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clarkespositolaw
Jan 27, 2017
Fake Invoices and Customs First Sale Valuation Method
I received a call recently asking me if there would be any issues where a fake invoice was issued to support the declaration made on a US...


clarkespositolaw
Jan 11, 2017
Thinking About Exporting But Aren’t Sure Which Markets to Expand To?
Help is here! With the US Commercial Services’ (UCS) Country Commercial Guides, new and existing exporters can capitalize on the world’s...

clarkespositolaw
Jan 6, 2017
E-Cigarette Batteries Taking Center Stage With FDA
Those of us involved in international trade and transportation have worked on lithium battery and safety issues for well over a year now,...


clarkespositolaw
Dec 27, 2016
FDAs Deeming Rule on Vape & Tobacco Products – Who is It Applicable To?
As explained in another article of ours, the FDA’s “deeming rule” refers to the series of compliance requirements that went in to effect...


clarkespositolaw
Dec 10, 2016
US Government Sanctions and the 2016 OFAC Conference
This week I had a chance to meet face-to-face with government regulators from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in Washington...


clarkespositolaw
Nov 30, 2016
Why Can Hemp Seeds be Imported and Not Other Edibles?
We have heard the benefits touted of toasted hemp seeds, which are rich in amino acids, and how they make a delicious and healthy...


clarkespositolaw
Nov 16, 2016
FDAs “Deeming Rule” on Vape & Tobacco Products - What Is It?
While many in the industry are wishfully thinking that the FDAs May 2016 “Deeming Rule” will simply go away (including some of my tobacco...


clarkespositolaw
Oct 27, 2016
Stop Knock-Offs at the Border With US Customs IP Registration
Intellectual property (IP) owners recognize the value of registering their trademarks and copyrights with the US Patent and Trademark...


clarkespositolaw
Oct 17, 2016
The British Are Coming!
At least, they would like to be in terms of greater levels of exports to the US market. I had the opportunity to speak with several...


clarkespositolaw
Oct 17, 2016
Protecting Intellectual Property: US Customs and Gray Market Goods
Preventing the importation of merchandise that infringes on the intellectual property rights of a United States trademark or copyright...

clarkespositolaw
Sep 28, 2016
USITC Launches Import Monitoring Tool
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) recently launched its new online “Import Monitoring Tool” to provide public access to...


clarkespositolaw
Sep 12, 2016
Celebrating So. African Women Owned Wineries & Winemakers
Enjoyed an incredible night of wine tasting at the South African Consulate in NYC where we celebrated women wine makers in South Africa...


clarkespositolaw
Sep 1, 2016
Deanna Speaks on Fashion & Trade Law at NYC's Fashion Group International
Many thanks to NYC's Fashion Group International (www.fgi.org) for inviting me to speak on fashion and trade at their "Law & Order"...


clarkespositolaw
Aug 15, 2016
Export Legalities and Diligence with US Small Business Administration
Thanks U.S. Small Business Administration for inviting me to speak on export legalities w/Toni Corsini of SBA and Peter Bengston of SIBL...


clarkespositolaw
Aug 5, 2016
Rise in Apparel Related Penalties Suggests Increased Oversight by FTC
Substantial increases went into effect earlier this week on August 1, 2016 from what had formerly been the maximum penalty amounts issued...


clarkespositolaw
Aug 1, 2016
Want to Buy or Sell Wholesale at the Canton Fair?
If you're a seasoned importer you almost certainly have, and if you have not heard about this fair before, it's time you did if you're...


clarkespositolaw
Jun 2, 2016
Great Students at NYC's Global Trade & Commerce H.S.
I was very impressed with the polished group of 10th graders I spoke with on being an international trade and fashion law attorney at the...


clarkespositolaw
May 31, 2016
Hauling Cargo With Freightliner Compressed Natural Gas Trucks
While I regularly speak on fashion and the supply chain I’ve never had a chance to drive a truck that moves cargo...until now! Special...

clarkespositolaw
May 27, 2016
Fashion Entrepreneurs & Their Challenges
This month I was featured in "Emerging Brands Fight for Footing in Fashion," an article about emerging fashion brands and the many...


clarkespositolaw
May 23, 2016
Bahrain = Business Rights + Women’s Rights
While at the Bahrain Consulate this past week in NYC, I had an opportunity to learn more about how global business and trade is...
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