Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left jewelers grappling with legal, ethical, and moral considerations when it comes to diamonds and gold from Russia. Associate Editor Lenore Fedow will sit down with Jewelers of America President David Bonaparte and Jewelers Vigilance Committee President, CEO, and General Counsel Tiffany Stevens to discuss…

The Federal Trade Commission regulates “green” or “eco-friendly” advertising for all products through their Green Guides, a document that hits on definitions for claims such as “recycled”, “carbon-neutral”, and more. Slated for revision in 2022, these Guides apply across industries, so it’s important to understand how they work specifically in…

Leading companies through change is never easy, but the past two years have made compassionate leadership more important than ever. Learn how these “bosses” prioritize their staff while making strategic decisions on behalf of their organizations, and what they do to make working environments sustainable and fulfilling. We’ll talk about…

You may be familiar with the acronyms “AML” and “KYC”, but do you know what they stand for and how to comply with the laws and regulations they represent?  How can businesses ensure they are designing an AML program that appropriately follows the rules and protects their supply chain?  Sara…

JVC will be in attendance at JCK Las Vegas! Look out for our events on our calendar and on JCK’s website.

Russia sanctions and pressing concerns about sourcing diamonds have overtaken the jewelry legal conversation for the last few months, but the topic of jewelry law is expansive and continues to broaden.  Come hear jewelry law experts from the Jewelers Vigilance Committee Tiffany Stevens and Sara Yood discuss the most pressing…

Join members of the JVC legal team for JVC’s Quarterly Compliance Briefing, a high-level update and discussion tailored specifically for the C-suite and top level executive team members.  This briefing hits on the latest in legal and compliance, with summaries of JVC’s recent activity and updates on important jewelry industry…

The Plumb Club is pleased to present an essential retail-learning presentation in connection with Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC). The virtual presentation, “Talking Green! What Can You Really Say in Sustainability Marketing?”  is open to the entire jewelry industry. As consumers increasingly respond to sustainability claims, eco-friendly products and environmentally focused…

Current Events and Your Business: What You Need to Know Join JVC’s Sara Yood, Esq. at AJS-U’s Atlanta show! Much has changed in our world over the last year. This session will update you on marketing and legal issues that you need to know about now. This session will explain…