Jewelers Vigilance Committee

🎉 Jewelers Employment Manual (JEM) Guide 🎉

JVC has launched our newest publication, the Jewelers Employment Manual (JEM) Guide! This members-only exclusive guide provides a comprehensive employment law overview tailored to the jewelry industry. It includes state-specific information for New York, New Jersey, Texas, Pennsylvania, and California.

Members, head to your Dashboard to download this Guide as well as a Sample Employee Handbook in the Document Bank. (🔗 link in bio)

🎙️ JVC at JCK Talks! 🎙️

JVC's Sara E. Yood, Esq. and Liz Fraccaro, Esq. will share their expertise at JCK Vegas during the JCK Talks on the Corporate Responsibility Track.

📅 Friday, May 29th
🕐 1 PM local time

Join our legal team for a timely session covering critical legal and compliance updates affecting the jewelry industry. The presentation will address the current tariff landscape, heightened scrutiny around “Made in the USA” claims, new packaging and labeling requirements—particularly in California—and key AML considerations for businesses.

Welcome, Zach!

We are pleased to welcome Zach Helzer, VP, Government Affairs and Industry Relations, North America at De Beers Group, to our Board of Directors.

Zach brings more than 15 years' experience shaping policy and delivering results at the intersection of global business, government, and diplomacy. He has worked extensively with the White House, across the U.S. Administration, Congress, and federal agencies, as well as with Ambassadors and foreign governments. Throughout his career, Zach has partnered closely with industry leaders to translate policy outcomes into tangible business results. We are particularly excited to benefit from his deep expertise as we continue to advance our advocacy work on behalf of the industry.

We look forward to his perspective as we further JVC's mission in supporting the industry at the government level.

🌸 JVC's Spring Compliance Briefing 🌸

Don't miss this exclusive members-only webinar and register via the link in our bio.

📅 Wednesday, May 6th
🕛 12 PM ET
📍 Zoom (link in bio)

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 topics such as advertising regulations, supply chain assurance, AML, responsible sourcing, and more. JVC and special guest, David Gise, Esq. of Goetz Platzer, LLP, will help you focus on the topics you need to know to make thoughtful business decisions.

Hosted by Sara Yood, Esq., Jewelers Vigilance Committee
With special guest David Gise, Esq., Goetz Platzer LLP

David Gise, Esq., has extensive experience and focuses his practice in the areas of Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate Litigation. David's practice comprehensively addresses the needs of clients from pre-litigation dispute management and resolution and strategic planning through trial and on appeal in state and federal court.

We are excited to have his expertise for our exclusive members-only webinar on Wednesday!

🌸 JVC's Spring Compliance Briefing 🌸

Don't miss this exclusive members-only webinar and register via the link in our bio.

📅 Wednesday, May 6th
🕛 12 PM ET
📍 Zoom (link in bio)

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 topics such as advertising regulations, supply chain assurance, AML, responsible sourcing, and more. JVC and special guest, David Gise, Esq. of Goetz Platzer, LLP, will help you focus on the topics you need to know to make thoughtful business decisions.

Hosted by Sara Yood, Esq., Jewelers Vigilance Committee
With special guest David Gise, Esq., Goetz Platzer LLP

Did you miss yesterday's webinar?
JVC members can log in to their Dashboard to watch the replay of this important topic. (Link in bio)

Hosted by JVC's CEO & GC, Sara Yood, Esq., with special guest, Peter Klestadt, Senior Partner at GDLSK LLP.

Watch the recording of this timely discussion to help answer your questions about the IEEPA refund process and eligibility.

🚨 Member Alert 🚨

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is launching the CAPE System for Phase 1 of IEEPA refund requests today!

Members can log in to their Dashboard to read the full Member Alert with extensive details to start this process.

JVC is also hosting an important Rapid Response webinar about these refunds with tariff expert, Peter Klestadt, Esq., of GDLSK LLP. You don't want to miss the chance to get your questions answered about the refund process. This webinar is free for members, or $25 for non-members (link in our bio to register).

Don't miss this important webinar!
Rapid Response Webinar: IEEPA Refunds
Hosted by Sara Yood, CEO & GC, Jewelers Vigilance Committee
Featuring Special Guest Peter Klestadt, Senior Partner, GDLSK LLP

📆 Tuesday, April 21st
⏰ 11:00am ET
📍 Zoom (link in bio)

Customs & Border Protection recently announced that IEEPA refunds will be available later in April. Join Peter Klestadt, Partner at GDLSK LLP, along with the attorneys of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC), for a timely discussion on this topic. This webinar will provide practical insights into eligibility, the refund process, and key considerations for companies seeking to recover duties paid. Attendees will gain actionable guidance to help assess their readiness to file for refunds and determine next steps in this rapidly-developing area.

Registration is free for JVC Members, $25 for non-members.

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday at the Rainbow Room 🌈 for a beautiful luncheon, an opportunity to celebrate , and to kick off this weekend full of events. Our team is so grateful to be surrounded by a board that drives us forward with such care. We look forward to sharing many more photos soon!