Saturday - November 23, 2024
News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors Newsletter for Saturday November 23, 2024 ( 8 items )  

Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Justice Department Seek Limits to Google Business Practices to End Search Engine Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Attorney General Mayes and other state attorneys general along with the Justice Department late yesterday proposed a robust package of remedies to end Google's unlawful monopoly over internet search engines and to restore competition to benefit consumers. "This bipartisan effort reflects a shared commitment to restoring fair competition in the digital marketplace," said Attorne  more

BLS Issues Report on State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2364) on Nov. 20, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 1 state on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 3 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 3 states and de  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Nerf Barrage Youth Bike Helmets
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Nerf Barrage Youth Bike Helmets Hazard: The recalled helmets do not comply with the retention system requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulations for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the wearer in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: November 21, 2024 Units: About 6,500 Consumer Conta  more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Segway Ninebot P100 KickScooters
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Segway Ninebot P100 KickScooters Hazard: The front fork of the recalled KickScooters can break, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: November 21, 2024 Units: About 1,400 Consumer Contact: Segway toll-free at 866-473-4929 from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, by email at recall@segway.com, or online at http  more

ILL. A.G. RAOUL, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SEEK REMEDIES TO END GOOGLE'S SEARCH ENGINE MONOPOLY
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general in announcing a robust package of remedies to end Google's unlawful monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition to benefit consumers. "For too long, Google has maintained a monopoly as an online search engine. The remedies include  more

N.C. A.G. Josh Stein Proposes Solutions to End Google Search Engine Monopoly
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 23 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein, other state attorneys general, and the Justice Department this week proposed remedies that would end Google's unlawful monopoly over internet search engines and restore competition. "Google damaged the market and harmed competition for North Carolinians," said Attorney General Josh Stein. "These steps would help restore healthy competit  more

Ohio A.G. Yost, Other AGs and DOJ Propose Final Judgment to Rein In Google's Anticompetitive Practices
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 23 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 37 of his colleagues and the U.S. Department of Justice have recommended a plan to resolve Google's anticompetitive conduct and promote fair competition in the internet search and advertising markets. The proposed final judgment, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, marks the most recent development in a lawsuit dating to 2020  more

President Biden Issues Remarks Honoring Boston Celtics at 2024 NBA Champions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Nov. 21, 2024, honoring the 2024 NBA Champions, the Boston Celtics: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Well, welcome to the White House. (Applause.) I don't know -- know any of these guys behind me, but they just showed up. I don't know where the hell they came from. (Laughter.) 2024 NBA champions: the Bols- -- you're Celtics, right? -- (laughter) -- the Boston Celtics. (Applause.) Not just any champion but the winningest franchise in l  more