changes in law

You're Either In or You're Out, New York Tells Online Retailers

Sheppard Mullin
July 11, 2008 18:30

On June 1st, 2008, New York lawmakers put into effect a law that narrows the online tax exemption and sends a clear message to online retailers: You’re either in or you’re out.  New York wants retailers "in" so that they can collect NY sales tax.  Retailers want to...

A Change Of Custom For Customs: The Proposed Change To The First Sale Rule

Sheppard Mullin
April 16, 2008 19:55

U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("Customs") is proposing a change to the First Sale Rule that, if made, will force U.S. companies to pay millions of dollars in additional duties on the products they manufacture in foreign countries and import to the U.S.For the past 20 years, duties...

New Trucking Rules Could Make Goods Fashionably Late

Sheppard Mullin
December 19, 2007 19:47

In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia overturned the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) truck diver Hours of Services ("HOS") rule that regulates the amount of time commercial truck drivers can operate their vehicles (Owner-Operator...

New Cargo Screening Requirement Could Import High Costs To Fashion And Apparel Industry

Sheppard Mullin
October 15, 2007 18:28

Congress gave final approval to legislation that requires stricter screening of sea cargo containers bound for the U.S. at foreign ports.  The bill will implement many of the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to strengthen national security and help to prevent terrorist attacks (click...

New EU Chemicals Regulation Could Peel Away Fashion and Cosmetic Industry Profits

Sheppard Mullin
September 10, 2007 18:51

On June 1, 2007, the controversial new EU Regulation for the Registration, Evaluation and Restriction on Chemicals (“REACH”) came into force to regulate the use of chemicals in consumer products, including apparel, fragrances and cosmetics.  The regulation’s most important...