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NAMM Prepares for Updates to Lacey Act and CITES Regulations

NAMM Policy Program Manager Claire Kreger-Boaz attended the World of Wood Convention in San Diego, CA, April 9–12, 2024, on a mission to gather the latest information on Phase VII of the Lacey Act and upcoming CITES discussions scheduled for this July as well as to strengthen the relationships NAMM and its partners have forged with regulatory and enforcement agencies. The IWPA’s annual convention convenes the globally sourced wood products industry. With 300 importers, U.S. manufacturers, exporters, wholesalers, offshore suppliers and service providers attendees get critical marke...
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Federal Appropriations Bill Sees $20 Million Increase in Title I Funding

On March 23, 2024, President Biden signed the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, which provides federal funding through September 30, 2024, for the U.S. Department of Educatio...
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China Issues Mandatory Musical Instrument Standard

China's recent implementation of a new mandatory national standard for musical instruments, GB28489-2022, effective January 1, 2024, has significant implications not only within China bu...
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New Canada Rules on Ivory Import/Export

The Canadian government has enacted amendments to its wildlife protection regulations to require that all persons entering or leaving Canada with musical instruments or other products con...
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Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Obligations Begin January 1, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires that certain regulated entities, such as corporations or Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), file personal identifying information concerning...
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Senate Expected to Consider Proposed Credit Card Competition Act

Legislation to expand retailers’ credit card options is expected to be taken up by the full U.S. Senate when they return from recess the week of Oct. 16., at which time they are expected ...
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New Independent Contractor Rule in Effect

The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) new worker classification rule went into effect as of March 11, 2024.  This rule rescinds the 2021 independent contractor rule (ICR) put in place by t...