for Library Joy," published by ALA Editions, brims with dozens of joy-ce  more