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The first filing deadline for the conflict minerals provision of the Dodd-Frank Act is fast approaching. While the provision – requiring disclosure of the use of tungsten, tin, tantalum and gold sourced in and around the Democratic Republic of the Congo – only directly applies to public manufacturers, the actual impact is much broader than anticipated, and many distributors aren’t sure of the steps they need to take to comply.
This article examines the conflict minerals rule and how its effects are being felt all along the supply chain. It also provides practical information on how distributors can prepare for helping customers comply with the new rule.
This article includes:
- An overview of the SEC Final Rule on Conflict Minerals
- Analysis of the broader impact of the rule
- Steps for creating a game plan to address the rule's impact
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- The Growing Cost of Product Liability
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Customers are pushing liability for faulty products up the supply chain.
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Companies looking to evade the growing cost of defending product liability suits are pushing liability up the supply chain. This article examines factors affecting distributor liability and includes tips from legal and liability insurance professionals on reducing risk.
This article includes:
- How the focus of liability has shifted
- Why the risk has increased for distributors
- How distributors can offset some of the risk of liability
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- The Counterfeit Challenge
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Product and service liability is a growing issue for wholesaler-distributors.
Terms of the settlement with Beatty D’Alessandro were not disclosed.
How one industry is taking a three-pronged approach to stopping the problem of counterfeits.
Distributors need to stay involved with fighting counterfeits in the supply chain.
The prevalence of counterfeit products has grown in recent years, as the Internet and a global marketplace have increased their accessibility. The impact goes beyond financial. In several sectors, serious safety risks come with counterfeit goods. This article examines the scope of the problem, as well as how distributors and manufacturers can work together to combat it.
This article includes:
- The scope of the counterfeit problem
- Risks associated with counterfeits
- How distributors and manufacturers can work together against the problem
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Most distributors allow their employees to use personal mobile devices for work.
Businesses get a one-year reprieve on the requirement to provide insurance to employees or face a penalty.
Complaint alleges Ardagh’s acquisition of Verallia North America is in violation of U.S. antitrust law.
Seasonal workers may affect whether your company is considered small or large under the Affordable Care Act.
Electrical distributor alleges in court documents that Beatty D’Alessandro retained proprietary and confidential documents.
NAW’s government relations team updates MDM on Obamacare, regulations and tax reform.
Court rules that the President’s National Labor Relations Board recess appointments were ‘unconstitutional.’
The General Services Administration and the U.S. Postal Service alleged Grainger failed to provide pricing agreed to in the government contracts.
Grainger also reports a settlement with the government over pricing disclosure issues.
