CPSC amendment raises a storm

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James Broyhill is supporting a bill which would allow the furniture industry to bypass California's regulations on the flammability of furniture. His bill would allow the furniture industry to bypass state safety regulations by entering into an individual agreement with the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

Admin. of general economic programs, Standards, Laws, regulations and rules, Political aspects, Safety regulations, Flammable materials, United States. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Upholstered Furniture Action Council

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Bathique is sued by franchisee

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Owner of 3 Bathique franchise stores in N.Y. sues franchisor, 2 principals and 52 bath and linen suppliers - he accuses the suppliers of discriminatory pricing - and that Bathique use misleading and deceptive information.

Patent owners and lessors, Misc. homefurnishings stores, Cases, Retail industry, Retail trade, Antitrust law, Contracts, Franchises, Duke, Paul, Seipel, Don A., Bathique International Ltd.

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More Wickes units may be shuttered

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Wickes may close more warehouse showrooms. Wickes filed for Chapter 11 two weeks ago.

Furniture stores, Management, Finance, Chain stores, Showrooms, Kaye, Walter, Wickes Companies Inc.

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