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The U.S. International Trade Commission decided not to review an initial decision made by an administrative law judge. This decision allowed Skyworks Solutions to amend a complaint by adding additional patent claims in an ongoing investigation into certain wireless devices suspected of infringing several U.S. patents. The investigation initially began on August 22, 2024, and involves several companies, including Kangxi Communication Technologies and D-Link Corporation. The Commission agreed that addressing these additional claims would conserve resources and serve the public interest.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a notice regarding an application under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The application, filed by The RBB Fund Trust and First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, seeks an exemption allowing them to enter into sub-advisory agreements without needing shareholder approval. In addition, they are also requesting relief from certain disclosure requirements concerning fees paid to subadvisers. The SEC will grant this request unless a hearing is ordered, and interested parties can request a hearing by contacting the SEC by February 24, 2025.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from For Kids By Parents, Inc., alleging that certain companies in China are violating U.S. trade laws by importing and selling urine splash guards without proper authorization. The complaint seeks a ban on these products and asks for other measures like cease and desist orders to stop the sale and importation. The Commission is inviting comments from the public and interested parties on the public interest issues related to the complaint, such as health, safety, and economic impacts. Comments must be submitted electronically by a specified deadline.

RECARO Aircraft Seating Americas, LLC has been given approval to conduct certain production activities at its facility in Fort Worth, Texas, which is located in Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) 196. The approval was granted by the Foreign-Trade Zones Board after reviewing RECARO's notification and determining that no further review was necessary. This decision was made in compliance with FTZ regulations and allows RECARO's activities to proceed under specific guidelines of the FTZ Act.

The Postal Regulatory Commission has recognized a filing by the Postal Service regarding changes to rates for Inbound Parcel Post under Universal Postal Union rates, which will be effective from January 1, 2025. The Commission has established a docket for this matter and is inviting public comments on the filing, which are due by December 23, 2024. The public can access the filing details on the Commission's website. Katalin K. Clendenin has been appointed to represent the public's interests in this proceeding.

The U.S. International Trade Commission has received a complaint from Klein Tools, Inc. against Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, alleging violations involving the importation and sale of certain products like glow fish tape systems and safety helmet systems. The complaint wants the Commission to take action, such as issuing exclusion orders and imposing bonds on the allegedly infringing products during a review period. The Commission is asking for public comments on the potential impact of these actions, particularly in areas such as public health, competitive conditions, and consumer effects. Interested parties have specific deadlines to submit their comments electronically.

The U.S. International Trade Commission is seeking public comments on potential public interest issues related to a possible violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation involves certain bone cements and bone cement accessories imported by Heraeus Medical GmbH and Heraeus Medical LLC. If a violation is found, the Commission may issue exclusion and cease and desist orders against these imports. The public is invited to submit comments by March 9, 2021, focusing on how such remedial actions might impact public health, the economy, and consumers in the United States.

The Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC has submitted a proposed rule change to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This change will allow the Exchange to list and trade options on the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF as well as update the names of some trusts to their current names. The SEC has approved the rule to become effective immediately to align with similar rules from other exchanges, noting no negative effects on investor protection or public interest. The public is encouraged to submit comments on this rule change, which are due by March 14, 2025.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the renewal of its Science Board, extending its charter until June 26, 2026. This board provides expert advice to the FDA on various complex scientific and technical issues crucial to the agency's mission, including areas like food safety, pharmacology, and public health. The board consists of 21 voting members, with additional members or consultants temporarily added as necessary for specific expertise. The renewal confirms that it is in the public interest to maintain this advisory board for at least two more years.

The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC filed a proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to remove outdated language from its rules related to company listing fees and listing standards. The proposal aims to eliminate obsolete references linked to past dates, thereby improving the clarity of Nasdaq’s rules without making any significant changes to their content. The SEC has agreed to waive the standard 30-day waiting period for this rule change, allowing it to take effect immediately upon filing. The changes are not expected to affect competition or investor protection, nor did Nasdaq receive any comments from its members or the public about this proposal.