FMC approves proposed rewrite of OTI regulations *

USA - May 15 2013
Today, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted 3-2 to move forward with reforming the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) rules…

Co-authors: Amanda C. Blunt, Ashley W. Craig.

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U.S. customs announces major changes in wake of sequestration budget cuts *

USA - March 5 2013
With sequestration cuts now in effect, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Deputy Commissioner David Aguilar issued guidance over the weekend…

Co-authors: Matthew Rabinowitz, Amanda C. Blunt, Lindsay B. Meyer, Ashley W. Craig.

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FMC proposes permitting foreign-based NVOCs to use Negotiated Rate Agreements *

USA - February 25 2013
On February 22, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a proposed rule that would permit foreign-based unlicensed non-vessel-operating common…

Co-authors: Amanda C. Blunt, Ashley W. Craig.

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New FMC commissioner could lead to continuing reforms of U.S. international ocean transportation system *

USA - January 7 2013
On Tuesday, the United States Senate confirmed William P. Doyle, of Pennsylvania, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for the term expiring June 30…

Co-authors: Ashley W. Craig, David G. Dickman.

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Consummated mergers: it ain’t over 'til the fat lady sings *

USA - August 2 2012
Merging companies whose deals fall below the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) merger filing threshold may think that once they have completed their merger and integration is finished, there is no longer any threat that the federal antitrust law enforcers, the FTC or DOJ, will challenge their deal. 

Co-authors: Lisa Jose Fales, Robert P. Davis .

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