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Distributor Sentenced in Federal Case That Started With Alleged PPE Scam
Distributor Sentenced in Federal Case That Started With Alleged PPE Scam
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Following a plea deal, John Anthony Taylor received a sentence of time served and was o...

New York Bans PFAS Chemicals in Apparel
New York Bans PFAS Chemicals in Apparel
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The ban follows in the footsteps of a similar state law that passed in California in Se...

4 Big Tax Changes Businesses Should Know for 2023

The new rules stand to affect some industr...


Former Printing Industry Executive Gets Jail Time for PPE Fraud

Dennis W. Haggerty Jr. was also ordered to...


Federal Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Taylor Corporation

Former employees had sued the parent firm ...

Key Deadline Looms on Controversial Independent Contractor Rule
Key Deadline Looms on Controversial Independent Contractor Rule
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A comment period on a proposed federal rule change regarding independent contractor sta...

The Crookery Continues: More Scams Aimed at Distributors Reported
The Crookery Continues: More Scams Aimed at Distributors Reported
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A nefarious actor posing as a buyer for an actual company in Texas tried to dupe a prom...

Fanatics, NFL, MLB Want Court to Dismiss Merch-Related Lawsuits
Fanatics, NFL, MLB Want Court to Dismiss Merch-Related Lawsuits
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Casey’s Distributing, a licensed merchandise seller, has sued the leagues and retailer,...

Koozie Group Settling Class Action Lawsuit, Admits No Wrongdoing
Koozie Group Settling Class Action Lawsuit, Admits No Wrongdoing
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The Top 40 supplier is poised to settle for $350,000 for alleged WARN Act layoff violat...

Out $100K: Scam Attempts Aimed at the Industry Continue

Sophisticated fraudsters continue to try t...


Maine’s New PFAS Reporting Regulations to Affect Promo

The requirements take effect in January. A...


Business Groups Urge Biden to Intervene to Help Prevent Rail Strike

Two rail worker unions recently rejected a...

Novelty Drinkware Company Owes $3.1M for False Made-in-USA Claims

A jury found that Lucky Shot USA violated ...


Worry Over Proposed Independent Contractor Rule Grows in Promo, Beyond

Leaders in industries that include promoti...


‘Dunder Mifflin’ Merch at Center of Testy Trademark Lawsuit

NBCUniversal is suing a company for allege...

‘A Necessary Evil’: Promo Firms Paying Much More for Cybersecurity Insurance
‘A Necessary Evil’: Promo Firms Paying Much More for Cybersecurity Insurance
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Costs and requirements for coverage are increasing, but certain industry companies deem...

Email Spoof Scam Tries to Swindle Promo Company, Employee Out of Funds
Email Spoof Scam Tries to Swindle Promo Company, Employee Out of Funds
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A firm that specializes in recruitment for the promo products industry nearly fell prey...

Don’t Get Conned: Tips to Detect Scams Aimed at Distributors
Don’t Get Conned: Tips to Detect Scams Aimed at Distributors

Bad guys are real, and some of them are increasingly targeting the promotional...

New California Laws Ban PFAS Chemicals From Apparel, Personal Care Products
New California Laws Ban PFAS Chemicals From Apparel, Personal Care Products
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Promotional products companies will have to comply with the regulations.

Cyber Attack Temporarily Cripples Promo Supplier’s Systems
Cyber Attack Temporarily Cripples Promo Supplier’s Systems
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It’s the latest in a slew of such nefarious strikes on the industry over the past sever...

Promo Distributor That Got Scammed Shares Tips on How Not to Get Conned
Promo Distributor That Got Scammed Shares Tips on How Not to Get Conned
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With strong evidence that racketeers are increasingly targeting industry companies with...