Tackling Tobacco: April 2024 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupA potential flavor ban in Vermont meets a roadblock in the governor's office. Retailers Ask Judge to Reject Swipe Fee SettlementNational Retail Federation calls proposed temporary reduction in fees "a drop in the bucket." Federal Operation Seizes $700K in Illegal Vapor Products The confiscated items included youth-appealing brands such as Puff Bar, Elf Bar and Pixi. Biden Administration Indefinitely Postpones Menthol Ban U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra: The public comment period "has yielded an immense amount of feedback." NACS: New Overtime Rule Could Negatively Impact Small Businesses A raised threshold will potentially extend overtime protections to millions of previously exempt salaried employees. Foxtrot Parent Company Faces Possible Class Action Lawsuit A former employee at a Chicago store alleges violation of the WARN Act. FDA Seeks Penalties From 22 Retailers Over Sales of Unauthorized E-Cigarettes The agency has issued more than 550 warning letters to retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products as of April. EPA Approves E15 Sales for 2024 Summer Driving Season The agency aims to provide relief at the pump from market supply issues created by the ongoing war in Ukraine and conflict in the Middle East. Sheetz Reaffirms Commitment to D&I Following EEOC Lawsuit Filing claims the retailer's hiring practices result in racial discrimination. FDA Denies Marketing of 65 MNGO-Branded Vapor Products Shenzhen Yibo Technology failed to provide adequate evidence that the products' design features would prevent tampering or misuse, according to the agency. First Previous 6 7 8 9 10 Next Last
