Tag: legislation
California Governor Newsom Signs New Retail Theft Package
The new laws provide tougher criminal penalties for repeat offenders and additional tools for felony prosecutions.
California Lawmakers Pass 10 Proposals Addressing Retail and Property Theft
The package is now on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, and while he said he plans on signing them quickly, his office has not indicated when exactly he will sign them.
LPF Webinar about Cracking Down on Retail Theft Today
CIS Security Solutions is pleased to introduce you to one of the sponsors of the new Florida House Bill 0549, Florida House Representative John Snyder (R) in this webinar today, July 11 at 1 p.m. ET.
Will Senate Bill 553 Be a Boon or a Bane to California Businesses?
California Senate Bill 553, signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom last September, is the first legislation of its kind to address workplace violence and mandate that affected employers adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan.
Taking the Battle Against Organized Retail Crime to Washington DC
The LP industry is now better positioned to address ORC than it once was, but the fight requires concerted efforts from all stakeholders.
Legislation Aimed at Addressing Retail Theft and Fentanyl Crisis Introduced in California
The legislative package—called Working Together for a Safer California—is built upon months of research, input from stakeholders and experts, and feedback from Californians, according to Senate members. The plan includes nine fentanyl-related measures and five bills targeting retail theft.
The INFORM Consumers Act Is in Effect
Since online marketplaces began, retailers of all sizes have suffered from theft and counterfeiting by unscrupulous high-volume sellers. Learn more here.
The INFORM Consumers Act: What’s Next?
Now that the INFORM Consumers Act has been signed into law, there is plenty of work to be done by the retail asset protection community to ensure the federal law serves its intended purpose of deterring organized retail crime.
Now That the INFORM Act Has Passed, What’s Next?
The INFORM Consumers Act, a law that will insert transparency and accountability into online marketplace transactions, takes effect in June 2023. What's next for the fight against ORC?
Nevada Sheriffs Show Support for Crime Reduction Act
Sheriffs in Nevada are showing support for the Crime Reduction Act, S.B. 412, which has been championed by Governor Joe Lombardo.