Fla. Federal Judge Stays Plywood Dispute In Anticipation Of Accreditation Decision

Mealey's ( February 28, 2023, 5:02 PM EST) -- FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida federal judge temporarily stayed and administratively closed an action brought by a coalition of American plywood manufacturers who allege that a plywood certifier is certifying substandard Brazilian plywood as meeting U.S. standards because the parties indicated in a joint status report that the accreditor has suspended the certifier’s accreditation and will soon decide whether to permanently revoke it....