The importance of open-ended dialogue was stressed throughout  the Toy Industry Association’s (TIA) annual Toy Safety Update, held on Monday, February 15. Attendees of the free seminar at the 113th North American International Toy Fair in New York City were also kept abreast of developments related to federal, state and international toy safety laws and regulations. TIA members along with commissioners and officers of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) spoke before hundreds of toy manufacturers, retailers, designers and testing lab representatives...

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For the last three decades, Justice Antonin Scalia served as a staunch and reliable conservative voice on the U.S. Supreme Court. While his rulings could be controversial at times, he remained widely liked and respected, even among the more liberal members of the Court. His unexpected death over the weekend leaves many in mourning. It also leaves many wondering: what happens next? The death of a Supreme Court justice mid-term is disruptive enough. A death during an election year—particularly one...

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Across Foods, LLC announces the launch of temperature controlled consolidated shipments between Europe and the US in the food and beverage industry through its alliance with the logistic service provider foodcareplus North America, Inc.. This service will support European exporters and North American importers to ship less than full container loads as of 1 pallet between both continents. An easy to use online application form will generate quotes in no time for registered users. This is a unique feature in the...

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For lawyers and consultants at large and small firms alike, growing a personal book of business can be a challenge. Partners who are deeply engaged in complex technical matters and tending to the needs of their clients often relegate the important tasks of rainmaking and cultivating new clients to the back burner. For senior and junior associates and staff, developing the skills and having some successes along the way that allow you to point to concrete examples of rainmaking...

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Global Professional Search Inc. (GPS) and the Institute of International Education (IIE) are partnering to connect young professionals from the U.S. and around the world to global enterprises that seek employees with language ability, experience living and studying abroad, and the critical and creative skills acquired through cultural immersion.<!-- Paragraph before: This collaboration unites organizations with distinctive capabilities around a shared goal. GPS is a woman-owned, job-matching service that specializes in sourcing and evaluating candidates with global competencies, differentiating itself with...

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DS-Concept USA, a member of the EACCNY and a provider of international trade finance to the small and mid-market, has appointed Charles Doc Lundberg as Vice President of Sales in the newly established Los Angeles office. Lundberg will oversee business development activities in the western region of the US and focus on structuring supply chain finance and export factoring programs for small and middle market companies. With more than 15 years of experience in financial management and deal generation, Lundberg...

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As the new year got underway, U.S. regulators gave the industry a glimpse into their plans for 2016. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released its 2016 investment adviser examination priorities and rule-making priorities, while the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) issued its own examination priorities for the year ahead. Private fund advisers and securities firms should take note of the areas the SEC and FINRA will focus on in their inspections and rule-making efforts so that they can review...

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