ASAToday for October 31st, 2024

Oceans Shipping Reform Act Awaiting President Biden’s Signature The House voted this week to pass the Senate-passed Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which empowers the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to take steps to…

Senate Gun Safety Proposal Over this past weekend, a group of 20 senators (10 Republicans and 10 Democrats) reached a deal on a “framework” for a gun-control package. Senate Majority Leader Schumer,…

DOL Reviews Independent Contractor Rule On June 3, 2022, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division announced that it is reviewing regulations addressing the distinction between an employee and an independent…

This Week in Congress There are now less than seven work weeks before Congress leaves town for its month-long August recess.  By the time the members return in September, the fervor of…