Regulation
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Wellness Industry: Regulatory Gaps Threaten Consumers
Despite existing regulations, wellness companies can legally promote supplements with 'structure/function' claims so vague they are routinely misinterpreted by the public as cures for serious...

FTC Bans Fake Reviews Amid Consumer Distrust in 5-Star Ratings
In 2024 alone, Amazon proactively blocked over 275 million suspected fake reviews from its store.

Small business optimism rises despite inflation and regulatory challenges.
Over 5 million new business applications have been filed every year since 2021, signaling a powerful entrepreneurial drive in the American economy.

AI Revolutionizes Industries, Prompting New Rules
Eighty percent of companies deploying artificial intelligence agents, automation, and digital twins have already cut headcount, according to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .

SBA Hosts Roundtable to Cut Small Business Regulatory Burdens
A fisherman reported being regulated by 17 different federal agencies, with overlapping regulations causing issues such as requiring separate inspections for squid by different agencies, according to

SBA Aims to Cut Red Tape for Entrepreneurs
A fisherman once reported being regulated by 17 different federal agencies, facing duplicate inspections for squid, according to Federal News Network .

Connecticut Democrats' small business policies may be hindering economic growth.
In the last fiscal year, 40% of new small businesses in Connecticut cited 'regulatory complexity' as their primary reason for slower-than-expected growth or even closure within their first two years,