On November 3, 2016, a Thurston County Superior Court judge levied an $18 million penalty against a trade association for violations of Washington campaign finance laws. This is believed to be the largest campaign finance...more
11/4/2016
/ Agricultural Land ,
Ballot Measures ,
Campaign Finance Reform ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Farms ,
Fines ,
Food Labeling ,
Food Safety ,
Food Supply ,
GMO ,
GMO Bans ,
Grocery Stores ,
Policy Violations ,
Political Campaigns ,
Trade Associations ,
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The federal government took another step in the fight against human trafficking and forced labor. President Obama signed into law on February 24, 2016, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA), which...more
3/4/2016
/ Child Labor ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Rights ,
Human Trafficking ,
Imports ,
Manufacturers ,
New Legislation ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Slavery ,
Supply Chain ,
Tariff Act of 1930 ,
Trade Facilitation Agreement ,
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