Trade Law

U.S. House vote on Russia trade bill in doubt – msnbc.com

because of Russia’s expected entry into the World Trade Organization in August. If it does not act, Russia could deny U.S. firms some of the market-opening concessions it made to join the WTO, putting those companies at a disadvantage to … Continue reading

California Foie Gras Ban Prompts French Call to Retaliate – Bloomberg

“This won’t have severe impact on the Gers region trade balance, let alone the French trade … who encouraged enactment of the law, say force-feeding the animals through a tube in their esophagus is cruel. Those violating the ban are … Continue reading

MLB Trade Rumors: Royals Trading Wil Myers for Justin Upton Is Bad Move – Bleacherreport.com

If the deal was for Starling that would be a different story, but Myers is much too valuable to trade. Christian Petersen/Getty Images In ESPN prospect Guru Keith Law’s latest rankings (insider subscription required), he puts Myers at No. 4 … Continue reading

Get started: National trade deficit slims, Kickstarter moving across the pond to U.K. – Washington Post

What’s going ‘on’: Trade deficit slims: The nation’s trade deficit declined … The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to repeal the health-care law, a symbolic gesture of Republican opposition to the law that has no chance of …

UK laws ‘spurring trade in endangered species’ – BBC News

“Confusing” UK laws are spurring the trade in endangered species, a wildlife charity has said. Unhelpful legislation and inconsistent sentencing have helped make London a hub for the £13bn business, they say. Police have also spoken out about …

One Ton of Illegal Ivory Seized in New York – ABC News

That number has now doubled — eight out of 10 dead elephants are now believed to be the victims of poachers, who have become increasingly brazen despite international efforts to stem the trade. The ivory is used in jewelry, art, … Continue reading

Dwight Howard: Why Failing to Trade D12 Would Be a Huge Mistake for Orlando – Bleacherreport.com

If they don’t trade him, he will sign with a new team following this season … The Magic management shouldn’t forget how Howard made a complete circus act of the team last season. Ian O’Connor of ESPN.com reported that Howard … Continue reading

House Panel Urged To Reauthorize FTC Online Fraud Act – NationalJournal.com

A Federal Trade Commission official urged Congress on Thursday to reauthorize a bill granting the agency more power to combat online fraud, spyware, and spam. The Safe Web Act of 2006 is vital to allowing the FTC to prevent online … Continue reading

The Curse of the Outcast Artifact – New York Times

But the antiquities trade begins, at its source, with an act of appropriation: the removal of artifacts from a native site to one where, in the case of museums, they can be more accessible to scholars and the public. Whatever … Continue reading

NBA Trade Rumors: Why Lakers Must Not Get Involved in Dwight Howard Sweepstakes – Bleacherreport.com

Why should the Lakers pass on the six-time All-Star from Orlando? Well, Howard’s strengths stem from his ability to offensively use his athleticism to create easy baskets and act as a defensive stopper with his shot blocking ability. Although Dwight … Continue reading