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US Supreme Court rejects tobacco firms' appeal over graphic warnings

November 29, 2024

The rule was adopted by the agency in 2020 during Donald Trump's first presidential administration. The FDA required that warnings about the risks of smoking occupy the top 50% of cigarette packs and top 20% of advertisements. The regulation is technically in effect, but the FDA has generally withheld, enforcing it amid legal challenges.

Read more at Reuters

When can I buy alcohol on Thanksgiving in Michigan?

November 27, 2024

If your relatives show up on Thanksgiving wondering where their favorite bottle of wine, beer or liquor is, you're in luck: Michigan doesn't restrict sales on the holiday, so you can run out to buy what you need.
Generally, any retail or on-premises alcohol sales location may open and operate on Thanksgiving as it would on any other day.

Read more at Detroit Free Press

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New federal rules give airline passengers more rights

November 26, 2024

As holiday travel ramps up, it's time to review the new federal rules governing refunds for travel disruptions. The rule was announced in April 2024 to make it easier for airline passengers to get refunds for cancelled or significantly changed flights.

Read more at Consumer Affairs

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Federal judge overturns new overtime rule

November 25, 2024

'A lump of coal' for US employees: Federal judge overturns new overtime rule.

The Department of Labor rule was set to go into effect in two phases. On July 1, 2024, the minimum salary for salaried employees (also known as exempt employees) increased from $35,568 a year to $43,888 a year. On January 1, 2025, it was set to increase to $58,656 a year.

Read more at Fox 17

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