Month: August 2017

In the News: August 28, 2017

Regulatory activity dips to new lows in Trump Administration August 23, 2017, Bloomberg Government The pace of regulatory activity has dipped to new lows in the first six months of the Trump administration. Pamela Gilbert, former executive director of the more »

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In the News: August 21, 2017

The Spotlight on Fidget Spinners:  >The Rise of the Fidget Spinner and the Fall of the Well-Managed Fad August 15, 2017, The New York Times This spring, when Christine Osborne started getting phone calls about a new playground must-have — the more »

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In the News: August 14, 2017

CPSC warns public on fidget spinner risks August 10, 2017, cpsc.gov As the Consumer Product Safety Commission investigates some reported incidents associated with the popular product, Chairman-designate Ann Marie Buerkle warns fidget spinner users or potential buyers to take precautions. more »

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In the News: August 7, 2017

Lumber Liquidators is profitable again after more than two years August 1, 2017, USA Today Shares of the flooring retailer spiked 32% recently after the company reported that it returned to profitability after more than two years of financial and more »

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