RAPAPORT...  The Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) and The Jewelers Board of Trade (JBT) will present “The Basics of Memo Transaction — The Dos and Don’ts of Trading on Memo” at the MJSA Expo on March 9, 2009. The event will take place at Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from 3:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the rear of Hall C. Those who attend will receive a copy of “The Essential Guide to ‘Memo’ Transactions,” a new publication in JVC's series of guides on legal compliance in the jewelry industry, which addresses consignment agreements and ways to protect your business in an event of bankruptcy, among other topics.

Cecilia L. Gardner, JVC’s president, chief executive officer (CEO) and general counsel, said, “Industry members need to be educated about the risks of trading on memo. JVC is delighted to partner with The Jewelers Board of Trade to produce 'The Essential Guide to "Memo" Transactions' — which explains how best to protect yourself and your business when sending goods on memo.”

Preregistration is not required. For further information contact Amy Greenbaum, JVC’s marketing & development director, at amy[at]jvclegal.org.

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