United States administrative law

MJardin Group Provides Update on Cannabella Acquisition

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Friday, October 18, 2019
Physical sciences, Supply chain management, Government procurement in the United States, United States administrative law, Mentor Graphics, Purchasing, Lithium

The Common Shares are being priced at $0.715 CAD per Common Share and will reduce the purchase price payable on closing of the Cannabella acquisition by $400,000 USD.

Key Points: 
  • The Common Shares are being priced at $0.715 CAD per Common Share and will reduce the purchase price payable on closing of the Cannabella acquisition by $400,000 USD.
  • Completion of the Cannabella acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval.
  • The Cannabella acquisition provides extraction capabilities to MJardins current cultivation operations in Nevada, allowing the Company to use a portion of its cultivation output for extracts towards edibles, topicals and other potential product lines.
  • MJardin assumes no responsibility to update or revise forward-looking information to reflect new events or circumstances unless required by applicable law.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Says Proposed Revisions to Lead and Copper Rule ‘An Important Step Forward’

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Friday, October 11, 2019
Labor, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Other Energy, Steel, Congressional News, Views, Utilities, Public policy, Government, Engineering, Energy, Manufacturing, Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban planning, Retail, Architecture, Home Goods, Building Systems, White House, Federal Government, Public policy, Other Natural Resources, Physical sciences, Chemistry, Natural sciences, Chemical elements, Native element minerals, Water supply and sanitation in the United States, Lead and Copper Rule, Lead poisoning, United States administrative law, Plumbing, Copper, Lead

Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) today called the EPAs long-awaited proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule an important step forward.

Key Points: 
  • Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) today called the EPAs long-awaited proposed revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule an important step forward.
  • The proposed rule represents the first major overhaul of federal protections for lead in drinking water in two decades.
  • The long-term Lead and Copper Rule proposal represents an important step forward in addressing lead risks and our aging water infrastructure, said Stackpole following the announcement.
  • Plumbing manufacturers continue to be committed to efforts to reduce lead and look forward to reviewing the proposed rule.

Material Fact: Acquisition of Interest in Frade

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Energy, Other Energy, Oil, Gas, Government procurement in the United States, United States administrative law, Frade

From this date, the economic benefit stemming from the 18.26% interest in the Frade Field will be incorporated into PetroRios financial statements.

Key Points: 
  • From this date, the economic benefit stemming from the 18.26% interest in the Frade Field will be incorporated into PetroRios financial statements.
  • The acquisition represents yet another successful step in the execution of PetroRios growth strategy, through the acquisition and redevelopment of producing fields.
  • As such, the Company has managed to replicate Polvo Fields success in Frade, thereby increasing the Fields profitability and extending its economic life.
  • The Company is also grateful for the work put in by all its employees directly involved in this important acquisition.

MC Digital Realty To Acquire Additional Land In Tokyo To Develop 120-Megawatt Connected Campus

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Monday, September 30, 2019
Economy, Money, Finance, Banking, Government procurement in the United States, United States administrative law, Risk, Mergers and acquisitions, Interest rate, Insurance, Bank

This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to the expected timing and benefits developing our data center campus in Tokyo (NRT11), our joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation,the expected data center demand in Japanand our plans and expectations in the Asia Pacific region.

Key Points: 
  • This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to the expected timing and benefits developing our data center campus in Tokyo (NRT11), our joint venture with Mitsubishi Corporation,the expected data center demand in Japanand our plans and expectations in the Asia Pacific region.
  • These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the following: reduced demand for data centers or decreases in information technology spending; decreased rental rates, increased operating costs or increased vacancy rates; increased competition or available supply of data center space; the suitability of our data centers and data center infrastructure, delays or disruptions in connectivity or availability of power, or failures or breaches of our physical and information security infrastructure or services; our dependence upon significant customers, bankruptcy or insolvency of a major customer or a significant number of smaller customers, or defaults on or non-renewal of leases by customers; breaches of our obligations or restrictions under our contracts with our customers; our inability to successfully develop and lease new properties and development space, and delays or unexpected costs in development of properties; the impact of current global and local economic, credit and market conditions; our inability to retain data center space that we lease or sublease from third parties; difficulties managing an international business and acquiring or operating properties in foreign jurisdictions and unfamiliar metropolitan areas; our failure to realize the intended benefits from, or disruptions to our plans and operations or unknown or contingent liabilities related to, our recent acquisitions; our failure to successfully integrate and operate acquired or developed properties or businesses; difficulties in identifying properties to acquire and completing acquisitions; risks related to joint venture investments, including as a result of our lack of control of such investments; risks associated with using debt to fund our business activities, including re-financing and interest rate risks, our failure to repay debt when due, adverse changes in our credit ratings or our breach of covenants or other terms contained in our loan facilities and agreements; our failure to obtain necessary debt and equity financing, and our dependence on external sources of capital; financial market fluctuations and changes in foreign currency exchange rates; adverse economic or real estate developments in our industry or the industry sectors that we sell to, including risks relating to decreasing real estate valuations and impairment charges and goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges; our inability to manage our growth effectively; losses in excess of our insurance coverage; environmental liabilities and risks related to natural disasters; our inability to comply with rules and regulations applicable to our Company; our failure to maintain our status as a REIT for federal income tax purposes; our operating partnership's failure to qualify as a partnership for federal income tax purposes; restrictions on our ability to engage in certain business activities; and changes in local, state, federal and international laws and regulations, including related to taxation, real estate and zoning laws, and increases in real property tax rates.
  • For a further list and description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports and other filings by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quartersended March 31, 2019and June 30, 2019.
  • The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

New Federal Contracting Podcast Launched by USFCR

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Friday, September 27, 2019
United States administrative law, Government procurement in the United States, Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Available episodes include:

Key Points: 
  • Available episodes include:
    The System to Conquer All Systems, SAM
    Upcoming topics on the podcast will include the MSPV program, simplified acquisition procedures, DSBS, and the merger between FBO and beta.SAM.
  • The podcast will also feature various guests including federal contracting experts who will provide their insights as well as various business owners.
  • No matter your industry or size, we offer a variety of services to help you reach and exceed your government contracting goals.
  • For more information about The Government Buysa Podcast contact David Rockwell at [email protected] or (877) 252-2700 ext.750.

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Ways to Improve Current Requirements For Negative Option Marketing

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Contents, United States administrative law, Artificial intelligence, Government, Administrative law, Rulemaking, Federal Trade Commission, Automatic number-plate recognition, Marketing

Today the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on ways to improve its existing regulations for negative option marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Today the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on ways to improve its existing regulations for negative option marketing.
  • Negative option marketing is a common form of marketing whereby the absence of affirmative consumer action constitutes consent to be charged for goods or services.
  • As detailed in an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), the FTC seeks public comment on ways to improve existing regulatory requirements, including whether the agency should use its rulemaking authority under the FTC Act to expand the scope and coverage of the existing Negative Option Rule.
  • The Commission seeks any suggestions or alternative methods for improving current requirements, in an effort to more effectively protect consumers from negative option violations.

FTC Seeks Public Comment on Ways to Improve Current Requirements For Negative Option Marketing

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Contents, United States administrative law, Artificial intelligence, Government, Administrative law, Rulemaking, Federal Trade Commission, Automatic number-plate recognition, Marketing

Today the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on ways to improve its existing regulations for negative option marketing.

Key Points: 
  • Today the Federal Trade Commission announced it is seeking public comment on ways to improve its existing regulations for negative option marketing.
  • Negative option marketing is a common form of marketing whereby the absence of affirmative consumer action constitutes consent to be charged for goods or services.
  • As detailed in an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR), the FTC seeks public comment on ways to improve existing regulatory requirements, including whether the agency should use its rulemaking authority under the FTC Act to expand the scope and coverage of the existing Negative Option Rule.
  • The Commission seeks any suggestions or alternative methods for improving current requirements, in an effort to more effectively protect consumers from negative option violations.

Debt Collection Industry Asks CFPB for Clarity in Updated FDCPA Rule

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Economy, Financial services, Finance, United States administrative law, Contract law, United States federal banking legislation, Bankruptcy in the United States, Debt collection, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Rulemaking, ACA International

As the leading voice of the ARM industry, ACA International submitted more than 150 pages of comments Sept. 17, 2019 on the CFPB's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of 1977.

Key Points: 
  • As the leading voice of the ARM industry, ACA International submitted more than 150 pages of comments Sept. 17, 2019 on the CFPB's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act of 1977.
  • In 2016,our industryreturned $67.6 billion of funds to U.S. businessesthat's an average savings of $579 for every American household," Neeb said.
  • Defining the limited content message and attempt to communicate under the FDCPA is important to provide clarity for leaving voicemails.
  • Join ACA International's leadership team as they discuss and analyze the industry's position on the CFPB's proposed debt collection rule.

Former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Joins Aetion's Board of Directors

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Health, American Enterprise Institute, Scott Gottlieb, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Articles, Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Food and Drug Administration, Gottlieb, United States administrative law

NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Aetion , the health care technology company that delivers real-world evidence (RWE) for life sciences companies, payers, and regulatory agencies, announced that former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb has joined its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Aetion , the health care technology company that delivers real-world evidence (RWE) for life sciences companies, payers, and regulatory agencies, announced that former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb has joined its board of directors.
  • Gottlieb served as the 23rd Commissioner of Food and Drugs from May 2017 to April 2019.
  • Gottlieb first served at the FDA under President George W. Bush as Deputy Commissioner for Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as a senior advisor to the FDA Commissioner.
  • Gottlieb joins the Aetion Board of Directors during a momentous year for the company.

Infinity Energy Resources Binds Option to Purchase Current Production and 11,000 Leasehold Acres

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Government procurement in the United States, United States administrative law

The purchase option gives the Company the right to acquire the Properties for $2.5 million prior to December 31, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • The purchase option gives the Company the right to acquire the Properties for $2.5 million prior to December 31, 2019.
  • The purchase will include the existing production equipment, infrastructure and ownership of 11 square miles of existing 3-D seismic data on the acreage.
  • Infinity intends to complete the acquisition prior to the end of this year, subject to obtaining adequate financing.
  • If such a sale occurs, Infinity would be entitled to 10% of the proceeds of the sale on the closing date.