114th United States Congress

Engaging the Biden administration on trade will be key to Canada's long-term economic fortunes, shows latest RSM Canada report

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Free trade agreements, Trade blocs, International trade, RSM International, 114th United States Congress, Trans-Pacific Partnership, RSM US, Economy of Canada, Joe Biden

Canada's long-term economic prospects will largely depend on expansion of U.S. and global trade

Key Points: 
  • Canada's long-term economic prospects will largely depend on expansion of U.S. and global trade
    Canada's economy is the most dependent on trade among large, developed nations.
  • It can expect a boost if the Biden administration re-enters the U.S. in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
  • Canada poised to make significant economic gains should the U.S. end its trade war with China, which analysis shows has harmed Canada nearly as much as the U.S. given integration between the two economies.
  • RSM Canada Consulting LP provides consulting services and is an affiliate of RSM US LLP, a member firm of RSM International.

AJC Presents Action Plan to Combat Racism to Black-Jewish Congressional Caucus

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Friday, June 12, 2020
Israel–United States relations, American Jewish Committee, 114th United States Congress

They addressed a roundtable hosted by the Black-Jewish Congressional Caucus entitled: "Where do we go from here?

Key Points: 
  • They addressed a roundtable hosted by the Black-Jewish Congressional Caucus entitled: "Where do we go from here?
  • Together we will write what we hope is the last chapter in the story of America's long confrontation with racism.
  • Read the full AJC statement to the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations.
  • The bipartisan Black-Jewish congressional caucus was launched on the stage of AJC's 2019 Global Forum.

FTC Approves Final Consent Orders with Five Companies that Allegedly Violated the Consumer Review Fairness Act

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Saturday, August 17, 2019
Contract law, 114th United States Congress, Consumer Review Fairness Act, United States contract law, Contract, Law

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders settling charges that five companies violated the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) by including provisions in form contracts that bar their customers from posting negative reviews.

Key Points: 
  • Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders settling charges that five companies violated the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) by including provisions in form contracts that bar their customers from posting negative reviews.
  • The final orders settling the FTCs charges bar each company from using such non-disparagement provisions in form contracts for goods and services, and require them to notify consumers who signed such contracts that the prohibited language is not enforceable.
  • The final order against Shore to Please also requires it to dismiss with prejudice a count in a private lawsuit in which the company alleged that a renter violated its non-disparagement agreement.
  • The proposed orders also impose compliance and reporting requirements on the companies.

FTC Approves Final Consent Orders with Five Companies that Allegedly Violated the Consumer Review Fairness Act

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Saturday, August 17, 2019
Contract law, 114th United States Congress, Consumer Review Fairness Act, United States contract law, Contract, Law

Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders settling charges that five companies violated the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) by including provisions in form contracts that bar their customers from posting negative reviews.

Key Points: 
  • Following a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission has approved final orders settling charges that five companies violated the Consumer Review Fairness Act (CRFA) by including provisions in form contracts that bar their customers from posting negative reviews.
  • The final orders settling the FTCs charges bar each company from using such non-disparagement provisions in form contracts for goods and services, and require them to notify consumers who signed such contracts that the prohibited language is not enforceable.
  • The final order against Shore to Please also requires it to dismiss with prejudice a count in a private lawsuit in which the company alleged that a renter violated its non-disparagement agreement.
  • The proposed orders also impose compliance and reporting requirements on the companies.

FTC Announces Two Actions Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

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Monday, June 3, 2019
Contract law, 114th United States Congress, Consumer Review Fairness Act, United States contract law, Contract, Law

FTC Announces Two Actions Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

Key Points: 

FTC Announces Two Actions Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

    Companies illegally included non-disparagement clauses in form contracts

    • The companies and their owners also must notify affected consumers that the non-disparagement clauses are void.
    • The FTC alleges that from June 2017 through at least August 2017, the Shore to Please respondents included a Disclaimers paragraph in form contracts offered to consumers for online vacation house rentals.
    • Each agreed to separate proposed Commission orders barring them from using such non-disparagement clauses in form contracts for goods and services, and requiring them to notify consumers who signed such contracts that the prohibited text is not enforceable.

    FTC Announces Two Actions Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

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    Monday, June 3, 2019
    Contract law, 114th United States Congress, Consumer Review Fairness Act, United States contract law, Contract, Law

    FTC Announces Two Actions Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

    Key Points: 

    FTC Announces Two Actions Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

      Companies illegally included non-disparagement clauses in form contracts

      • The companies and their owners also must notify affected consumers that the non-disparagement clauses are void.
      • The FTC alleges that from June 2017 through at least August 2017, the Shore to Please respondents included a Disclaimers paragraph in form contracts offered to consumers for online vacation house rentals.
      • Each agreed to separate proposed Commission orders barring them from using such non-disparagement clauses in form contracts for goods and services, and requiring them to notify consumers who signed such contracts that the prohibited text is not enforceable.

      Consumer gag clauses: Totally not awesome under CRFA

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      Monday, June 3, 2019
      Musicians, Entertainers, 114th United States Congress, Consumer Review Fairness Act, United States contract law, Frank Zappa

      We doubt the lyric gag me with a form contract clause would have been a hit, but its among the tactics expressly outlawed by the Consumer Review Fairness Act.

      Key Points: 
      • We doubt the lyric gag me with a form contract clause would have been a hit, but its among the tactics expressly outlawed by the Consumer Review Fairness Act.
      • As two proposed settlements demonstrate, the FTC thinks gag clauses and similar non-disparagement provisions that violate the CRFA are to quote Ms. Zappa grody to the max.
      • The law also makes it illegal to impose a penalty or fee against a consumer who engages in communications protected by the CRFA.
      • Keep them totally tubular by deleting any clauses that attempt to stop consumers from sharing their honest opinions about your products, service, or conduct.

      Launch of Congressional Black-Jewish Caucus Announced at AJC Global Forum

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      Monday, June 3, 2019
      Legislatures, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, American Jewish Committee, Lee Zeldin, Caucuses of the United States Congress, 114th United States Congress

      WASHINGTON, June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Three members of Congress, addressing the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum today, announced the launch of the bipartisan Black-Jewish congressional caucus.

      Key Points: 
      • WASHINGTON, June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Three members of Congress, addressing the American Jewish Committee (AJC) Global Forum today, announced the launch of the bipartisan Black-Jewish congressional caucus.
      • Caucus co-founders, in addition to Lawrence, are Reps. Will Hurd (R-TX) John Lewis (D-GA), Debbie Wasserman-Schultz (D-FL), and Lee Zeldin (R-NY).
      • Reps Lawrence, Zeldin and Wasserman-Schultz addressed the AJC Global Forum on behalf of the five co-founders.
      • The Black-Jewish Congressional Caucus joins the Latino-Jewish Congressional Caucus, Latino-Jewish Leadership Council, and Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council.

      FTC Announces First Actions Exclusively Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

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      Wednesday, May 8, 2019
      Contract law, 114th United States Congress, Consumer Review Fairness Act, United States contract law, Contract, Law

      FTC Announces First Actions Exclusively Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

      Key Points: 

      FTC Announces First Actions Exclusively Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

        Companies included illegal non-disparagement clauses in form contracts with consumers

        • Each has agreed to separate Commission orders barring them from using such non-disparagement clauses in form contracts for goods and services, and requiring them to notify consumers who signed such contracts that the prohibited text is not enforceable.
        • These gag clauses are illegal, and companies that know it but use them anyway will be subject to civil penalties.
        • The CRFA, which the FTC enforces at the direction of Congress, prohibits non-disparagement provisions in consumer form contracts.

        FTC Announces First Actions Exclusively Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

        Retrieved on: 
        Wednesday, May 8, 2019
        Contract law, 114th United States Congress, Consumer Review Fairness Act, United States contract law, Contract, Law

        FTC Announces First Actions Exclusively Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

        Key Points: 

        FTC Announces First Actions Exclusively Enforcing the Consumer Review Fairness Act

          Companies included illegal non-disparagement clauses in form contracts with consumers

          • Each has agreed to separate Commission orders barring them from using such non-disparagement clauses in form contracts for goods and services, and requiring them to notify consumers who signed such contracts that the prohibited text is not enforceable.
          • These gag clauses are illegal, and companies that know it but use them anyway will be subject to civil penalties.
          • The CRFA, which the FTC enforces at the direction of Congress, prohibits non-disparagement provisions in consumer form contracts.