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Attorney Fees in Lumber Liquidator Settlement Revisited by Court

Attorney Fees in Lumber Liquidator Settlement Revisited by Court

New York, NY, March 4, 2022—A fee award of about $10 million for consumer attorneys in two class actions over Lumber Liquidators’ allegedly subpar laminate flooring got Fourth Circuit approval [March 3], two years after the court sent the request back because of the deal’s “coupon” component, reports Bloomberg Law.

Unemployment Rate Declined to 3.8% in February

Unemployment Rate Declined to 3.8% in February

Washington, DC, March 4, 2022- Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 678,000 in February, and the unemployment rate edged down to 3.8%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Job growth was widespread, led by gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, healthcare, and construction.

Surfaces Announces Dates for 2023 Event

Surfaces Announces Dates for 2023 Event

Las Vegas, NV, March 3, 2022—The International Surface Event (TISE)—comprised of Surfaces, StonExpo/Marmomac and TileExpo—has announced the dates of its 2023 event: January 31 to February 2, with education programs begin on January 30.

Tarkett's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies Recognized by DOE

Tarkett's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategies Recognized by DOE

Solon, OH, March 3, 2022— The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently recognized Tarkett's commitment to reduce portfolio-wide greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% within ten years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies.

Labor Productivity Rose 6.6% in Q4

Labor Productivity Rose 6.6% in Q4

Washington, DC, March 3, 2022—Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased 6.6% in Q4 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, as output increased 9.1% and hours worked increased 2.4%.