EchoStar took a $5 million charge against Q2 earnings to cover possible liability in its legal battle against TiVo, the company said in a 10Q filed Monday with the SEC. TiVo said it’s seeking up to $975 million from EchoStar and Dish Network for contempt of court sanctions for sales made to Dish DVR subscribers April 2008 to June 2009. EchoStar officials said their company would be on the hook for more than $5 million if Dish couldn’t pay any court award, EchoStar officials said.
On July 30, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2749), a bill to require registration of importers and brokers; generate resources to support FDA oversight of food safety; increase inspections; and require food imports to demonstrate safety; among other things.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued notices announcing provisionally accepted settlement agreements and orders containing civil penalties for ten companies.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued three notices of availability of draft guidances for industry on minimizing microbial food safety hazards of leafy greens, melons, and tomatoes.
On July 30, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 2749), a bill to require registration of importers, brokers, and food facilities; generate resources to support FDA oversight of food safety; increase inspections; and require food imports to demonstrate safety; among other things.
THIS RE-ISSUANCE CORRECTS INFORMATION ON BROKER REGISTRATION TAKEN FROM A HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE SUMMARY OF H.R. 2749. CORRECTION IS NOTED BELOW.
Orbital Sciences said Q2 2009 revenue was $270 million, compared to $301 million in the second quarter of 2008. Second quarter 2009 operating income was $12.8 million, compared to $26.5 million in the second quarter of 2008.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a proposed rule that would amend 7 CFR 319 by establishing a new category of regulated articles in the imported nursery stock (plants for planting) regulations, whose importation is not authorized until a pest risk analysis occurs. Written comments are due by October 21, 2009.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a Federal Register notice seeking comments on the effectiveness of the ASTM F963-08 toy standard, as required by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA1).
The U.S. Trade Representative has announced new measures that the Obama Administration intends to take to better enforce U.S. trade rights around the world.