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How the OFAC Stole Christmas

Reprinted with permission from Clif Burns of the Export Law Blog.

A spokesman for the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) told Export Law Blog this morning that discussions between OFAC and the North Pole over Santa Claus’s Christmas Eve itinerary had once again broken down and were not expected to be resumed before Santa’s scheduled departure on December 24 at 10 pm EST. […]

Business with Cuba – What’s Legal and What’s Not?

President Obama announced that the U.S. will lay out “a new course in our relations with Cuba.” This could mean new changes for very specific sectors at first – travel, financial services, telecom/communications, and companies that make and sell building materials and agricultural equipment. The current Sanctions in place will be eased for those engaged in trade and commerce. Does this mean that Cuban cigars will be readily available for U.S. consumers? No. The specific details of how this will occur are not in place yet, however they should be in the coming weeks. This does not mean the Sanctions imposed by the Cuban Assets Control Regulations issued in 1963 will end (that would take Congressional approval), they will just be eased in the following ways. Read on for the full details. […]

Update on U.S. Laws Regarding Commerce with Cuba

Join NEI for an insightful conversation about rapidly evolving business opportunities in Cuba, brought to you by yours truly. The Webinar will highlight particular areas of interest, including: a current overview of the current rules and regulations governing transactions with Cuba, learning what travel to Cuba is authorized, what the latest regulations by BIS and OFAC cover, and future opportunities for growth in telecommunication, construction, and finance.
The audience will be provided with the latest exceptions as they relate to business transactions with Cuba. U.S.companies with a desire to learn the new business opportunities as they relate to Cubashould attend.

  • When: Wednesday, December 2nd · 2:30 to 3:30 PM ET
  • Cost: $50 for NCBFAA members / $75 for non-members
  • APPROVED FOR 1 CCS/CES CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
I’m pleased to provide this webinar to NCBFAA and hope you can join. I will be highlighting real business opportunities and examples of U.S. companies taking advantage of the revised OFAC and BIS regulations.
My Bio 
 
Jennifer Diaz is a Board Certified International Attorney who is considered an “expert” in international law by the Florida Bar. She joins an elite group of Board Certified International attorneys in Florida. She leads the Firm’s Customs and International Trade practice assisting clients with issues relating to the import and export of merchandise to and […]

Annual U.S. CBP Trade Symposium is Quickly Approaching

  

Don’t miss your chance to attend the U.S. Customs and Border Protection 2015 East Coast Trade Symposium that will be held from November 4th-5th, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland.  


This year’s symposium, Transforming Global Trade, features presentations by distinguished guests, like CBP Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske and CBP Deputy Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan, whom will deliver the keynote addresses.

The agenda for the two-day event is action packed as always, full of presentations, keynote addresses, and break-out sessions (in addition to terrific networking). Topics this year will include:

  • The United StatesSingle Window: Border Reimagined 
  • Trade Facilitation Agreement: Opportunities and Responsibilities of Trade
  • North American Perspective: A Customs View
  • Global Supply Chain: U.S.Customs and Border Protection Perspective
More information about the November 2015 East Coast Trade Symposium is available here.   You can also get a take a quick look at CBP’s past symposiums.  Register Online for the  Transforming Global Trade symposium now! 

Five Day TRADE Conference in Fort Lauderdale

FITCEWhether you’re a new business that wants to connect with import and export experts, or an existing business that wants to expand its activity across the globe, you do not want to miss the Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo (“FITCE”).

FITCE is a five-day event that is held October 12th to 16th at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center. World leaders, high level networking, business opportunities and expert panelists are just some of the reasons to attend FITCE.
Attendees will be able to sell their products and services to over 30 countries, meet trade commissioners, and learn inside information on how to successfully import and export. Each day will feature partners, professionals, and dignitaries who are leading the way to help ensure South Florida is THE place to do business.   Here are just a few of the leaders that will be at FITCE:  

  • Leonel Fernandez, Former President of Dominican Republic
  • Jorge Quiroga, Former President of Bolivia
  • Jerry Naumoff, Macedonia Minister of Foreign Direct Investment
  • Pancrace Boongo Nkoy, Democratic Republic of Congo Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises
  • Chet Greene, Antigua Minister of Industry, Trade & Commerce
  • Marco Midence, Honduras Minister of Technology & Communications
  • Carlos Lopez Cantera, Lieutenant Governor of Florida

In addition to connecting with these former Presidents, Ministers, and Dignitaries, I will lead a panel to discuss the top […]

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