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CFTC Secures $185K Judgment Against Wisconsin Man in Trading Fraud

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission obtained a federal court judgment requiring Wisconsin resident Robert Narvett to pay more than $185,000 in restitution and face a permanent trading ban for operating a fraudulent commodity trading scheme that lasted eight years.

•Federal court ordered $185,000+ restitution and permanent CFTC trading ban for Robert Narvett
•Eight-year fraud scheme involved misappropriation of client commodity futures trading accounts
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Instacart to Pay $60 Million to Settle FTC Lawsuit Over Deceptive Practices

The Federal Trade Commission announced that grocery delivery giant Instacart will pay $60 million in consumer refunds to settle allegations of deceptive business practices. The company allegedly misled customers with false 'free delivery' claims while charging mandatory service fees and automatically enrolling users in subscription services without proper consent.

•Instacart will pay $60 million in refunds to consumers harmed by deceptive practices
•Company falsely advertised 'free delivery' while charging mandatory service fees up to 15% of order cost
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California Company Recalls Tamales Over Deadly Listeria Risk

Primavera Nueva Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of select 4-count tamales due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in vulnerable populations.

•Primavera Nueva Inc. voluntarily recalled select 4-count tamales due to potential Listeria contamination
•Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and fatal infections in children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals
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OSHA Partners with Harvey Construction on Community Center Safety Initiative

The U.S. Department of Labor has established a safety partnership with Harvey Construction Corp. to promote enhanced workplace safety standards during construction of the Mark Stebbins Community Center. The collaboration represents a proactive regulatory approach to construction site safety compliance.

•OSHA established safety partnership with Harvey Construction Corp. for Mark Stebbins Community Center project
•Agreement promotes enhanced workplace safety standards beyond minimum regulatory requirements
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Boss Dairy Farms Recalls Cheddar Cheese Over Listeria Contamination Risk

Boss Dairy Farms has voluntarily recalled one retail lot of Charlevoix Cheese Company 8oz Mild Cheddar Cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA announced the recall on Dec. 17, 2025, citing serious health risks from the dangerous bacterium.

•Boss Dairy Farms voluntarily recalled Charlevoix Cheese Company 8oz Mild Cheddar Cheese due to potential Listeria contamination
•Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infections, particularly dangerous for pregnant women, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals
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Fed Terminates Enforcement Actions Against Goldman Sachs, Metropolitan

The Federal Reserve Board announced the termination of enforcement actions against The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. and Metropolitan Commercial Bank. The decision indicates both institutions have satisfied regulatory requirements to resolve their compliance issues.

•Federal Reserve terminates enforcement actions against Goldman Sachs and Metropolitan Commercial Bank
•Both institutions satisfied regulatory requirements to resolve compliance issues
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FTC Orders Nomad to Return $186M After Massive Security Breach

The Federal Trade Commission reached a settlement with Illusory Systems Inc., operating as Nomad, requiring the company to return recovered funds and implement comprehensive security measures after hackers exploited coding vulnerabilities to steal $186 million from consumers in July 2022.

•FTC settlement requires Nomad to return recovered funds to consumers and implement mandatory information security program following $186 million hack
•Company's inadequate coding practices and failure to test software led to preventable security breach in July 2022 that cost consumers $100 million
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Connecticut Contractor Faces $1.2M OSHA Fine for Repeat Safety Violations

The US Department of Labor has proposed a $1.2 million fine against Sound Construction Inc., a Connecticut earthwork contractor, following a follow-up inspection that revealed continued workplace safety violations. The substantial penalty reflects OSHA's enforcement action against repeat offenders.

•Sound Construction Inc. faces $1.2 million OSHA fine for continued safety violations
•Follow-up inspection revealed company failed to address previously cited hazards
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FTC and 21 States File Amended Lawsuit Against Uber Over Deceptive Billing

The Federal Trade Commission and 21 states filed an amended complaint against Uber, alleging the company charged consumers for its Uber One subscription without consent and failed to deliver promised savings. The expanded lawsuit seeks civil penalties for violations of federal and state consumer protection laws.

•FTC and 21 states filed amended complaint against Uber over Uber One subscription practices
•Allegations include charging without consent, failing to deliver promised $0 delivery fees and $25 monthly savings
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CFPB and Fed Set 2026 Dollar Thresholds for Consumer Credit Rules

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Reserve Board announced updated dollar thresholds that will determine which consumer credit and lease transactions are subject to federal Truth in Lending and Consumer Leasing protections in 2026.

•CFPB and Federal Reserve announced updated dollar thresholds for 2026 consumer credit and lease protections
•New thresholds determine which transactions must comply with Truth in Lending and Consumer Leasing regulations
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