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USITC Finds India Springs Injure US Industry, Orders Duties

The USITC has determined that imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from India are injuring the U.S. industry. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on these imports.

USITC Determination: Electrolytic Manganese Dioxide from China Order Remains

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that revoking the existing antidumping order on imports of electrolytic manganese dioxide from China would likely lead to the continuation or recurrence of material injury. Consequently, the existing order will remain in place.

USITC Determines to Continue Trade Orders on Steel Wire Rod

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined to continue existing trade remedy orders on carbon and certain alloy steel wire rod from Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Moldova, and Trinidad and Tobago. These orders will remain in place following the five-year sunset reviews.

FTC v. Kids Project - Petition to Quash Civil Investigative Demand

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a petition to quash a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) in the matter of Kids Project (Matter Number P264800). This action relates to an ongoing FTC investigation concerning consumer protection practices.

FTC v. World Professional Association for Transgender Health - Civil Investigative Demand

The FTC has issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). WPATH has filed a petition to quash this demand, asserting it is overly broad and unduly burdensome. The FTC is seeking information related to WPATH's standards of care and data collection practices.

FTC and States Sue Cancer Recovery Foundation for Donor Deception

The FTC and 10 states have filed a lawsuit against the Cancer Recovery Foundation International, also known as Women's Cancer Fund, and its operator for allegedly deceiving donors. The charity is accused of collecting over $18 million from 2017 to 2022, with only a small fraction going to support cancer patients and the majority used for fundraisers and the operator.

FTC and States Stop Kars-R-Us.com Deceptive Fundraising Scheme

The FTC and 19 states have stopped Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. and its operators from continuing a deceptive charity fundraising scheme. The operators made false claims to donors, and under a proposed settlement, face restrictions on future fundraising, with one operator permanently banned.

FTC v. XCL Resources Holdings, LLC - Antitrust Enforcement

The FTC has filed a gun jumping case against XCL Resources Holdings, LLC, Verdun Oil Company II LLC, and EP Energy, LLC. The companies will pay a record $5.6 million civil penalty to settle allegations of illegal pre-merger coordination in violation of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

SEC and CFTC Joint Event on Crypto Harmonization

The SEC and CFTC will hold a joint event on January 27, 2026, to discuss harmonization efforts and U.S. financial leadership in the crypto era. The event aims to address regulatory clarity for market participants and foster innovation in the cryptocurrency space.

SEC Appoints New Chairman and Board Members to PCAOB

The SEC announced the appointment of Demetrios Logothetis as Chairman and three new members to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). These appointments are intended to usher in a new era of sensible and efficient oversight of auditors, focusing on the PCAOB's core mission of investor protection.