Venable LLP | USA | 18 Apr 2011
On April 12, 2011, counsel for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (“NCBFAA” or “the Association”) submitted a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (“FMC”) offering commentary and a request for a reopening of proceedings under Docket No. 10-03, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier Negotiated Rate Arrangements.
Venable LLP | USA | 25 Jan 2011
If you are an issuer of gift cards or other stored value cards in New Jersey, take note: new legislation set to take effect in that state will soon impose significant additional requirements affecting your sales and recordkeeping procedures.
Venable LLP | USA | 31 Aug 2010
Even if you export defense articles, technical data, or defense services pursuant to contracts with the U.S. government or military, don't assume that you are free from the usual export control requirements that apply to those items, or that the U.S. Government will "look the other way" regarding other aspects of your exporting operations.
Venable LLP | USA | 13 Aug 2010
Think dealing with non-U.S. employees is difficult now?
Venable LLP | USA | 1 Jul 2010
The Obama Administration announced earlier this year that “fundamental reforms” to U.S. export controls laws and regulations were on the way…and it appears that the first of these has arrived!
Venable LLP | USA | 30 Apr 2010
On April 29, 2010, the Federal Maritime Commission ("FMC") released the much-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would grant nearly 3,300 FMC-licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) an exemption from the current requirements for publishing in tariffs the rates they charge for shipments.
Venable LLP | USA | 23 Mar 2010
Shippers and carriers alike, take notice.
Venable LLP | USA | 1 Mar 2010
On February 18, 2010, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) voted 3-1 in favor of initiating a rulemaking that would grant licensed Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers (NVOCCs) an exemption from the current requirements for publishing in tariffs the rates they charge for shipments.
Venable LLP | USA | 17 Nov 2009
Ocean Transportation Intermediaries ("OTIs") should be advised that on November 6, 2009, the Federal Maritime Commission ("FMC") granted a Petition for Declaratory Order from Team Ocean Services, Inc. ("Team Ocean").