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Cordray Gets Recess Appointment to Head CFPB
President Obama has made a recess appointment of Richard Cordray to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"). The President had nominated Cordray as the Director in July, but Senate Republicans blocked…
Food Safety Working Group Releases 2009-2011 Progress Report
The Federal Food Safety Working Group (“FSWG”) yesterday released a progress report highlighting the groups accomplishments over the last two years and outlining priorities for the future. Established by President…
Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Disclosures on Instant-Win Game Pieces
Last week, plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against McDonald's and two of its agencies, arguing that the companies violated the Illinois Prizes and Gifts Act in the context of the "2011 Monopoly Game at…
Missouri Attorney General sues Fantasy Sports Operator
The Missouri Attorney General recently filed a suit against Gridiron Fantasy Sports and its owner for allegedly defrauding consumers by failing to award prizes to the winners of fantasy sports leagues. Participants in…
FDA Expands Scope of Reporting for Discontinued Drugs
The FDA has published an interim final rule amending definitions related to required notifications regarding drug shortages. 21 C.F.R. 314.81(b)(3)(iii) requires an applicant who is the sole manufacturer certain…