Court Strikes Down Tariffs: A Win for Ecommerce, But the Fight Continues
May 29, 2025
In a significant ruling for the import and e-commerce community, the United States Court of International Trade has invalidated several major tariff programs implemented by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The decision, dated May 28, 2025, was issued by a unanimous 3-judge panel, which found that the President exceeded the authority granted by Congress in imposing widespread "Trafficking Tariffs" and "Worldwide and Retaliatory Tariffs".…
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Problems Persist in Oregon: EIA Reacts to Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee Advancement of HB 3865A
May 22, 2025
Yesterday, May 21st, 2025, the Oregon Senate Committee on Judiciary held a work session concerning House Bill 3865A, a measure seeking to regulate text messages and restrict their time, frequency, and manner. While the stated goal of protecting consumers from unwanted solicitations is one we support, the bill as initially passed by the House and even in its amended form, continues to raise significant concerns for legitimate businesses and consumers alike.…
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Federal Budget Bill Would Prevent Patchwork of State AI Laws for 10 Years
May 14, 2025
Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a draft budget bill containing a provision that warrants significant attention from the entire e-commerce community: Section 43201. This section proposes a 10-year moratorium on state or local government regulation of artificial intelligence models, systems, or automated decision systems. The EIA sees this provision as a crucial step toward fostering a consistent and predictable regulatory environment necessary for AI innovation to flourish.…
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Resources to Help Navigate Tariffs and Trade Issues: EIA Partners with ST&R
May 8, 2025
Ecommerce companies are confronting new challenges as tariffs take hold and trade policies continue to fluctuate. This unparalleled level of uncertainty is leaving many companies searching for expert advice and practical solutions. EIA’s mission is to empower our members with the resources they need to navigate these complexities. That's why we are pleased to announce our new partnership with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R).…
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Breaking News: North Carolina House Unanimously Adopts Amendment Eliminating One-to-One Consent Requirement Following EIA Advocacy
May 7, 2025
The NC House of Representatives has reportedly unanimously adopted Amendment No. A to HB 936. This amendment eliminates the controversial "one-to-one consent" requirement. This significant development follows extensive advocacy efforts by the EIA, including speaking directly to the NC House Judiciary 3 Committee and bringing together a coalition of industry stakeholders to raise serious concerns.…
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After 11th Circuit Strikes Down FCC’s One-to-One Consent Rule, North Carolina Proposes Its Own Version
May 1, 2025
The landscape of consent for automated calls and texts remains complex following the 11th Circuit Court's decision to vacate the FCC's ultra vires "one-to-one" consent rule. As we've discussed previously on the EIA blog, this ruling invalidated the FCC’s efforts to put new restrictions on consumer’s ability to provide consent to receive calls from multiple businesses at the same time.…
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