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134 National and State Associations Endorse Swipe Fee Reform Amendment
According to RILA Survey: Protecting Customer Data is a Top Priority for Retailers
Consumers Benefit Most from Retailers’ Embrace of Mobility Devices
Leading Retailers Report Continued Growth in Retail Crime
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"FACTA FIX" Bill Passes Unanimously
1.66 Million Consumers Agree, Interchange Fees are Unfair
55 Industry Groups Tell Senate: Financial Reform Must Include Interchange Reform
Adam Siegel to Lead RILA Sustainability Program
AG Holder Tells Senate Judiciary Committee: Organized Retail Crime is a National Problem
April Retail Sales Show Slight Gains
As Summer Sizzles, Retail Sales Fizzle
AutoZone’s William Rhodes Elected Chairman of RILA Board of Directors
Bills Introduced to Combat Organized Retail Crime
Congress Hears First Hand of Risks Caused By Organized Retail Crime
Congress Hears from Federal Law Enforcement on Retail Crime
Congress Passes"FACTA FIX" Bill
C-Suite Executives Address Audience at RILA's Loss Prevention Conference
Despite an Emerging Recovery, Economy Still Unable to Add Jobs
Disappointing Jobs Report Raises Concern About Strength of Recovery
Dollar General's Rick Dreiling Delivers RILA Logistics 2010 Opening Keynote
Durbin Organized Retail Crime Bill Introduction Applauded by Leading Retail Association
Economic Headwinds Drive Retail Sales Down in June
Emling to Lead RILA Government Affairs Team
Employers to Senate Finance Committee: Grace Period Necessary to Keep Insurance Affordable
Escalating Interchange Fees Stifle Retail Job Growth
Financial Reform Bill: A Missed Opportunity to Protect Merchants, Small and Large
Financial Reform Must Address Hidden Interchange Fees
Financial Regulatory Reform Unfairly Affects Retailers and Leaves Excessive Credit Card Swipe Fees Untouched
First of Its Kind Sustainability Conference to Address Environmental Compliance
First Retail Mobile Executive Summit a Success
Former Ways and Means Staff Member to Lead Trade Work for Retail Association
House Clean Truck Hearing Highlights Retail Industry's Commitment to Clean Air at Ports
House Passes $18 Billion Energy Tax Bill
Import Summit Highlights Industry's Commitment to Safety
Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Preserve the “First Sale Rule”
Industry Veterans to Lead Loss Prevention Committee
Intertek Joins Retail Led Consumer Product Safety Effort
JC Penney CEO Mike Ullman to Keynote RILA's Envronmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference
Job Declines Continue Despite other Positive Signs
Join RILA in Contacting Governor Schwarzenegger
LA Police Chief Bill Bratton Delivers Keynote at RILA Loss Prevention Conference
Leading Retail Association and Clean Truck Coalition Partner to Improve Air Quality
Leading Retail Association Applauds Senate Efforts on Immigration Issue; Expresses Concern With Several Provisions
Leading Retail Association Applauds Signing of the Free Trade Agreement with South Korea and Urges Swift Congressional Action
Leading Retail Association Applauds Signing of Trade Promotion Agreement with Panama and Urges Swift Congressional Action on All Latin Trade Agreements
Leading Retail Association Commends Administration and Congress on Bipartisan Trade Policy
Leading Retail Association Launches First Ever Retail Litigation Center
Leading Retail Association to Launch First Retail Law Conference in 2010
Leading Retail Association Urges Commerce Secretary to Ensure Actions Are Consistent With International Obligations
Leading Retail Executives Join RILA Board of Directors
Leading Retail Trade Group Comments on Economic Stimulus
Legislation To Combat Organized Retail Crime Introduced
Lisa LaBruno Joins RILA as Vice President for Loss Prevention and Legal Affairs
Lowe's Robert Niblock Elected RILA Chairman
Main Street Employers Applaud Introduction of Streamline Sales Tax Legislation
Main Street Employers Back Delahunt Push to Pass Streamline Sales Tax Legislation
Members Efforts on Sustainability
Neill to Lead RILA Product Safety Initiative
New Zealand Settlement With MasterCard on Interchange Fees Welcomed by Retail Industry
News from RILA's Board Meeting; New Members
November Jobs Report Shows Employers Face Continued Challenges
November Retail Sales Gains a Positive Sign
October Jobs Report: A Reminder Economy Remains Fragile
Patagonia CEO Casey Sheahan to Headline RILA Sustainability Conference
Paul Jones to Join RILA as Vice President for Asset Protection
PLAYING POLITICS WITH NATIONAL SECURITY:
President Obama Praises Retailers as Part of the Health Care Solution
Private-Sector Job Creation Key to Meaningful Economic Growth
Recap of RILA's Board of Director's Meeting
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REFORM SWIPE FEES NOW: MasterCard CEO Attacks Merchants for Fighting Back Against Excessive Credit Card Fees
Retail Association Testifies on Pennsylvania Proposal for Universal Health Care Coverage
Retail Association Welcomes Extension of Energy Tax Incentives
Retail Industry Applauds Introduction of Credit Card Fair Fee Act
Retail Industry Draws Line as Health Care Reform Moves Forward
Retail Industry Job Gains Lead January Jobs Report
Retail Industry Leaders Files Amicus In California Health Care Litigation
Retail Industry Poised to Convene to Discuss Environmental Sustainability
Retail Leaders Express Concerns with Senate Health Care Legislation
Retail Partnership Forged To Strengthen Consumer Product Safety
Retail Sales Day for September No Longer to Coincide with Yom Kippur
Retail Sales Flat in December Amid Continued High Unemployment
Retail Sales Growth Supporting Economic Recovery
Retail Sales Hold Steady as Holiday Season Approaches
Retail Survey Shows Crime Continues to Rise Amid Troubled Economy
Retail Survey Shows Crime Increases Tied to Economy
Retail Sustainability Initiative Inaugural Meeting a Success
Retailers and Law Enforcement Join Forces to Combat Organized Retail Crime
Retailers and Law Enforcement Join Forces to Combat Organized Retail Crime
Retailers Applaud Landrieu/Shaheen Health Care Amendment
Retailers Applaud Legislation to Foster Sustainable Development in Haiti
Retailers Applaud Passage of Peru Trade Agreement
Retailers Applaud Senate Passage of Help Act
Retailers Applaud Senators for Protecting Workers' Right to a Private Ballot
Retailers build environmental sustainability and compliance programs
Retailers Demonstrate Commitment to Environmental Sustainability and Compliance
Retailers Demonstrate Commitment to Sourcing Legally Harvested Wood
Retailers Express Disappointment over Passage of Card Check Bill
Retailers Look to State of the Union Address for Economic Focus
Retailers Optimistic as January Sales Show Continued Improvement
Retailers Urge Congress to Implement Safe Port Act;
Retailers Welcome Congressional Guidance on Illegal Logging Law
Retailers Welcome Effort to Improve and Extend Trade Preference Programs
Retailers Welcome GAO Findings on Credit Card Interchange Fees
Retailers Welcome Strong March Sales Gains
Retrospective Trade Enforcement Undermines American Competitiveness in Global Economy
RILA & Deloitte's Tax Conference Tackles Essential Tax Issues
RILA Addresses Organized Retail Crime Crisis at California Senate Hearing
RILA Adds Jason Brewer as Vice President of Communications and Advocacy
RILA Adds Mark Warren as Vice President for Tax Policy
RILA and Leading Coalition Urge Renewal and Reform of U.S. Trade Preference Programs
RILA and NRF Agree to Merge
RILA and NRF Collaborate to Launch Crime Incident Database
RILA and NRF End Merger Discussions
RILA and RetailConnections Announce Speakers for Retail Mobile Executive Summit
RILA and RetailConnections Kick Off First Ever Retail Mobile Executive Summit
RILA and RetailConnections Launch First Ever Retail Mobile Executive Summit
RILA Announces 2009 Logistics Conference Keynote Speaker
RILA Announces 2010 Logistics Conference Speakers
RILA Announces Additions to Senior Staff
RILA Announces Creation of Asset Protection Leaders Council
RILA Announces EPA Sustainability Web Portal for Retail Industry
RILA Announces Import Safety Summit Agenda
RILA Announces Industry's First Ever Comprehensive Green Conference
RILA Announces Kelly Kolb as Vice President of Global Supply Chain Policy
RILA Announces Launch of EPA Retail Sustainability Portal
RILA Announces New Board Members
RILA Announces New Partnership With AMB Property Corporation
RILA Announces New Strategic Plan and Organizational Design
RILA Announces REI President and CEO Sally Jewell as Sustainability Conference Keynote Speaker
RILA Announces Senior Vice President to Lead Government Affairs Team
RILA Applauds Adminstration Action on U.S. - Colombia Trade Agreement
RILA Applauds Agreement on Economic Stimulus
RILA Applauds Agreement on Product Safety Legislation
RILA Applauds Bipartisan Action to Solidify Markets
RILA Applauds Bipartisan Product Safety Bill and Urges Passage
RILA Applauds Congressional Action to Extend Trade Adjustment Assistance
RILA Applauds Congressional Committee Action the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
RILA Applauds Congressional Hearing on Interchange Fee Reform
RILA Applauds Decision to Take More Time to Debate Health Care
RILA Applauds House Judiciary Committee Hearing on Organized Retail Crime
RILA Applauds House Passage of H.R. 1830 to Extend Andean Trade Preferences
RILA Applauds House Passage of Stimulus Package
RILA Applauds Introduction of E-Fencing Legislation
RILA Applauds Legislation to Create Rural Energy Savings Program
RILA Applauds President's Commitment to Health Care in State of the Union
RILA Applauds Public-Private Partnership to Aid in Disaster Preparedness
RILA Applauds Ruling Striking Down Suffolk County, New York Health Plan Mandate
RILA Applauds Sen. Blanche Lincoln’s Opposition to EFCA
RILA Applauds Senate Finance Committee for Pressing Forward on Panama Trade Agreement
RILA Applauds Senate Vote to Table Schumer Amendment
RILA Applauds Senator Specter’s Support for Worker Rights
RILA Applauds the U.S. Court of Appeals Decision to Uphold Lower Court
RILA Awards Scholarship to Chadron State Senior
RILA Awards Scholarship to University of Arizona Senior
RILA Board of Directors Meets in Washington
RILA Commends House Blue Dogs On Health Care
RILA comments on Economic Recovery Measures
RILA Comments on Finance Committee Health Reform Proposal
RILA Comments on President Obama's Signing of Swipe Fee Reform Legislation
RILA Comments on Senate Action to Reform Swipe Fee
RILA Comments on Senate Finance Committee Health Care Reform Vote
RILA Comments on Senate Financial Reform Legislation
RILA Congratulates Congress, Administration on Swift Passage of Stimulus Measure
RILA Continues Push for Common Sense Consensus Solutions on Lacey Act
RILA Elects New Board Members
RILA Encourages Bipartisan - Bicameral Economic Stimulus Package
RILA Encourages Passage of Home Star Legislation to Boost Energy Efficiency, Job Growth
RILA Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference Opens With Green Store Tours
RILA Expert to Present to Texas Crime Conference
RILA Expresses Disappointment in China Tire Decision
RILA Files Comments with the International Trade Commission
RILA Joins in Trade Coalition to Lead Fight to Renew Trade Promotion Authority
RILA Joins U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership
RILA Loss Prevention Auditing & Safety Conference Opens with Record Breaking Attendance
RILA Members Are America's Most Successful Retailers
RILA Opens 2009 Loss Prevention Conference in Orlando
RILA Opposes Harmful Labor Proposal
RILA Opposes House Health Reform Bill but Remains Committed to Meaningful Reform
RILA Partners with National Retail Systems
RILA Praises Congressional Effort to Reduce Organized Retail Crime
RILA Praises ORC Legislation a "Good First Step"
RILA President Comments on Passing of Gap Founder Donald G. Fisher
RILA President Comments on Shay as New NRF President
RILA Promotes Chroust to Executive Vice President for Retail Operations
RILA Promotes Lugar to Lead Association’s Public Affairs Department
RILA Reacts to Passage of Swipe Fees Reform Amendment
RILA Saddened by the Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy
RILA Statement on Economic Stimulus
RILA Statement on Maryland's Decision Not to Appeal Fourth Circuit Court Decision
RILA Statement on Ninth Circuit Ruling Upholding San Francisco Healthcare Mandate
RILA Statement on the Recess Appointment of Craig Becker to the NLRB
RILA Sustainability Initiative March Update
RILA Testifies at Department of Commerce Hearing on Vietnam Import Monitoring Program
RILA Testifies Before House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Regarding Industry's Perspective on Toy Safety Issues
RILA To Co-Sponsor Import Safety Conference
RILA Unveils Sustainability Initiative
RILA Urges “No” Vote on Health Care Package
RILA Urges Bipartisan Action to Solidify Markets
RILA Urges Constructive Policy Solutions to Chinese Currency Concerns
RILA Urges Constructive Policy Solutions to Chinese Currency Concerns
RILA Urges Decisive Action to Avert Further Economic Harm
RILA Urges Government Action to Protect CIT from Collapse
RILA Urges Passage of Security Bill; Implementation of 9/11 Recommendations
RILA Urges USTR to Reconsider New Tariffs of Chinese Tires
RILA Urges Vote Against Long Beach Port Finance Plan
RILA Welcomes Bill to Improve Product Safety Law
RILA Welcomes Checkpoint Systems as Title Sponsor of 2009 Loss Prevention, Auditing & Safety Conference
RILA Welcomes Common Sense Consensus Solutions on Lacey Act
RILA Welcomes Exel as Title Sponsor of Logisitcs Conference 2008
RILA Welcomes House Hearing on Organized Retail Crime Legislation
RILA Welcomes Laura Gerlach as vice president, retail operations
RILA Welcomes Legislation to Increase the Value of Duty Free Goods Into the U.S.
RILA Welcomes Passage of Senate Stimulus Measure
RILA Welcomes Port of New York and New Jersey Clean Truck Program
RILA Welcomes WTO Negotiating Text on Rules
RILA Will Address Organized Retail Crime in the UK
RILA’s Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Conference Sees Record Breaking Attendance
RILA's Loss Prevention Auditing & Safety Conference 2010 Announced
RILA's Loss Prevention Conference a Success
San Jose Organized Retail Crime Bust Highlights Growing Crime Problem
Senate Passage of Peru Trade Agreement Lauded by RILA
Senate Product Safety Bill Takes Positive Step Forward
Stan Walters "The Lie Guy" Closes out RILA LPAS 2010
Statement by Al Thompson, VP, Global Supply Chain Policy
Study Finds Leading Retailers InTune with Consumer Needs
Study Finds Retailers Embracing Green Practices
Survey Highlights Retailers Response to Economy
Survey Suggests Automated Transport Systems Lead to a Competitive Advantage
The Economist’s Emma Duncan Closes RILA Sustainability Conference
Top Retail Tax Executives, House and Senate Taxwriters, and IRS Advisor Discuss Emerging Tax Issues at Annual RILA Tax Advisory Committee Meeting
Tumbling Retail Sales Raise Concerns about Strength of Recovery
Two Industry Executives Join RILA Board of Directors
U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Ron Kirk Closes out RILA Logistics Conference
Unemployment Rate Jump Dampens Economic Recovery
UPS CEO Scott Davis Explores the Economic Landscape at RILA Logistics Conference
Value-Added Tax Should be OFF the Table
VISA Acknowledges Rates Charged Have Nothing to do with Costs
Visa Cuts Swipe Fees in Europe but Raises Rates on American Retailers
Visa Settlement in New Zealand Proves U.S. Interchange Fee Reform is Possible
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December 2009
2010 Will See New Developments for RILA's Retail Sustainability Initiative
3rd Sustainability Conference Held in San Diego
Letter from Sandy
Loss Prevention 2010: Retailers Battling Shrink in Tough Times
RILA and the BRC Continue Development of Safety Standards
RILA Introduces Its New Online Supplier Directory - Retail Marketplace
RILA Supply Chain Research
Senate Passes Health Bill, To Be Merged with House Version
Strong ROI Makes Logistics 2010 a Must-Attend Event
Strong Steering Committee = Strong LPAS Program
March 2009
An Innovative Conference for the Forward-Thinking Executive
CPSC Phthalates Hearing; Federal BPA Bills Introduced
Economic Impact Study Released on Employee Free Choice Act
Letter from Sandy
Logistics Conference a Success
New Transportation Legislation Would Substantially Increase Harbor Maintenance Tax; National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission Releases Final Report
Organized Retail Crime Bills Introduced in House and Senate; RILA Organizes Lobby Days on Organized Retail Crime
Panel Addresses Transportation Infrastructure Funding, Transportation Commission Releases Financing Report
President Delivers Budget: Focus on Universal Health Care Paid for by Tax Increases
Product Safety Update
RILA Sustainability Initiative (RSI) Update
May 2009
Letter from Sandy: RILA/NRF Merger Update
REI President and CEO Sally Jewell to Keynote Sustainability Conference
Retail Survey Shows Crime Continues to Rise Amid Troubled Economy
RILA & American Shipper Host Emerging and Alternative Ports Webinar
RILA and the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Continue Development of Safety Standards
RILA Presents Organized Retail Crime Legislation at 2009 Loss Prevention Conference
RILA Wraps Up "Best-Ever" Loss Prevention Conference
Senate, House Pass Credit Card Reform Legislation
Supply Chain Security Committee Holds Bi-annual Meeting
Sustainability Delivers Dramatic Competitive Advantage – Particularly in Recessionary Times
Three New Bills Introduced Aimed at Changing Labor and Employment Law
September 2009
2010 Logistics Conference Update
Accounting Executives Seek to Educate Regulators on Practical Implication of Proposed Standards
Asset Protection Update
Current Trends in Inventory Management
Executive Profile: Jim Neill
Letter from Sandy: Seizing Opportunities
President Obama Speaks on Health Reform
Retailers Advance Voluntary Consumer Product Safety Standards
RILA Continues the Push for ORC Legislation
RILA Creates Task Force on Corporate Governance
RILA’s Sustainability Community to Convene in Dallas Next Month
Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Extension Most Likely
Update on Labor Issues
RILA Report: Asset Protection
April 2009
2008 NRSS Questionnaire Link
Community Collaborates to Address Growing Number of Shoplifting Offenses
Fact or Fiction? Maintaining Credibility
Investing in Tomorrow, Tending to Today
Letter from Paul
Maximizing Business Intelligence
The Straw that Broke the Camel's Back
What’s Your Stimulus Package Look Like?
April 2010
Everyone Is In Sales After All
Executive Profile
Forget the Pep Talk and Give Me a Screwdriver!
Letter From Casey
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The Apprehension Alone Will Not Stop a Repeat Offense
The Compassionate Interviewer
August 2009
A Look at the Most Common Myths That Shoplifters Believe
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Executive Profile: Brian Bazer
General Loss Interviewing - Part One
Letter from Casey
LPQ & LPC Certifications Receive Academic Credit from EKU
December 2008
Coach's Corner
Letter from Paul
Running a Successful “Target” Store Program
The “Trust” in Loss Prevention
February 2009
3 ORC Bills Filed Tomorrow; RILA Grassroots Website Launched
A Year for Innovation
Alignment: Is it Time to Visit the Chiropractor?
Coach's Corner: "Plan C"
Executive Profile: Claude Verville
Focusing on Deterrence
Importance of Partnerships Today
Inaugural Horizons Subcommittee Meeting
Investigator’s Corner: Does Prosecution Make Good Cents?
Letter From Paul
Loss Prevention Impact on Shareholder Value
Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC)
Loss Prevention: Managing through the “Perfect Storm”
Will Consumer Shoplifting Slow as the Economy Improves?
June 2009
A Powerful Tool for Prevention Loss... of Customers
An Alternative Strategy for Rising Shoplifting & Falling Budgets
Change Can Be Good
Creative Business Intelligence Capital
Executive Profile: Frank Johns
Homeland Security Information Network
Letter from Casey
Training & Awareness: Do Your Employees Know What to Do?
Why People Lie
May 2009
May 2010
3 Ways to Communicate with Generations X, Y & Zoomers
Can You Help Make Your People Better Interviewers?
Certification Milestones Continue
Effort vs. Ability: The Importance of Performance Capacity
Informing Courts about the Retailer’s Right to Collect Civil Damages
Letter from Lisa
Strengthening Security by Heightening Awareness: New Products and Tools from the Commercial Facilities Sector-Specific Agency
Turning Losses into Profits
November 2009
FEMA Relationship with Businesses Recognizes Their Role in Disaster Recovery
General Loss Interviewing-Part Two
Incentives & Disincentives: Will They Affect Performance?
Is Technology a Friend or Foe?
Letter from Casey
Loss Prevention Foundation Update
OSHA Issues Guidelines for Crowd Control at Retail Sales Events
Research Updates
RILA and the LPRC Partner for Predictive Model Program
RILA Introduces Its New Online Supplier Directory – Retail Marketplace
Stealing, Cheating and Lying on the Rise Among Youth
The LP Organization: Form Follows Function
RILA Report: Government
Volume 4, Issue 1
Economic Recovery Package Taking Shape
ERISA Update: Golden Gate Restaurant Association vs. the City and County of San Francisco
Pay Discrimination Bills Pass House
RILA Supports Streamlined Sales Tax Bill
Volume 4, Issue 10
Court Rejects California Port's Truck Plan
CPSC Staff Respond to Dingell with Recommendations on CPSIA Implementation
ERISA Update: GGRA Takes Case to Supremes
Mexico Retaliates Against U.S. for Canceling Cross-Border Trucking Program
RILA Submits Comments to EPA on Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood Products
Working Families Flexibility Act Reintroduced in house
Volume 4, Issue 11
Consideration of Panama FTA Delayed; Rangel Cites Labor and Tax Issues
Port of Seattle to Vote on Clean Truck Program
The Battle to Defeat EFCA Is Not Over
Volume 4, Issue 12
Affordable Footwear Act Reintroduced in Senate
Mandatory Declarations Begin Under Amended Lacey Act
RILA Hosts Webinar on Stimulus Projects and Transportation Policies in 2009
Senate Committee Passes Credit Card Bill with Problematic Gift Card Amendment
Volume 4, Issue 13
California Assemblyman Jerry Hill Introduces Port Legislation Specific to Oakland
GSP Subcommittee Holds Public Hearing Regarding Continuing Reviews for Certain Countries
House Judiciary Subcommittee Will Hold Hearing on Retail Price Fixing
Joint Economic Committee Expected to Hold Hearing on "Equal Pay for Equal Work," Movement on Paycheck Fairness Act
National Conference of State Legislators Holds Hearing on e911 Fees
New China Safeguard (Sec 421) Petition Filed on Consumer Tires
New OSHA Penalties Bill Introduced; RILA Scheduled Conference Call
Panama FTA May be Considered by Congress This Summer
Retailers Thank Senator Specter at RILA Event in Philadelphia
RILA and Leading Coalition Urge Renewal and Reform of U.S. Trade Preference Programs
RILA Announces April 30 Traceability Webinar
RILA Highlights Concerns with Non-native Wildlife Legislation Before Subcommittee Hearing
RILA Meets with U.S. Ambassador to Uzbekistan to Discuss Forces Child Labor Issues
Volume 4, Issue 14
Activity in House and Senate on OSHA Reform
Credit Card Legislation Passed House with Large Bipartisan Majority; Senate Action Likely this Week
House Judiciary Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Retail Price Fixing
Lacey Act Declaration Took Effect on May 1
Lawmakers Approve $3.5 Trillion FY 2010 Budget with Health Care Reconciliation Instructions
Phase One of Senate Finance Health Care Plan to be Released
RILA Health Care Discussion May
Senate Consumer Protection SubcommitteeHolds Hearing on Formaldehyde in Textiles and Consumer Products
The Port Authority Implementation Act (S 3174)
Volume 4, Issue 15
Volume 4, Issue 15
California Green Building Code Available Online
Comments on 10+2 Proposed Rule
CPSC Ballot Vote on Request for Tracking Label Stay of Enforcement Delayed
Minnesota Passes BPA Mandate
New Democrats Pen Letter to President Obama on Moving Panama FTA Forward; Marantis Confirmed as Deputy USTR
RILA Presents Organized Retail Crime Legislation at 2009 Loss Prevention Conference
Senate to Spend Week Debating Credit Card Bill; Action Possible on Interchange Fees
Three New Bills Introduced Aimed at Changing Labor and Employment Law
Volume 4, Issue 16
Comprehensive Surface Transportation Legislation Introduced in Senate
Currency Bills Reintroduced in House and Senate
Federal Grocery Bag Tax Legislation Introduced in House
Harbor Maintenance Fee Tax Increase Legislation Introduced
House Blue Dog Democrats Want to be Heard on Health Care
House Small Business Committee Holds Hearing on Product Safety Challenges Facing Small Business
New CPSC Action on Tracking Labels, Bicycles and Strollers
New York City eWaste Law Unworkable
President Obama Declares May 17-23 as World Trade Week
President Obama Nominates Utah Gov. Huntsman to be Next U.S. Ambassador to China
RILA Member Companies Meet with President Obama on Wellness
Senate Inches Closer to Passage of Credit Card Legislation; Interchange Amendment’s Fate Uncertain
Volume 4, Issue 17
NCSL Task Force to Vote on e911 Fee Point of Sale Collection
President Obama Signs Credit Card Reform Legislation Into Law
RILA, Along with other Freight Stakeholders, Push for Federal Action on Freight
Senate Finance Releases Phase Three of Health Care Plan
Senate Holds Hearing on Panama FTA; Administration May Postpone Consideration of the Agreement
Volume 4, Issue 17
Volume 4, Issue 18
Connecticut Bans BPA in Infant Formulas and Food Containers
Conyers Reintroduces Credit Card Fair Fee Act; Durbin Expected to Follow Suit This Week
Draft Kennedy Health Plan Released
Health Subcommittee to Mark-Up Food Safety Legislation This Week
Oakland Ports
President Obama Endorses Public Plan Option
RILA Submits Comments to CPSC on Tracking Labels
Update on the NYC Electronic Equipment Collection Recycling and Reuse Act
Volume 4, Issue 19
Congressmen Introduce Legislation Seeking Freight Shift from Road to Rail
Discussions on Paying for Health Reform Heat Up
Durbin Introduces Credit Card Fair Fee Act
Health Subcommittee Approves Food Safety Bill By Voice Vote; Full Committee Action Scheduled for This Week
Healthy Families Act Hearing Held in House Subcommittee
House Passes Pakistan-Afghanistan ROZ Bill Over Strong Objections by Republicans, as well as Retail and Apparel Industry Groups
RILA Ratchets Up Health Care Advocacy
Volume 4, Issue 2
Economic Recovery Package Taking Shape
Health Provisions Included in Senate Stimulus Package
Hill Letters Provide Some Guidance to CPSC, Retailers
Ledbetter Bill Passes Senate
Napolitano to Review 100 Percent Scanning Mandate
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach Begin Collection of Clean Truck Fee
Senate Finance Committee to Mark up Stimulus Bill with Several Trade Provisions
Volume 4, Issue 20
CBP to Reclassify Certain Knives as Switchblades; RILA Letter Asking For Proposal to Be Withdrawn
Energy and Commerce Clears Food Safety Bill; Timing for House Consideration Unclear
House Democrats Unveil Draft Health Bill
House Holds Hearing on Behavioral Advertising; RILA Signs Multi-Industry Letter
ITC Affirms 421 Safeguard Case Against Chinese Tires
Kennedy Bill Amendments Released
Kline Named Ranking Member of House Education and Labor Committee
Lautenberg Introduces Short Sea Shipping Legislation
Oberstar Unveils Surface Transportation Reauthorization Proposal
Options to Pay the $1 Trillion Price Tag for Health Reform
Senate Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Goods Movement
Senate Finance Delays Bill Markup and Possibly July 31 Deadline
Volume 4, Issue 21
106 House Members Introduce TRADE Act; Supporters Tout a New Trade Policy While Bill Would Jeopardize Free Trade Agreements
House Committee Introduces Surface Transportation Reauthorization; Obama Administration and Senate Continue to Push Timing of the Bill to 2010
House Passes Energy Legislation
New DHS Radiation Detectors Face Harsh Criticism from House Subcommittee
Options to Pay the $1 Trillion Price Tag for Health Reform
Plastic Bag Recycling Update
Volume 4, Issue 22
Bipartisan Group of Senators Clarify Definition of Switchblades; Kill CBP Attempt to Reclassify Certain Knives
Blue Dogs Slow House Health Bill Introduction
Coalition Against Organized Retail Crime Meets with the Department of Justice
CPSC Issues Proposed Rulemaking for Durable Infant Goods; New CPSC Chair Sworn In
Discussion of House Bill Revenue Raisers Continue
Industry Letter on Harbor Maintenance Tax
RILA Files Comments with CBP Regarding Elastomeric Yarn Reclassification
Senate Appropriations Committee Passes Language Directing FMS Study on Interchange Fees
Senate Finance Backing Off Employer Tax Exclusion Cap
Senate HELP Committee to Continue Markups
Volume 4, Issue 23
2 of 3 House Committees Finish Health Care Markups
Antidumping Case Filed on Narrow Woven Ribbons from China and Taiwan
Executive Compensation Legislation Moving in the House
Governors Express Reservations about Health Reform
Hawaii Labor Organizing Legislation
House Taxwriters Approve Health Care Revenue Package Targeting High-Income Individuals, Corporate Taxpayers
Moderate Senators Bolster Finance Efforts
Obama to Increase Pressure on Congress
RILA Applauds Release of Lacey Act Consensus Document
Volume 4, Issue 24
Behavioral Advertising Legislation Likely Postponed
CPSC Issues Tracking Label Guidance, Denies Request for Crystal Exemption
House Blue Dogs Stymieing House Bill
House Executive Compensation Legislation Update
Oregon Passes First Paint Producer Responsibility Law in the Nation
Port of Oakland to Vote on Harbor Trucking Resolution
Senate Immigration Subcommittee Considers Changes to Employment Verification System
Volume 4, Issue 25
Health Care to Dominate the Congressional Agenda
House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection holds a hearing on CPSC Oversight
President Imposes Tariffs in 421 Tires Case
RILA Busy During Recess with In-State Meetings
RILA Responds to Anti-Clean Air Program Accusations
Senate Immigration Subcommittee Considers Changes to Employment Verification System
Volume 4, Issue 26
House Expected to Move on OSHA Reform Proposals
Organized Retail Crime Hearing Announced for Fall; Federal Legislation Garners Support in the House
RILA Comments on “Free Rider” Provision in Baucus Health Bill
RILA Comments on SEC Proposed Rule
RILA Members Meet with Administration, Agencies and Capitol Hill on Interchange Fees
RILA Resumes Health Care Update Conference Calls
Volume 4, Issue 25
Volume 4, Issue 27
“Free Rider” Changes
Obama Nominates Bersin To Be New CBP Commissioner
RILA Asks Treasury to Intervene on Proposal to Eliminate “No Interest, No Payment” Deferred Interest Promotions
RILA Joins Others in Correction of NRDC/Sierra Club Letter to Oberstar
San Jose Approves Plastic Bag Ban
Volume 4, Issue 28
30-Day Extension for Surface Transportation Passes
Binding Arbitration in Employment Contracts
House Financial Services Committee Will Hold Hearing on Interchange Fees This Week
Next Steps for Health Reform in the Senate
Puerto Rico Sales Tax Update
Retail Industry Continues Employment Decreases in September
SEC to Delay Vote on Proxy-Access Proposal
Senate Finance Committee Outlines Process for Completing Action on Miscellaneous Tariff Bills This Year
Volume 4, Issue 29
Coalition for Workplace Safety Sends Letter on OSHA Assistant Secretary Nominee
CRSA Annual Meeting Set for October 24-27, 2009
Financial Services Committee Interchange Hearing Recap; CFPA Markup This Week
Health Care Reform Update
RILA Weighs in on Long Beach Hearing
Senate Finance Committee May Hold Hearing on the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act (S.1631) in Coming Weeks; Customs and Border Coalition Provides Comments
Volume 4, Issue 3
‘Buy America' Provision in Stimulus Bill Raises Prospects of Retaliation
CPSC Stays Certain Requirements of New Law; Unlikely to Provide Much Relief
Dingell Introduces Food, Drug Safety Legislation
EPA Extends Comments Period to Further Collect Information on Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood Products
House Passes Economic Recovery Bill; Senate to Act this Week
Ledbetter Bill Becomes Law
President Issues Labor-Backed Executive Orders
Volume 4, Issue 30
California Green Chemistry Initiative
Health Care Update
House Financial Services Committee to Continue Markup of CFPA Legislation
Labor and Employment Update
Organized Retail Crime Hearing Scheduled in House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
SEC Proposes Amendments to Rules Requiring Internet Availability of Proxy Materials
Senate Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Customs Reauthorization Bill this Week
Treasury Releases Semi-Annual Currency Report; China Not Citied As A Currency Manipulator
Volume 4, Issue 31
Department of Justice Looking Into Interchange Fees
Financial Services Committee Passes Consumer Financial Protection Agency Bill on Near-Party Line
FMLA Expansion Passed
Health Care Update
IRS Commissioner Calls on Corporate Boards to Oversee Tax Compliance
Volume 4, Issue 32
Agreement Reached to End Political Crisis in Honduras
Health Care Update
House to Take Up Bill Accelerating CARD Act Implementation
Second Extension for Surface Transportation Passes
Senate EPW Committee Holds Hearings on Climate Change
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security will Hold Hearing on Combating Organized Retail Crime
Volume 4, Issue 33
House Financial Services Committee Adopts Proxy Access Amendment
House Hearing: "Combating Organized Retail Crime - The Role of Federal Law Enforcement"
House Passes Health Reform Bill
House Passes Legislation Accelerating CARD Act Implementation
Senate Continues MTB Process
Senate EPW Pushes Climate Change Bill through Committee
Volume 4, Issue 34
Volume 4, Issue 34
Health Care Update
President Obama to Host Jobs Summit in December
Senate Banking Committee Turns to Financial Regulatory Reform
Senate Committees Hold Additional Hearings Climate Change
Volume 4, Issue 4
Congress Concludes Bipartisan, Bicameral Deal to Expand Trade Adjustment Assistance
Court Determines New Product Safety Standardson Phthalates Apply to Existing Inventory; Retailers Must be in Compliance by Tomorrow
Senate Expected to Pass Economic Recovery Bill This Week
Volume 4, Issue 5
Organized Retail Crime Poised for Introduction; RILA Invites Loss Prevention Executives For Lobby Day
President Signs Economic Recovery Law
President to Outline Budget: Focus Raising Taxes and on Ending Wars
RILA Meets with Fed on Deferred Interest Regulation
Volume 4, Issue 7
Appropriations Language Directs Commerce to Monitor Apparel Imports From China and Vietnam; Industry Sends Protest Letter to Congressional Leadership
Energy and Commerce Holds Hearing on Rewrite of Toxic Substances Control Act
House Trade Working Group Sends Anti-Trade Letter to Obama
New Transportation Legislation Would Substantially Increase Harbor Maintenance Tax; National Surface Transportation Infracture Financing Commission Releases Final Report
Organized Crime Bills Introduced in House and Senate; RILA Organizes Lobby Days on Organized Retail Crime
President Delivers Budget: Focus on Universal Health Care Paid for by Tax Increases
USTR Confirmation Hearing Scheduled; Obama Nominates Locke as Commerce Secretary
Volume 4, Issue 8
Dingell Sends Letter to CPSC on Implementation Concerns; Phthalates Hearing Rescheduled for this Week
Economic Impact Study Released on Employee Free Choice Act
Obama Health Care Summit Focuses on Reform by Year's End
Volume 4, Issue 9
CPSC Phthalates Hearing; Federal BPA Bills Introduced
ERISA Update: GGRA vs. San Francisco Rehearing Request Denied
Kirk Nominations Clears Finance Committee; Heads to Full Senate for Vote
RILA Asks Energy Department to Efficiently Give States $300 Million
RILA Report: Human Resources
April 2009
Getting the Most from Your Quality Spend
Healthcare Reform
In the News
Letter from Katherine: EFCA is Labor's #1 Priority
July 2009
EFCA Update
Empowering Employees to Improve Customer Experiences
Health Care Update
Healthy Families Act and Paid Leave
Letter from Katherine: Employer/Employee Issues in Congress
RILA's 2010 Loss Prevention, Auditing & Safety Conference is Underway
RSI Hosts Webinar on Energy Efficiency Funding
November 2008
Brand Ambassadors Improve Customer Experience
Employer Health Care Mandate
Human Resources in a Changed Washington
Letter from Katherine
Massachusetts Health Reform Changes Affecting Employers
RILA Report: International Trade
Volume 1, Issue 1
AD/CV Probe of Plastic Bags Continues
Classification, Admissibility Rulings on Knives, Gemstones, Wall Banners, Greenhouse Tunnels
CPSC Denies Exclusion Petition for Bicycles but Delays Enforcement
CPSC Won't Delay Effective Date for Tracking Labels on Children's Products
DHS Budget Proposal, Regulatory Agenda
ITC Recieves Section 337 Petition on Energy Drinks
ITC Section 337 Actions on Pet Feeders, Refrigerators, Handheld Devices
Letter from Stephanie
NGO Calls for Renegotiation of DR-CAFTA to Strengthen Labor Rights
Surveys Find Support for Trade on the Rise Despite Economic Downturn
US Raises Trade Concerns with Indonesia, Looks to Possible Comprehensive Deal
USDA Proposes Rule to Implement Assessment on Dairy Imports
USDA to Allow Imports of Longan from Taiwan
USTR Highlights Pending FTAs, Doha Round, Engagement with Asia
Volume 1, Issue 10
AD Notices: Pencils, Shrimp, Color TVs, Lined Paper Products, Saccharin
Anti-Counterfeiting Agreement Talks Continue; Groups Want Internet Sections Excluded
CBP Classification Rulings on Sports Gloves
Democratic Leadership Council Calls for New Direction on Trade Policy
FTC Settles with Manufacturer on Misleading Made in USA Claims
Grassley Wants USTR to Retain Primacy in Developing Trade Policy
Kirk Unveils New Trade Enforcement Efforts Ahead of Obama Policy Speech
Lead Limit Exemption for Crystal and Glass Beads Rejected, Enforcement to be Limited
Legislative Update: Groundwork Being Laid for FTAs, Progress on MTB Possible Soon
New AD Duty Investigation of Electric Blankets from China
WCO Recommended Tariff Schedule Changes Slated to Take Effect Jan. 1, 2012
Volume 1, Issue 11
AD/CV Notices: Kitchen Shelving, Electric Blankets, Frozen Fish
CPSC Issues Draft Final Rule on Inaccessible Components of Children’s Products
Economic Cooperation a Top Priority in First High-Level Talks with China
EU Says United States Imposed New Trade Barriers in 2008
Guidance on Requirement for Tracking Information on Children’s Products
ITC Issues Year in Trade Report for 2008
ITC Section 337 Actions on Flash Memory Devices, Digital TVs
Senators Want Some Changes, Not Others to Trade Preference Bill for Pakistan, Afghanistan
United States, China Announce Trade Initiatives Following First Round of S&ED Talks
USTR Considering Effects of, Concerns about South Korea FTA
USTR Wants More Info on Labor-Related Issues Associated with Colombia FTA
WTO Says Restraint in Using Contingency Measures Can Help Speed Recovery
Volume 1, Issue 12
AD/CV Notices: Request Admin Review; Lawn Groomers; Electric Blankets, Salmon, Shrimp, Pasta
Business Groups Want Accelerated Efforts to Lower Trade Barriers to “Green” Goods and Services
CBP On the Lookout for Imports that Violate Food Safety, IPR, EPA Standards
CBP Proposes to Modify Classification Ruling on Electric Light Sets
Food Safety Reform Legislation Clears House on Second Try
ITC Issues 2008 Report on Shifts in Merchandise Trade
ITC Terminates Section 337 Investigation of Footwear
ITC to Report on Proposed NAFTA Rule of Origin Changes for Textile Products
Legislative Update: Food Safety Bill Advances as Congress Leaves for Summer
Textile and Apparel Seizures Down but Fraud Penalties Up Sharply
U.S.-China Commission to Hold Meetings on Bilateral Trade and Economic Relations
Volume 1, Issue 13
AD/CV Notices: Request Admin Reviews, Pasta, Mushrooms, Orange Juice
CBP Classification Rulings on Lawn Sweeper Bags, Ski Equipment Carriers
Court Decision Emphasizes Importers’ Obligation to Support Trade Preference Claims
Customs Reauthorization Bill Emphasizes Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement
FTC Charges Four Companies with False Claims on Textile Products
GAO Says FTAs Have Had Commercial Benefits but Labor, Environment Goals Struggle
GAO: Experts Say Predictability Needed to Boost Textile Exports Under AGOA
ITC Section 337 Actions on Video Displays, Energy Drinks, Wireless Devices
North American Leaders’ Summit Yields No Concrete Steps on Trade
Senate Bill Would Make it Easier to File Lawsuits Against Foreign Manufacturers
Volume 1, Issue 14
AD Notices: Electric Blankets, Bedroom Furniture, Honey, Appliance Shelving, Shrimp
CBP Rulings on MP3 Player Cases, Satellite Radios, Pullovers, Computers
CPSC Interpretation of Factors Considered in Determining Penalties
CPSC Issues Lead Testing Exemptions
Customs Bill Would Expand Ban on Imports Made with Forced/Child Labor
DOC Considering AD Duties on Novelty Candles from China
GAO Supports Better Targeting, More Outreach to Improve Import Safety
Several CPSIA Requirements for Children’s Products Now in Effect
U.S. Appeals Court Ruling Against Sanctions on EU Goods
USTR Preparing Annual Report on Caribbean Trade Preference Program
Volume 1, Issue 15
AD Notices: Frozen Shrimp, Furniture, Tape
First Sale Indicator No Longer Required on Entry Summaries
Importers of Holiday-Themed Goods Should Act to Preserve Rights to Duty-Free Claims
ITC to Continue AD/CV Investigations of Woven Ribbons
Trade Community Awaits President’s Decision on China Tire Safeguard
USTR Launches Annual Review of Andean Trade Benefits
Volume 1, Issue 16
AD Notices: Request Admin Reviews, Frozen Shrimp, Pencils, Mushrooms, Wooden Bedroom Furniture, Frozen Fish, Plastic Bags
Commerce Determines CVD Law May Be Applied to Vietnam; CVD Case on Plastic Bags from Vietnam Advances
CPSC Proposes Safety Standards for Infant Bath Seats, Walkers
Lacey Act Declaration Enforcement Postponed for Numerous Products
President Nominates Former Trade Official to be U.S. Representative at WTO
Trusted Traders Affected by Enforcement Emphasis
USTR Announces New Asia-Pacific Dialogue on Illegal Logging and Trade
USTR Preparing Annual Report on China’s WTO Compliance
Volume 1, Issue 17
AD/CV Notices: Ironing Tables, Appliance Shelving, Honey, Frozen Shrimp
CBP Proposes to Exclude Certain Commission Payments from Dutiable Value
EPA Tightens Energy Star Requirements for Televisions
ITC Launches Enforcement Proceeding on Digital Televisions
Labor Dept. Publishes List of Products Believed to be Made with Forced or Child Labor
Trade Ministers Agree to Resume Doha Round Talks, but Prospects Uncertain
United States, China to Hold Third Consumer Product Safety Summit
USDA Corrects Rule on Imports of Citrus from Chile
USTR Invites Comments on New WTO Challenge to Zeroing in AD Duty Cases
Volume 1, Issue 18
AD/CV Notices: Pasta, Shrimp, Furniture
Draft Agenda for Upcoming Meeting of Harmonized System Committee
Legislative Update: Senate to Advance MTB, Customs Bill Hearing Could Come Soon
Report Finds No Widespread Protectionism but Warns of “Policy Slippage”
Senate Bill Would Add Uruguay, Paraguay to Andean Trade Preferences Program
Textile Industry Official Named as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative
United States Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Tires, Beijing Initiates AD/CV Cases
USTR Considering Reinstatement of Maldives as GSP Beneficiary
Volume 1, Issue 19
AD Notices: Furniture, Frozen Fish
Bangladesh Seeks Duty-Free/Quota-Free Treatment, United States Considers TIFA
CBP Trade Symposium Scheduled for December
ITC Issues General Exclusion Order in Trademark Investigation of Cigarettes
Prospects for Russia’s Accession to WTO Remain Uncertain
USTR Launches Annual Review of AGOA Country Eligibility
USTR Terminates Proposed Increase in Retaliatory Duties on EU Products
Volume 1, Issue 2
Budget Proposal and Regulatory Agenda for USTR, ITC, CPSC, Other Agencies
CBP Ruling Revocations and Modifications
CPSC Staff Recommends Specific Registration Form for Durable Infant/Toddler Goods
DOC May Apply CV Law to Vietnam; Comments Due by May 27
FDA Seeks Comments on Importer’s Entry Notice
ITC Patent Infringement Action on Footwear
ITC Preparing Annual Report on Economic Impact of Caribbean Basin Preferences
June 24 Deadline for Importers to Seek Duty-Free Treatment
Legislative Update: Expanded Trade Preferences Possible, Export Controls Reform Moves Ahead
New Legislation Would Provide Duty-Free Access for Textiles and Apparel from 14 Least-Developed Countries
No Clear Timeline for Panama FTA After Senate Finance Hearing
USTR Wants Input on WTO Case on Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Volume 1, Issue 20
Volume 1, Issue 21
AD Notices: Lined Paper Products, Honey, Tissue Paper, Crawfish Meat
Canada Advances WTO Case Against U.S. Country of Origin Labeling Rules
EU Considers Extending Again AD Duties on Leather Shoes from China and Vietnam
GAO Says More Action Needed to Prevent Imports of Burmese-Origin Gemstones
Legislative Update: MTB Moving Forward, Trade Preferences Could Follow
New Coalition Aims to Modernize Customs Detention, Seizure and Penalty Laws
Trade Preferences Can Offer Big Duty Savings, but Mind the Paperwork
Updated Report on Economic Effects of Import Restraints
Volume 1, Issue 22
AD/CV Notices: Shrimp, Plastic Retail Bags
CPSC Clarifies Component Testing for Lead
CPSC to Hold Nov. 10 Hearing on Product Safety Incident Database
Homeland Security Bill Includes Numerous Trade-Related Provisions
NAFTA Partners to Review Regulatory Barriers, Rules of Origin
New Patent Infringement Investigation of Dual Access Locks
President Continues Expanded Trade Preferences for Haiti
Senate Hearing Examines Customs Reauthorization Bill
Treasury Again Declines to Name China a Currency Manipulator
USTR Accepts Petitions to Revise List of GSP-Eligible Products
Volume 1, Issue 23
AD/CV Notices: Shrimp, Coated Paper, Orange Juice, Furniture, Crawfish Meat
Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on USTR Nominations
FTC Proposes New Labeling Requirements for Light Bulbs
FTC Settles with Apparel Company over Deceptive Bamboo Claims
ITA to Require AD Duties on Plastic Bags from Indonesia and Vietnam
ITC Section 337 Actions on Inkjet Supplies, Flash Memory Controllers, Footwear
More Congressional Support for Free Trade with Pacific Nations
New Senate Bill Continues Trend of Tougher Trade Enforcement
Transatlantic Economic Council Aims to Improve Regulatory Cooperation
United States, India Look to Boost Cooperation on Trade and Investment
USTR Names New Head of Congressional Affairs
Volume 1, Issue 24
AD/CV Notices: Request Administrative Reviews, Upcoming Sunset Reviews, Off-Road Tires, Paintbrushes, Plastic Bags, Ironing Tables, Folding Tables and Chairs, Matchbooks
Apparel Group Welcomes Move Toward Stability in Honduras
ITC Initiates Enforcement Proceeding in Patent Infringement Probe of Digital TVs
Legislative Update: MTB Process Advances, Preference Program Extension Still Possible
Nov. 17 Deadline for Importers to Request Continuation of GSP Treatment
U.S.-EU Summit Gives Little Attention to Trade Issues
United States Sees Progress in Trade Talks with China
USDA to Allow Imports of Tomatoes from Moroccan Region
Volume 1, Issue 25
Baucus Chides Obama on Lack of Trade Policy, Urges Focus on Asia
CBP Official Outlines Policy on Enforcement of Importer Security Filing Rule
CPSC to Hold Workshop on Testing, Certification and Labeling of Consumer Products
ITC Advances AD/CV Case on Coated Paper, Ends Case on Fasteners
ITC Receives Section 337 Petition on Foldable Stools
Report Urges Steps to Advance ITDS
Trade Preference Legislation Expected by End of 2009
Volume 1, Issue 26
AD/CV Notices: Steel Fasteners, Retail Bags
Administration Outlines Issues Under Discussion in Anti-Counterfeiting Pact Talks
ITC Finds Injury from Commodity Matchbooks, AD/CV Duty Orders to be Issued
Legislative Update: Short Deadlines for Input on MTB, Preference Programs
Obama Looks to Pass Korea FTA in 2010 but Could Face Opposition
Senate Advances Food Safety Reform Bill
United States Pledges to Engage in Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks
Volume 1, Issue 27
AD/CV Notices
CBP Rulings on Placemats, Safety Gates, Auto Seat Pads, Ski Gloves, Computers, Lawn Sweeper Bags
Federal Agencies Outline Expected Regulatory Actions Over Next Six Months
ITC Launches Patent Infringement Investigation of Foldable Stools
Legislative Update: Preference Program Extension, MTB Could See Action by Year’s End
New DHS Center to Ensure Safety of Imported Goods
Report Finds Decline in Value, Volume of Counterfeit Goods Seizures
The Department of Commerce (DOC) Advances CV Probe on Chinese Ribbons
Volume 1, Issue 3
AD/CV Notices
Budget Proposal and Regulatory Agendas for Agencies with Trade Functions
Canada, Morocco to Discuss Possible FTA
CPSC Staff Recommends Against Exclusion of Ball Point Pens from Lead Limits
Energy Dept. Considers Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers, Power Supplies
First Meeting of Strategic and Economic Dialogue with China Slated for Late July
House Members Circulate Modified Food Safety Bill
Lawmakers Want GAO to Probe Activities of Former Trade Policy Officials
Obama Administration Looks to Expand Initiative to Spread Benefits of Free Trade
Senate Finance to Consider Miriam Sapiro for Deputy USTR Slot
U.S., Egypt to Develop Framework for Increased Cooperation on Trade and Investment
USTR Official Suggests Madagascar Could be Removed from AGOA Eligibility
WTO to Hold Ministerial Meeting This Fall but Won’t Discuss Doha Round
Volume 1, Issue 4
AD/CV Notices: Crawfish Meat; Saccharin
Business, Foreign Governments Raising Concern on “Buy American” Requirements
CPSC Imposes Record $2.3 Million Fine for Lead Violation
House Chairmen Call on FDA to Review Decision on Safety of BPA
ITC Extends Section 337 Investigation of Flash Memory
Legislative Update: Panama FTA Delayed, Food Safety Gets Second Look
Trade Community Expresses Concerns on Importer Security Filing Requirement
Trade Preferences for Afghanistan, Pakistan Approved by House
U.S., India, Others Seek to Push Doha Round Talks Forward
U.S., Uruguay Discuss Trade Facilitation, Environment Issues
USDA Moves to Ease Restrictions on Poultry Imports from German State
USTR Says Trade Relations with China to Involve Diplomacy, Enforcement
Volume 1, Issue 5
AD Notices on Frozen Shrimp, Mushrooms and Garlic
CBP Makes “Significant Change” in Textile Entry Requirements
CBP Modifies Classification Ruling on Women’s Shoes
Economic Downturn Brings Efforts to Liberalize, Restrict Trade
FTA Benefits Would Be Nullified by New Interpretation of Elastomeric Yarn Rule
House Bill Would Triple Harbor Maintenance Tax to Fund Freight Infrastructure Projects
ITC Section 337 Actions on Energy Drinks
Senators Seek to Keep Currency Misalignment Issue Alive
Study Highlights Need to Modernize Freight Transportation System
Textile Monitoring Language Excluded from DOC Appropriations Bill
U.S. Concludes First Organic Trade Equivalency Agreement with Canada
U.S. to Negotiate First Stand-Alone Agreement on Transparency with Mongolia
U.S., Korea Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement, Seek Way Forward on FTA
U.S., Others Agree to Move Ahead on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreements Talks
USTR Invites Input on Brazilian WTO Complaint on Orange Juice AD Case
Volume 1, Issue 6
AD Notice: Frozen Fish Fillets from Vietnam
CITA Reduces TPL for Certain Cotton and Manmade Fiber Apparel from Nicaragua
CPSC Announces $665,000 Civil Penalty for Product Safety Violations
CPSC Extends Info Collections on Baby Products, Carpets, Sleepwear, Mattresses
ITC Makes Affirmative China Safeguard Determination; More Could Follow
ITC Seeks Civil Penalty Comments in Section 337 Proceeding on Ink Cartridges; Investigation on Certain Electronic Devices Amended
Mexico TPL-1 Filled; Further Entries Dutiable at Normal Rates
New Section 337 Investigation on Certain Mobile Phones Amended
Opportunity for Refund of EU Retaliatory Duties Paid After July 29, 2007
Tenenbaum Confirmed as New CPSC Chair
USDA Seeks Comments on ATPA Information Collection
USDA Seeks Comments on Information Collection Related to Fruits and Vegetables Import Regulations
Volume 1, Issue 7
AD Notices: Apple Juice; Furniture; Garlic; Woven Blankets; Request Admin Reviews; Color TVs; Initiation of Sunset Reviews; Pasta; Shrimp; Ironing Tables
Battle Lines Being Drawn Ahead of President’s Anticipated Trade Policy Speech
CBP Classification Rulings on Sensors, Candy Dispensers, Cigarette Cases, Paintballs
CPSC Seeks Comments on Consumer Registration of Durable Infant/Toddler Products
CPSC Stays Lead Ban Enforcement for Bicycle Parts Until July 1, 2011
Duty-Free Treatment for Certain Apparel from Philippines Proposed in House Bill
ITC Recommends Higher Duties in Section 421 Case on Automobile Tires from China
ITC Section 337 Actions on Hair Irons
Obama Skeptical of Climate Change Bill Provision on Import Tariffs
USTR Kirk Urges OECD Ministers to Move Forward on Doha Round
USTR: GSP Eligibility Changes; No Change on ATPA Benefits; Petition to Suspend Israel FTA Rejected
Volume 1, Issue 8
AD/CV Notices: Shrimp; Hand Trucks; Fish; Honey; Folding Tables and Chairs; Frozen Fish Fillets
Africa Trade Groups Want Modifications to Pakistan ROZ Bill
CITA Receives Short Supply Request for Certain Woven Fabrics
Country of Origin Labeling Required for Packed Honey
CPSC Announces $500,000 in Penalties for Lead Violations
Food Safety Working Group Issues Report with Key Findings
ITC Launches New AD Investigation of Woven Blankets
USDA Increases Imported Cotton Fee
USTR Sees Regulatory Reform Progress in Japan
World Economic Forum Ranks Openness of Trade Regimes across the Globe
Volume 1, Issue 9
AD Notices: Pencils; Frozen Shrimp; Lawn Groomers; Garlic; Honey
Business Groups Want Clarifications to Lacey Act Amendments
CBP Rulings on Heated Car Seat Pads, Animal Repellent
CPSC Staff Recommends Against Lead Limit Exemption for Crystal and Glass Beads
Locke Says Clean Energy Cooperation with China Requires Steps to Ease Trade
New Legislation Would Remove Import Tariffs on Outdoor Apparel
Senate Votes to Preempt CBP Rule on Regulation of Pocketknives
USTR Considers Increased Tariffs, Other Measures on Imports of Chinese Tires
Volume 2, Issue 1
AD/CV Notices: Drill Pipe, Garlic, Shrimp, Tissue Paper Products, Bedroom Furniture
Arms Control Group Says U.S. Allowing Some Chinese Companies to Skirt Import Ban
CBP Receives Petition for Reclassification of Wickless Wax Objects
Court Overturns Classification of Bottle and Jug Wraps
DOC Advances AD Investigation of Wire Decking from China
EPA Moves Toward Import Restrictions on Chemicals Used in Product Manufacture
ITC Report on Possible Modifications to NAFTA Origin Rules
RILA Report: International Trade
RILA Report: Supply Chain
Executive Profile: Rick Keyes
Executive Profiles Library
Feature Articles Library
August 2008
Executive Profile: Deborah Winkleblack
Letter from Casey
RILA Update
The Evolution of the Field: From "Traffic" to "Supply Chain"
August 2009
2009 State of the Retail Supply Chain Study
Current Trends in Inventory Management
Executive Profile: Jennifer Pritchard
In the News
Letter from Casey
U.S. Freight System Must be Modernized to Support Economic Growth
August 2010
2010 Transportation Procurement Benchmark Study: Leveraging Automation to Manage Market Volatility
Conflict Minerals Language Included in Financial Regulatory Reform Conference Report
Executive Profile: Steve Szilagyi
Global Standards for Consumer Products to Launch Pilot Program
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Directs Attention to Clean Trucks Issue
In the News
Inventory Optimization: Key Imperatives for Visibility, Tracking, and Accuracy
Letter from Casey
Second Lacey Act Consensus Statement Signed by 57 Organizations
Supporting RILA Member Operations with the Latest Retail Supply Chain Research
Workforce Diversity in the DC = Benefits for Lowe’s & Local Community
February 2009
Green Supply Chain
International Trade & Sourcing
Letter from Casey
RILA Update
Supply Chain Security & Resiliency
Transportation
Warehousing & Distribution
February 2010
2.0: The New SmartWay
Executive Profile: Michelle Livingstone
In the News
Letter from Casey
Revisiting Hours-of-Service Regulations
Ships, Trucks, Rail – The View from the Top
Social Media in the Supply Chain
U.S. International Trade Commission Released Study on First Sale Rule Transactions
June 2008
Executive Profile: Hal Wilson
Letter from Casey
RILA Update
Using Freight Shuttle to Supplement Existing Infrastructure
June 2009
Executive Profile: Marie Lacertosa
Letter from Casey
News
RILA Update
RILA/Auburn University Annual Retail Supply Chain Study
May 2010
CPSIA Update
DHS 2011 Budget Makes a Statement on 100 Percent Scanning
Executive Profile: Mark Hilborn
Global Standard for Consumer Products Publishes in North America
In the News
Letter from Casey
Logistics 2010 Conference Breaks Attendance Record
RILA Submits Comments on Lithium Battery Ruling
Women in Logistics Event @Logistics 2010
November 2008
Letter from Casey
Retail SCM Research Study Update
RILA Update
November 2009
Executive Profile: James Jack
In the News
International Transportation Management: Increasing Productivity and Visibility
Letter from Casey
RILA Introduces Its New Online Supplier Directory - Retail Marketplace
The Drive for Strategic Transparency
The Retail Supply Chain: Reflecting on 2009 and Looking Ahead to 2010
October 2008
Executive Profile: Bryan Boudreaux
Letter from Casey
Many Happy Returns: How Returns Can Help E-tailers Beat the Competition
RILA Conference Speakers Share Steps for Supply Chain Carbon Footprinting
RILA Update
Women Face a Labyrinth
RILA Report: Sustainability
August 2010
Conflict Minerals Language Included in Financial Regulatory Reform Conference Report
Congress Considers Legislation to Reform of Toxic Substances Control Act; House Committee Held Hearing in July
Energy Efficiency: A Key Sustainability Strategy
Letter from Casey: ESCC and New Hire Announcement
Retailers Demonstrate Commitment to Sourcing Legally Harvested Wood
RILA Research Surveys Retail Industry Reputational Drivers
The Industry's First Retail-Specific Law Conference
January 2009
California Air Resources Board Approves Global Warming Reduction Plan
Executive Profile: Micah Thompson, CHMM
House Passes Economic Recovery Bill; Senate to Act Next Week
Letter from Laura
Leveraging CSR to Maximize Employee Engagement
New Voluntary Initiative to Provide Consumer Information on Ingredients
Store Closures and Environmental Compliance
Sustainable Packing Coalition Annual Spring Meeting
January 2010
EPA Moves to Regulate Four Chemicals Used in Consumer Products
EPA's Retail Industry Portal: A Resource for Compliance and Sustainability
Executive Profile: Susan Ghertner
FMCSA Launches Hours-of-Service Listening Tour; Potential Impacts on CO2 Emissions
Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Legislation Regulating Cadmium Proposed After AP Report Showed the Heavy Metal in Children's Items
Letter from Casey: Energy Drives RSI
Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule
PetSmart Engages Graduate Students in Doghouse Design Competition
The Sustainability Index: Driving Transparency and Innovation
Volume 3, Issue 2
July 2008
Executive Profile: Michael Collins
Five RILA Members Make New Ethics List
Letter from Michael Collins
Practical Approaches to Implementing a Successful Sustainability Program
Required Reporting on Plastic Grocery Bags in California
RILA Reaches Out to ACC for Technical Expertise
RILA Sustainability Initiative (RSI) Update
Senate Will Consider Energy Extenders Bill
July 2009
Building Government Partnerships
Executive Profile: Michael Hewett
Letter from Laura: Momentum Is Building
New Sessions for RILA’s Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference Announced
Obtaining Funding Dollars for Energy Efficiency
RCRA Compliance for Retailers
Real-World Green: The Role of Environmental Savings in Retail
Retailers Work with the U.S. Department of Energy to Reduce Energy Consumption of Retail Buildings
RILA Applauds Release of Lacey Act Consensus Document
Solar Gains in Stormy Times
June 2009
Battery Storage and Transportation Regulations
California Green Building Code Available Online
Executive Profile: Kate Heiny
House Energy Security Committee Update
Is Your Sustainability Picture Complete?
Letter from Laura
Planning for ESCC 2009 Underway
RSI Held Webinar on Tritium Exit Signs
States Pass BPA Mandates
Using Sustainability to Engage Your Community
March 2008
A Shifting Environmental Focus
House Passes $18 Billion Energy Tax Bill
Letter from Casey
RILA Attends Energy Department Green Buildings Roundtable
March 2009
Creating Strategic Partnerships with Nonprofits
EPA Proposes First National Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Executive Profile: Joe Rinzel
Handling Tritium Exit Signs
Letter from Laura
Logistics Conference a Success
Rebuilding in Greensburg: A Model Sustainable Community
RILA Submits Comments to EPA on Formaldehyde in Pressed Wood Products
RSI February Meeting a Success
Save the Date for the RILA Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference 2009: October 5-7, 2009
May 2010
Benefits of Government Partnership Programs
Climate Change Legislation Introduced in the Senate
Harmonizing Product Stewardship Policies in the U.S.
House and Senate Consider Legislation to Address Conflict Minerals in Congo, Bills Continue to Advance
House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Clean Trucks Issue
Letter from Casey
Mobile Executive Summit Agenda Drawing Top Retailers to San Francisco for Breakthrough Event
Obama Administration Announces Changes to Energy Star Program
RILA Submits Comments on Biomass Crop Assistance Rulemaking
RILA’s Work on Interchange Fee Amendment Pays Off
November 2008
Carbon Offsets Come of Age
Effective Selection of a Sustainability Information Management System for Retail Operations
Executive Profile: Jim Thomas
Finding Common Ground
LEED Certification for Retail
Letter from Laura
Retailers Build Environmental Sustainability and Compliance Programs
Retailers Welcome Congressional Guidance on Illegal Logging Law
RSI Sponsors Greenhouse Gas Webinars
The State of Sustainable Retailing
November 2009
California Energy Commission Sets Energy Standards for Televisions
Duncan Confirms Benefits of Greening: Cost Reductions & Brand Equity
Executive Profile: Ryan Williams
Green Chemistry Initiatives at the State & Federal Level
Is Private Label Ready for Public Disclosure?
Letter from Laura
RILA Introduces Its New Online Supplier Directory: Retail Marketplace
RILA's Environmental Sustainability & Compliance Conference a Success
Senate Stalls on Climate Change
What Do NASCAR and Sustainability Have in Common?
January 2010
September 2008
Congress Passes New Product Safety Legislation
Executive Profile: Phyllis Harris
Green Retail Initiatives Drive Down Costs and Catalyze Customer Loyalty
Letter from Laura
Phthalates – A Perspective
Retailers Demonstrate Commitment to Environmental Sustainability and Compliance
RILA Announces EPA Sustainability Web Portal for Retail Industry
RILA Participates in EPA Smartway® Stakeholders’ Meeting
Saying Sustainability Without Sinning: Successfully marketing sustainability while avoiding the pitfalls of false or misleading environmental claims
The Problem with Sustainable Packaging and Marketing Claims
World Retailers Rise to the Challenge of Lowering Carbon Emissions
September 2009
EPA Retail Industry Portal Available
Executive Profile: Kevin Hagen
Letter from Laura
President Obama's Speech on Climate Change
Reputation in the World of Social Media
Retail Hazardous Waste: The Costs of Non-Compliance
RILA Joins Others in Correction of NRDC/Sierra Club Letter to Oberstar
RILA Members Support Sustainable Supply Chains
RILA’s Sustainability Community to Convene in Dallas Next Month
San Jose Approves Plastic Bag Ban
Senate Introduced Climate Change Bill Today
TIA: A Champion for the Environment
RILA Report: Tax
Special Edition - May 13, 2009
White House Releases Detailed FY 2010 Budget Proposals
Special Edition - May 5, 2009
Obama Fleshes Out FY 2010 Budget With Sweeping International Tax Reform Proposals
Volume 1, Issue 34
Volume 1, Issue 34
Excise Tax on High-Cost Insurance
Individual and Employer Mandates
New Fees on Health-Related Industries
Next Stop: Senate Floor
Other Revenue Provisions
Senate Taxwriters Approve Comprehensive Health Care Bill
Volume 3, Issue 1
Ensign Bill Would Give Businesses Temporary Tax Break for Canceled Debt
IRS Closes 2008 With New Cost Sharing Regulations
IRS Issues Final, Temporary Subpart F Contract Manufacturing Regs
Lawmakers, Obama, Talk Stimulus, But Offer Few Details
Massachusetts Revenue Department: Gross Receipts Taxes in Texas and Ohio Are Not ‘Income’ Taxes
New Jersey Conforms State Sales and Use Tax With SSUTA
West Virginia Revenue Department: Mandatory Combined Reporting Begins in 2009
Volume 3, Issue 10
CEO-owner’s Compensation Was Reasonable, Appeals Court Holds
Connecticut Revenue Department Issues Guidance on 2009 Amnesty Program
IRS Explains Extended NOL Carryback For Small Businesses
New Mississippi Law Subjects Certain Digital Products to Tax
Shulman Vows to Continue Tough Enforcement Stance As Senate Taxwriters Examine Offshore Tax Havens
Wisconsin Verifies Delay in First Quarter Combined Group Estimated Tax Payment for Certain Taxpayers
Volume 3, Issue 11
Baucus Unveils Permanent AMT Fix, Middle-Class Tax Relief
Congressional Committees Pass Budget Resolutions That Mirror, But Scale Back, Obama’s Tax Priorities
New Florida Law Fixes Bonus Depreciation Decoupling Provisions From Last Year
New Jersey Law Authorizes State Tax Amnesty
Supreme Court Denies Review Of Nexus Case Involving Third-Party Contracts
White House Announces Panel To Study Tax Reform; Recommendations Due December 4
Volume 3, Issue 12
House and Senate Clear Budget Blueprints
Levin Reintroduces Carried Interest Legislation
Volume 3, Issue 13
Colorado Adopts Reportable and Listed Transaction Disclosure Provisions
Creation of Gift Card Subs Becomes Mandatory Exam Issue Under New LMSB Industry Directive
Kansas Revenue Department Discusses Deductibility of Texas, Michigan, & Ohio Taxes
Massachusetts Appeals Court Denies Intercompany Royalty and Interest Deductions Under Sham Transaction Doctrine
New Kansas Law Expands Manufacturer’s Qualifications for Using Single Sales Factor
New York State Adopts 2009-2010 Budget Containing Expanded Sales Tax Nexus and Other Significant Tax Changes
Outlook: As Budget Debate Resumes, Prospects for Passing International Tax Increases in 2009 Remain Unclear
Supreme Court Denies Review of Refund Case Involving California’s Annual Fee on Limited Liability Companies
Volume 3, Issue 14
City of Chicago Cannot Collect Amusement Tax from Online Ticket Reseller, U.S. District Court Rules
Key Leadership Changes Announced for IRS
Lawmakers Gear Up for Post-Recess Action on Energy, Health Care, Budget
New Jersey Revenue Department Issues Guidance on Upcoming Amnesty Program
Texas Comptroller Issues ‘Margin Tax’ Extension Filing Tips
Volume 3, Issue 15
Alabama Tax Amnesty Program Ends May 15
House Taxwriters Say Little as Witnesses Urge Keeping Tax Exclusion for Employer-Provided Health Benefits
IRS Stresses Enforcement, Service in Five-Year Strategic Plan
Lawmakers Approve $3.5 Trillion FY 2010 Budget with Health Care Reconciliation Instructions
New Virginia Law Permits Single Sales Factor Election for Manufacturers
Volume 3, Issue 16
Drop in Corporate Receipts Contributes to Growing Deficit, CBO Says
IRS Announces Pilot Program for Rulings on Certain Corporate Transactions
Massachusetts Revenue Department Announces New Voluntary Disclosure “Look-Back” For Certain Nonfiling Corporations & Banks
Merger Agreement Termination Fee Paid to Would-Be White Knight is Deductible, Tax Court holds
New Mexico Extends Use of Manufacturers’ Weighted Sales Factor From 2010 to 2020
State of Arizona, City of Phoenix Announce Tax Amnesty Programs
Tax Rate Cuts May Not Offset Energy Price Hikes Under Cap & Trade System, CBO Director Says
Treasury, IRS Seek Project Recommendations for Guidance Priority List
Wisconsin Revenue Department Issues Implementation Guidance Under New Combined Reporting Regime
Volume 3, Issue 17
Baucus Rules Out Repeal of Exclusion for Employer-Provided Health Insurance
New Maryland Law Enacts Two-Month Small Business Amnesty
New York Enacts Payroll Tax for New York City Metro Area
New York Tax Department Explains Expanded Affiliate Nexus Provisions
Volume 3, Issue 18
Baucus, Grassley Release Report on Health Care Revenue Raisers
Fifth Circuit: Transaction Requires Economic Substance and Nontax Business Motive To Be Valid for Tax Purposes
Ohio Supreme Court: Statute of Limitations Runs from Date Tax Credit Certificate Is Issued, Not Date Are Taxes Paid
Tennessee Appeals Court: Software Services Provided by Employee ‘Temps’ Are Not Taxable
Volume 3, Issue 19
California: Appellate Court Vacates Recent Dividends-Received Deduction Case
IRS Finalizes Guidance on Determining Controlled Group Members
Michigan: Appellate Court Says Former Single Business Tax Does Not Follow Federal “Check-The-Box” Entity Classification
Ninth Circuit Reverses Tax Court in Xilinx
North Carolina: Retail Merchant’s REIT Strategy Triggers Forced Combination, State Appeals Court Holds
Returning from Recess, Lawmakers Gear Up to Tackle Health Care, Energy Reform
South Carolina: Taxpayers Allowed To File Combined Report To Prevent Distortion
Washington: New Law Taxes Digital Goods, Contains Related Nexus Provisions
Volume 3, Issue 2
House Drops Proposed Restrictions on Corporate-Owned Private Passenger Aircraft
Massachusetts State Supreme Court Affirms Two Economic Nexus Cases
New Michigan Law Amends Business Tax
New York State Granted Summary Judgment in Internet Sales Tax Challenge
Rangel Tax Stimulus Outline Includes NOL Carryback, Bonus Depreciation, Significant Energy Package
Volume 3, Issue 20
California: FTB to Process Certain LLC Fee Refund Claims Resulting From Ventas Finance I Case
Hawaii: Revenue Department Announces Tax Amnesty Program Running Through June 26
Health Care Legislation On Track for Finance Committee Markup
Iowa: New Law Eliminates Two-Year Net Operating Loss Carryback Period
Kansas: New Law Reduces Statute of Limitations on Refunds; Imposes June 15 Deadline for Past Periods
Maine: New Law Addresses IRC Conformity, Repeals Sales Factor ‘Throwback,’ Establishes Temporary Amnesty Program
Massachusetts: Filing Required by July 1 to Claim FAS 109 Deduction
Massachusetts: Revenue Department Issues Comprehensive Combined Reporting Regulation
Nevada Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Tax Bill
Volume 3, Issue 21
Baucus Eyes June 23 Health Care Markup
Colorado: New Law Eliminates Tax Base Modification for Qualifying In-State Capital Gains
Final Regs Address Application of Foreign Tax Credit Limitations to Dividends From Noncontrolled Corporations
Missouri: New Law Increases Threshold Amount for Owing Franchise Tax
Multistate Tax Alerts Available
Nebraska: Assembly Parts Used by Manufacturer Qualify for Exemption
New Jersey: New Voluntary Disclosure Agreement Program (Post 2009 State Tax Amnesty) is More Stringent
Obama Proposes Codification of Pay-As-You-Go Rules
Revenue Proposals in White House Budget Come Up Short Under JCT Estimates
Treasury Announces Intent to Limit Internal Restructuring Exception Under Inversion Regs
Vermont: New Law Taxes Sale of Electronically Transferred Digital Products, Establishes Temporary Tax Amnesty Program
White House Proposes Stronger Oversight and Accountability of Executive Compensation
Volume 3, Issue 22
Congress Moving Slowly on Climate Change Legislation
Georgia: New Rule Explains State’s Related-Member Interest & Intangible Expense ‘Addback’ Statute
Idaho: New Rules Address Sales Factor Sourcing of Certain Intangible Property, ‘On Behalf Of’ Costs of Performance Rule
IRS Asks Congress to Make Employer-Provided Cell Phones Excludable From Income
Massachusetts Issues Final Regulation Regarding Combined Reporting
Massachusetts: Section 332 Liquidation is Not a Disposition for State Investment Tax Credit Purposes
Overstated Basis Is Not Omission From Gross Income for Purposes of Extended Statute of Limitations, Ninth Circuit holds
Senate Taxwriters Delay Health Care Markup as House Committees Release Draft Proposal
Volume 3, Issue 23
Delaware: New ‘Voluntary Compliance Initiative’ Offers Penalty & Interest Waiver
Health Care Legislation Hits Financing Snags in House, Senate
IRS Provides Guidance on Electing to Accelerate Credits in Lieu of Bonus Depreciation
IRS Temporarily Suspends Collection of Some Reportable Transaction Disclosure Penalties
New Jersey: New Law Extends Corporation Business Tax 4 Percent Surcharge for Another Year
Rhode Island: New Law Expands Definition of Sales Tax ‘Retailer’ to Include Certain E-Commerce Retailers
Tennessee: New Law Limits Application of Fabricated Software Exemption, Requires ‘Addback’ of Unreasonable Rents Paid to Affiliates
Treasury Provides Update on Efforts to Close ‘Tax Gap’
Vermont: 2009 Amnesty Program Will Run From July 20 Through August 31
Wisconsin: New Law Contains Affiliate Nexus Provisions, Changes to Sales Factor ‘Throwback’ Rules, Combined Reporting Provisions
Volume 3, Issue 24
Corporation’s Stock Redemption Payments to ESOP Trust Not Deductible
Delaware: New Law Increases Franchise Tax Maximum, Increases Multiplier
House Taxwriters Approve Health Care Revenue Package Targeting High-Income Individuals, Corporate Taxpayers
Louisiana: New Law Mandates Two-Month Tax Amnesty Program
New Hampshire: New Law Bars Retailers From Sharing Information About Out-Of-State Customers With Certain Foreign States
Volume 3, Issue 25
Louisiana: Tax Amnesty Program Will Run from September 1 through October 31, 2009, Revenue Department Says
New Jersey: Section 338(h)(10) Gain From Liquidation is Nonbusiness Income, State Appeals Court Holds
New York City: Tax Law Changes Enacted
North Carolina: Revenue Department Begins New “Resolution Initiative”
Ohio: New Law Updates State Conformity to Internal Revenue Code, Amends Commercial Activity Tax Provisions
Oregon: State Adopts First Tax Amnesty Program
Senate Delays Health Care Vote as Finance Continues Closed-Door Negotiations
Volume 3, Issue 26
California Franchise Tax Board Discusses Deductibility of Texas Margin Tax
Health Care On Hold Until September in House, Senate Finance Committee
Oregon Adopts Changes to Corporate Income/Excise Tax, Personal Income Tax
Proposed Regulations Address When Practitioners May Charge Contingent Fees
Volume 3, Issue 27
As Senate Adjourns for August, Finance Committee Health Bill Details Remain Elusive
California: Revised Budget Includes Provisions Addressing Estimated Tax Payments, Wage & Backup Withholding, Use Tax
IRS Stays the Course with Final Section 482 Services Regulations
Oregon: New Law Provides Limited Amnesty for Recent Corporate Minimum Tax & Income Tax Rate Increases
Wisconsin: Budget Bill Modifies Combined Reporting Rules, Makes Other Significant Tax Law Changes
Volume 3, Issue 28
New Guidance Addresses Election to Defer COD Income Recognition
North Carolina Imposes Corporate Income Surtax, Hikes Sales Tax Rate, Adopts New E-Commerce Nexus Rules, Taxes Sales of Digital Property
Wisconsin Revenue Department Issues Comprehensive Combined Reporting Emergency Rules
Volume 3, Issue 29
Congress Faces Extensive To-Do List as Legislative Session Enters Home Stretch
Kentucky: State High Court Upholds Validity of Retroactive Ban on Unitary Filing Refund Claims
Massachusetts: State High Court Says New Hampshire Retailers Don’t Have To Collect Massachusetts Use Tax
Oregon: Amended Rules Address Intercompany Expense ‘Addback’ Requirement and Unitary Businesses
Revenue Procedure Raises Immediate Considerations For Automatic Method Changes
Volume 3, Issue 3
Baucus Releases Details on $275 Billion Stimulus Tax Proposal; Plans January 27 Markup
Ways & Means Approves $303 Billion Stimulus Tax Package
Volume 3, Issue 30
Appeals Court Defines Application of Section 1031(f)(4) to Related-Party Exchanges
Baucus Moving Forward With Finance Committee Health Care Markup – With or Without GOP Support
Connecticut: New Law Imposes Economic Nexus, 10 Percent Corporate Surcharge, Temporary Amnesty Program
IRS Releases Flurry of Employee Benefits Guidance
Multistate Tax Alerts Available
Service Corrects Automatic Method Change Procedures for Taxpayers Under JCT Review
Texas: Retailer’s Software Transfer to Out-of-State Franchisees Qualifies for Resale Exemption, State Appeals Court Holds
Volume 3, Issue 31
Alabama: Revenue Department Issues Amended Rule on Required Adjustments to Federal Limitations
Baucus Introduces Health Care Reform Proposal; Includes Excise Tax on ‘Cadillac’ Plans
California: Distributed Promotional Compact Discs Qualified for Printed Sales Message Exemption, State Appeals Court Holds
IRS Addresses Inversion Rules on Stock Acquired for Cash or Marketable Securities
IRS Issues Guidance on Modifications to Commercial Mortgage Loans
Multistate Tax Alert: Connecticut Budget Legislation
Washington: State Supreme Court Rules Direct Seller’s Exemption Applies Even if Product is Ultimately Sold in Retail Store
Volume 3, Issue 32
Baucus Releases Updated Health Care Proposal as Finance Committee Mark-Up Begins
Changes to Cadillac Plans and Other Existing Revenue Provisions
Credit Card Issuers’ Interchange Income is Properly Treated as OID, Rules Tax Court
Nebraska: Tax Incentive Applicants Must Verify Worker Eligibility, Revenue Department Says
North Carolina: Revenue Department Summarizes Tax Law Changes, Including New ‘Remote-Seller’ Nexus Provisions
Ohio: Commercial Activity Tax is Constitutional Even as Applied to Certain Food Sellers, State High Court Says
Volume 3, Issue 33
California: Commission Issues Report on Proposed Business Net Receipts Tax
IRS Continues Brisk Pace for Employee Benefits Guidance
Multistate Tax Alert Looks at Ohio Supreme Court Ruling on State’s Commercial Activity Tax as Applied to Certain Food Sellers
Proposed Regs Address Determination of Controlled Group Members
Senate Taxwriters OK Executive Comp Restrictions on Health Insurance Providers as Health Care Mark-Up Concludes
South Carolina: Economic Impact Zone Credits Generated Prior to Carryforward Statute can Still be Carried Forward, State Court Holds
Virginia: Tax Amnesty Program Will Run From October 7 to December 5; Nonparticipation Penalties Apply
Washington: Imposition of City B&O Tax on LP’s Trademark Royalty Income Violates Due Process, State Appeals Court Holds
Volume 3, Issue 35
Corporate Boards Must Oversee Tax Compliance, IRS Commissioner Says
Final Pension Funding Rules Include Key Changes for Large Plan Sponsors
Kansas Revenue Department Discusses Application of One-Year Statute of Limitations on Refund/Credit Claims
Official Previews ‘Possible’ International Projects for IRS Business Plan
Reid, Baucus Float Expanded NOL Carryback Proposal
Volume 3, Issue 36
Connecticut: Revenue Department Bulletin Discusses Section 108(i) Decoupling, Economic Nexus Provisions
Merged House Health Care Bill Retains High-Income Surcharge
Multistate Tax Alert: Tax Law Changes in Pennsylvania 2009-2010 Budget
Senate to Consider Temporary Five-Year NOL Carryback as Part of Unemployment Insurance Extension
Volume 3, Issue 37
Health Care Reform Bill Clears House; Includes High-Income Surtax, Business Revenue Raisers
Temporary Five-Year NOL Carryback Becomes Law
Tennessee: Interest Income Earned From Treasury Securities is Nonbusiness Income, State Appeals Court Holds
Volume 3, Issue 38
California: New Law Makes Technical Corrections to Previously Enacted Single Sales Factor Law
Multistate Tax Alert: Recovery of Georgia Sales/Use Tax Erroneously Paid on 2009 Purchases of Qualifying Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment
Senate Moving Closer to Floor Action on Health Reform
Texas: Comptroller Explains Implications of Contract Manufacturing on Cost of Goods Sold
Volume 3, Issue 39
Deloitte Tax Podcast: The essentials of New York City Business Taxes
Final Regs Address Information Reporting for Stock Options
Indiana: Telephone Directory Publisher Not Subject to Use Tax On Paper/Directories, State Court Rules
IRS Issues Final Employee Stock Purchase Plan Regulations
IRS Provides Guidance on NOL Carryback Election
Michigan: New Law Retroactively Clarifies Meaning of ‘Tax Year’ for Pre-2008 Referenced Years
Senate Agrees to Begin Debate on ‘Merged’ Health Care Bill
Volume 3, Issue 4
House Clears Comprehensive Economic Stimulus Legislation with $303 Billion Tax Package
Senate taxwriters OK $340 billion tax stimulus package with one-year AMT patch
Volume 3, Issue 40
Health Care, Estate Tax, Extenders Dominate as Congress Takes Up End-of-Year Agenda
IRS Announces 2009-2010 Priority Guidance Projects
Volume 3, Issue 42
Congressional Democrats, White House Push for December Jobs Bill With Business Tax Incentives
House Approves Fully Offset One-Year Extenders Package
In Big Loss for IRS, Tax Court Rejects IRS Reallocation Under Cost Sharing Agreement
Massachusetts: New Law Enacts Two-Month Tax Amnesty Program During 2010
Nontax Issues Stall Senate Health Care Bill; Reid Looks for Wrap-Up by Christmas
Pennsylvania: Revenue Department Issues Guidance on Upcoming 2010 Amnesty Program
Volume 3, Issue 43
Congress Takes an Incomplete on Extenders, Estate Tax Fix
New Jersey: Intangible Holding Company Earning Patent Royalties Has Nexus Under Lanco Even Prior to 1996 Rule Change, State Supreme Court Holds
New York: Three-Month Tax Amnesty Program to Begin in January 2010
Oregon: Revenue Department Explains Effect of Upcoming Ballot Measures on 2009 Tax-Increase Legislation
Volume 3, Issue 5
Alabama: Taxpayer Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Review Addback Statute Case
California Franchise Tax Board issues guidance addressing new 20 percent understatement penalty
California: Taxpayer Wins ‘Treasury Receipts’ Sale Factor Apportionment Decision
Senate Leaders, Centrists, Agree on $18 Billion Cut to Tax Stimulus Package; Floor Vote Set for February 10
Volume 3, Issue 6
California renews use tax voluntary disclosure program
Final regs address gain recognition agreements
Illinois amends rules addressing tax-shelters and listed transactions, ‘addbacks’ for related-company transactions
Regs address gain recognition on certain section 304(a)(1) transactions
Stimulus Legislation Becomes Law; Budget, Housing Next on Agenda
Wisconsin issues guidance regarding related-party ‘addback’ and disclosure
Volume 3, Issue 7
2009 California budget bill contains major tax law changes
New Idaho law addresses water’s edge elections made on behalf of other group members
New law Oregon decouples from federal income tax law
Obama would bankroll middle-class tax relief with significant increases on business, high-income individuals
Volume 3, Issue 8
2009 California Budget Bills Contain Major Tax Law Changes
Taxwriters Pan Proposed Limitations on Itemized Deductions
Wisconsin Enacts Unitary Combined Reporting, Streamlined Sales Tax, and Various Other Significant Tax Changes
Volume 3, Issue 9
Massachusetts: Revenue department provides estimated payment guidance under combined reporting regime
Tough sledding on Capitol Hill for Obama budget plan, Conrad predicts
Wisconsin: Revenue department issues additional guidance on related-party addback requirements
Wisconsin: Revenue department issues guidance on new law that taxes ‘Menasha’ software & digital goods
Wisconsin: Revenue department provides estimated payment guidance under new combined reporting regime
RILA Report: Technology
April 2009
Driving Customer Satisfaction with Intelligent Decisioning Applications
Letter from Sarah: Privacy Issues
Retailers Focus on All Aspects of Sustainability
July 2009
Closing the Customer Experience Gap
Letter from Sarah: RILA Urges Congress to Move with Caution on Potential Privacy Legislation
RILA Update
U.S., Others Agree to Move Ahead on Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreements Talks
Web Privacy Efforts Targeted
September 2008
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