SEC Suit Targets Former Lugano Diamonds Founder, CEO

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a complaint against Mordechai (Moti) Ferder, the former CEO and cofounder of Lugano Diamonds,...

Watch Retailer Suing Trump Administration Over Tariffs

A watch retailer has made national news by suing the federal government to stop the latest round of Trump administration tariffs, imposed under...

6 Legal Scenarios That Could Make or Break Your Jewelry Business

Of the myriad problems a jewelry business may encounter, those involving legal challenges and risks will require consultation with an attorney. In...

Tariff Refunds Begin: Customs to Return Over $166B Paid on Imports

On Monday, the federal government began the long‑awaited process of refunding more than $166 billion in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled were...

Court Orders Refunds of Billions in Tariffs

If you paid a tariff in the past year, you may be getting your money back.  It just may take a while. (more…)

Following Court Loss, Trump Orders 10% Tariffs (Or Maybe 15%)

Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down most of the tariffs the Trump administration imposed over the last year, the president signed a new...

JVC Expands Board Membership to Address Industry Change

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) has elected Julie Yoakum (pictured), president of Signet-owned jewelry brands Kay and Peoples, chairperson of...

David Yurman Sues T.J. Maxx Over Purported “Dupes”

David Yurman is suing TJX—owner of the T.J. Maxx and Marshalls discount retail chains—alleging that they are selling “dupes” of Yurman...

Industry Groups File Anti-Tariff Brief With Supreme Court

The American Watch Association and the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down President Trump’s...

In-Transit Tariff Exemption Doesn’t Apply to Air Shipments

It’s hard to play “beat the tariff” when the government keeps changing the rules. (more…)