A State Senate committee recently gave a favorable review to the proposed recycling bill, which would place new burdens and fees on distributors that sell packaged equipment and supplies in Massachusetts. Continue Reading
FEDA has joined a coalition of business and trade associations in urging the Trump administration to preserve the free trade agreement. Continue Reading
The state explained that the Circular Action Alliance is seeking voluntary reporting on packaging materials to support the development of its Producer Responsibility Plan. Continue Reading
The Trump administration says it could hike Chinese tariffs to 100 percent in response to a ban on rare earth materials. Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated an investigation into whether robotics and industrial machinery imports pose a national security risk. Continue Reading
Delays in publishing proposed rules mean that the regulatory process will extend past the reporting deadline, creating uncertainty for distributors and other businesses that may be covered by the new recycling law. Continue Reading
Congress is currently considering several bills and amendments that would reduce the availability of arbitration and class action waivers for employment disputes, discrimination claims and antitrust challenges. Continue Reading
The standoff between Democrats and Republicans over a new funding bill could disrupt financing, travel and supply chains. Continue Reading
As the Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the Trump administration's trade actions, the Secure Trade Act would enshrine at least some policies. Continue Reading
The USA Workforce Investment Act would provide tax credits to companies that donate to local workforce development programs, while the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act would create a new nonimmigrant visa. Continue Reading
A new study released by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors indicates that aggressive union tactics make it harder for companies to weather economic shifts, increasing the likelihood of layoffs. Continue Reading
The proposed bill would set new standards for quotas, resurrect invalidated ergonomics requirements and allow union representatives to participate in workplace investigations. Continue Reading
A federal appeals court ruled that the president overstepped his authority by declaring a national emergency to justify new tariff rates. Continue Reading
