Gibson Resolves Lacey Act Case - Aug 10, 2012
Gibson Guitar Corp. has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve a criminal investigation into allegations that the company violated the Lacey Act by illegally purchasing and importing ebony wood from Madagascar and rosewood and ebony from India. Cocaine Found in Pallets: A large stash of cocaine was found hidden inside a pallet in Minnesota, just weeks after a similar discovery at a Canadian port; News Briefs: A United Kingdom based plastic pallet company is now offering RFID-enabled pooled pallets, and is thought to be the first company in Europe to do so; The U.S. Forest Service has released a proposed rule for an objections process during the administrative review process for proposed projects and activities implementing land management plans in Federal forests; iGPS has been named as a Top 75 Green Supply Chain Partner by Inbound Logistics (IL); U.S. hardwood lumber exports in May reached a 72-month high, with a total of 121.4 million board feet exported, according to the Woodworking Network.
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