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Deanna Clark-Esposito
Antidumping Duties and Dilemmas: Folders of Foretelling
On November 1, 2022, the Department of Commerce initiated its less-than-fair-value duty investigations on "Paper File Folders from the...
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Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Nov 21
- 2 min
Happy Thanksgiving From The Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C!
It's the season of gratitude so we wanted to take the time to wish all of our valued clients and colleagues a Happy Thanksgiving. We're...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Nov 7
- 2 min
Drawback: Filing a CBP Form 7553, Prior Notice of Intent to Export
Drawback is the refund of illegible duties, taxes, or fees from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the importation of goods...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Oct 31
- 2 min
The Baby Formula Dilemma: FDA Announces Temporary Duty-Free Treatment
President Biden signed HR 8982, the Bulk Infant Formula to Retail Shelves Act, on October 10, 2022. The Act temporarily suspends duty on...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Oct 25
- 3 min
Building Your Compliance Program: Some Records You Don't Want to Challenge
In April of 2022, Toll Holdings Limited agreed to pay over $6,000,000 to settle potential liabilities with the Office of Foreign Assets...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Oct 17
- 3 min
Building Your OFAC Compliance Program: Punishment for Your Customer Loyalty Program
In September of 2022, Tango Card, Inc. a Seattle-based company that supplies and distributes electronic rewards agreed to pay the Office...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Oct 12
- 3 min
How the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Will Reshape Supply Chains
In late 2021, the United States Congress passed nearly unanimously the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). The bill indicates...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Oct 4
- 3 min
Building Your Compliance System: Even AMEX Makes Mistakes
On July 15, 2022 the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) released a notice for a settlement agreement with American Express National...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Sep 29
- 2 min
Top 3 OFAC Mistakes Even Experienced Exporters Make (Oct. 25th Webinar)
On Tuesday, October 25th from 12:00 PM to 1 PM (ET) our firm will be hosting a webinar that could benefit you and your business. In this...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Sep 26
- 2 min
Export Violations: Top 3 Overlooked Activities (Oct. 18th Webinar)
On Tuesday, October 18th from 12:00 PM to 1 PM (ET) our firm will be hosting a webinar that could benefit you and your business. In this...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Sep 20
- 2 min
OFAC Amends Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations and Associated Lists
OFAC has amended and reissued the entirety of its Cyber-Related Sanctions Regulations. This administrative action replaces the...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Sep 15
- 2 min
Catch Our October Webinars: Exports, OFAC, and More!
This October our firm will be hosting two webinars on different topics that could benefit you and your business. Both webinars will be...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Sep 5
- 2 min
How to Report a Cybersecurity Event to CBP
There are a variety of cyber security "events" that your business may be subject to including cyber attacks, ransomware attacks,...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Aug 29
- 1 min
CBP has Finally Offered Guidance for Transmitting Non-Tobacco Nicotine Data to the FDA
H.R. 2471, signed by President Biden on March 15, makes clear that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates tobacco products...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Aug 24
- 4 min
Prior Disclosure - To Make or Not to Make...
“US Customs is moving in the direction of aggressive penalties for non-compliance. When US Customs conducts a compliance assessment, an...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Aug 23
- 1 min
We've Launched Our Build A Better Business Series!
We're proud to announce that we have launched our Build A Better Business Series where we share soft skills to help you and your...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Aug 21
- 1 min
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Penalties are Higher than You Think
There are a variety of ways that you may be subject to penalties from U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an importer. Often times...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Communicating with Retained and Potential Clients in a Fast-Paced Legal Environment
We are dedicated to developing and maintaining the highest quality of client experience from the moment of consultation to the end of a...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Aug 15
- 1 min
Risk and Compliance for Importers and Exporters - Deanna on RIMScast
Deanna recently made an appearance on the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) podcast, RIMScast. Justin Smulison and Deanna...
Deanna Clark-Esposito
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Think You Only Have One Audit Or Investigation Problem? Think Again
When dealing with an audit or investigation, even if self-initiated, other issues may be triggered by this process. You will be worried...