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RevoLaze Filed a Investigation to Against 17 Denim Jean Companies for Patent Infringement
Aug 20, 2014RevoLaze, a laser technology firm has filed a complaint requesting a 337 Investigation with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), against 17 denim jean companies for patent infringement. It has also filed a general exclusion ...
Tags: RevoLaze, Investigation, Apparel
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NAHB Has Requested That The OSHA Withdraw a Proposed Rule
Mar 5, 2014The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has requested that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdraw a proposed rule that would drastically lower the permissible exposure limit (PEL) of crystalline silica ...
Tags: Osha Withdraws Silica Rule, The National Association of Home Builders
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More Action Is Needed to Reduce Illness and Death to Silica Dust at Work
Dec 26, 2013More action is needed to reduce illness and death among the millions of Americans exposed to silica dust at work, according to a new report. It has long been known that silica -- a natural substance found in most rocks, sand and clay -- ...
Tags: silica dust, lung disease, silicosis
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Collaborative Partnership Is Needed to Address Problems in The Mining Sector
Oct 16, 2013Collaborative partnership is needed to address problems in the mining sector, South Africa's Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said on Monday. "These problems cannot be addressed by any one group acting alone, they will require ...
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Natural Stone Council's Board of Directors Unanimously Voted to Join The Newly Formed CISC
Sep 27, 2013In response to OSHA's recently released proposed silica rule, the Natural Stone Council's Board of Directors unanimously voted to join the newly formed Construction Industry Safety Coalition (CISC). The CISC is seeking practical and ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration
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The Rupp Report Wrote About The Initiative Against Rip-off Artists
Mar 21, 2013Last week, the Rupp Report wrote about the initiative against rip-off artists, as it is called in Switzerland, or against Fats Cats, as called misleadingly in some other countries (See " The Rupp Report: Is Enough Now Enough?" ...
