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Nothing Certain About Death and Taxes

March 1, 2010

So far, there's no estate tax in 2010. Distributors are watching Congress closely.

NAW Legal Advisory on the Red Flags Rule

July 31, 2009

New Federal Trade Commission rule deals with identity theft on accounts that might be at risk; creditors are required to develop an Identity Theft Prevention Program.

Jury Finds For Schneider Electric In Counterfeit Case

July 8, 2009

The ruling affirms that Breakers Unlimited sold counterfeit Square D circuit breakers in 2005 and 2006.

Square D's Long Fight Against Counterfeits

July 8, 2009

The company's recent win in court is part of just one of many lawsuits it has filed worldwide to protect its brand.

Bison Building Materials Files For Ch. 11 Bankruptcy Protection

June 30, 2009

Building materials supplier sales have fallen nearly 40% since 2006.

Grocery Wholesalers Face Anticompetitive Lawsuit

June 29, 2009

SuperValu, C&S accused of entering into an anticompetitive agreement to raise and fix prices in the Midwest and New England.

Bankruptcies in the Channel: BMHC and Western Tool Supply

June 25, 2009

Two distributors reliant upon the residential construction market file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Building Materials Holding Corp. Files For Ch. 11 Bankruptcy Protection

June 16, 2009

BMHC's pre-negotiated restructuring plan does not include additional closures, reductions in headcount at the building materials supplier.

Western Tool Supply Files for Ch. 11 Bankruptcy Protection

June 16, 2009

Western Tool's president and founder says in a court filing that the goal is to emerge from Ch. 11 as a lean, but profitable, business entity.""

A Compensation Strategy Review

June 9, 2009

Wholesale distribution executives need a smart, proactive approach to effectively manage human capital in a difficult economy.

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