AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Straus Family Creamery organic ice cream is being pulled in 17 states, including Connecticut, after FDA flagged possible metal fragments in specific vanilla bean, strawberry, cookie dough, Dutch chocolate and mint chip pints/quarts with late-December 2026 best-by dates. Retail Security vs Privacy: Kroger confirmed it uses automatic anti-theft license-plate scanning at store entrances, a move critics say could expose everyday shoppers’ data. Banking Rule Change: The OCC finalized a rule preempting state escrow-interest requirements, potentially reshaping what mortgage escrow accounts pay nationwide. Legal/AI Business Model: Falcon Rappaport & Berkman launched a litigation subscription plan aimed at replacing six-minute billing increments with predictable monthly pricing. Connecticut & Regional Business: Arvinas held its Impact Day across Connecticut and beyond, while NEWEA urged Congress to boost water infrastructure funding and tackle biosolids and PFAS. Crypto Shakeout: Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot filed for Chapter 11 and shut down its network after losses and tougher compliance rules.
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