Firm News & Events

Jun. 2, 2023
BRC and Attorneys Ranked in 2023 Chambers Guide
Jan. 6, 2023
Barnes/Richardson Welcomes Hannah Kreinik
Sept. 12, 2022
Barnes/Richardson Welcomes Pietro Bianchi to Chicago Office
Aug. 15, 2022
Barnes/Richardson Welcomes Marvin McPherson to Chicago Office
By: Marvin E. McPherson
Aug. 9, 2022
Barnes/Richardson Welcomes Ashley J. Bodden to New York Office
Mar. 3, 2022
Free Webinar: Russian Export Controls & Sanctions Update
Sept. 16, 2020
BRC Successfully Argues Before CAFC
Aug. 4, 2020
Free Webinar: Compliance when Reshoring and Nearshoring
July 23, 2019
CBP Symposium Reception
June 3, 2019
BRC Partner Alan Goggins Interviewed on Mexico Tariffs
March 26, 2019
Chicago Partner David G. Forgue to discuss developments in the law at the American Petroleum Institute's Trade and Customs Conference
March 18, 2019
Chicago Partner Lawrence M. Friedman to Speak on How to Prepare for and Conduct Your Import Internal Risk Assessment
March 29, 2019
ITCC Import Export Workshop: When You Disagree with Customs...
February 28, 2019
Chicago Partner Lawrence M. Friedman to speak on What Does the USMCA Mean to Importers?
Feb. 19, 2019
Lawrence M. Friedman to Speak on Duty Drawback, Rules of Origin and Emerging Customs Law Issues at Third International Trade Fall Update
September 14, 2018
Rick Van Arnam to Speak on China Duties and NAFTA Negotiations at Vision Expo West
March 23, 2018
BRC Partner Brian Walsh To Speak on Protests, Prior Disclosures, Penalties, Redelivery Notices & Liquidated Damages
January 22, 2018
BRC Partner David Forgue to Speak on Classification Processes
October 16, 2016
New Senior Associate Hired at Chicago BRC Office
May 25, 2017
BRC Partner Brian Walsh Speaks on Effects of Trump Trade Policy on NAFTA
May 25, 2017
Deborah Nicholl Appointed Vice President of Barnes Global Trade
May 4, 2017
BRC Partner Lawrence Friedman to Speak at Upcoming PERT Event
April 26, 2017
Barnes/Richardson Re-Certified as a Meritas Firm
April 26, 2017
Partner Brian Walsh Contributes to Conference on Possible US-UK FTA
March 16, 2017
Partner David Forgue Quoted in International Trade Today
March 16, 2017
David G. Forgue to Speak at American Petroleum Institute's International Trade and Customs Conference
March 8, 2017
Barnes Partner Lawrence Friedman Quoted Regarding Tariff Engineering in Washington Post
March 3, 2017
Watch the Webinar: Consumer Products Safety and Customs Enforcement at the Border
March 3, 2017
Brian F. Walsh Addresses Trump Administration Trade Policies at the Meritas Asian Regional Meeting in Singapore
March 2, 2017
David G. Forgue to Participate in Georgetown International Trade Update
February 14, 2017
BRC, Joern Law Firm to Hold Joint Webinar on Consumer Product Safety Rules and Import Requirements
January 30
David G. Forgue to Speak at Chicago Customs Broker and Freight Forwarder Association Seminar
January 19, 2017
David Forgue to Speak on AD/CVD Evasion at International Trade Club of Chicago
January 3, 2017
Shama K. Patari Named Partner in Chicago Office
April 27, 2016
Barnes Richardson Begins a New Of-Counsel Relationship
January 26, 2016.
Helena Sullivan to Speak on Iran Sanctions at NYC Bar Association
January 4, 2015
Chicago Partner Larry Friedman Becomes President of CITBA
November 19, 2015
Partner Brian Walsh to speak on Related Party Valuation
October 1, 2015
Barnes Global Trade Launches a New Website
September 9, 2015
Partners Brian Walsh and David Forgue Set to Speak on the Common Predicaments of Customs Compliance
July 29, 2015
New BRC DC Office Location
May 12, 2015
Partner Helena Sullivan Speaks at New York City Bar Association on OFAC Compliance
April 27, 2015
Sandy Friedman provides update on Food Safety Law
March 23, 2015
Partner Larry Friedman's Workshop on Tariff Engineering at the International Compliance Professionals Association
February 20, 2015
Partner Larry Friedman Moderates Panel on the Role of Use in Tariff Classification
January 22, 2015
Stephen Brophy and Helena Sullivan Join the Partnership
January 20, 2015
Helena Sullivan Writes on Ukraine Sanctions
December 16, 2014
Brian Walsh Honored by Chicago Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association
December 15, 2014
Helena Sullivan Presents to Fashion and Int'l Trade Committees of NYC Bar
November 21, 2014
Larry Friedman Presented Webinar for International Compliance Professionals Association
November 21, 2014
BRC Chicago Presents Customs Enforcement in Civil and Common Law Jurisdictions at Recent ABA Fall Meeting
October 24, 2014
Forgue Speaks on Nearshoring, Reshoring, and Their Trade Compliance Challenges
October 24, 2014
Larry Friedman Article on Trek Leather and Potential New Liabilities
August 27, 2014
BRC Partner Rick Van Arnam Plays Important Role in Knee Defender Reporting
August 21, 2014
USITC Decision: Steel Threaded Rod from India
July 18, 2014
BRC Advises on Ivory, Other Restricted Materials for Musical Instruments
June 6, 2014
Larry Friedman Elected Vice President of CITBA
June 04, 2014
New BRC NY Office Location
May 23, 2014
BRC Partners Selected to Chambers Guide 2014
April 23, 2014
Article by Larry Friedman Discussing Tariff Engineering
April 10, 2014
BRC Secures Return of Seized Currency
April 01, 2014
BRC Partner David Forgue Speaks at ITCC Workshop
March 28, 2014
Barnes/Richardson Awarded Recertification in Meritas
March 28, 2014
Larry Friedman Speaks at ICPA Conference
March 25, 2014
BRC Associate Helena Sullivan Publishes Article on EU Privacy
March 3, 2014
BRC Partner Quoted in Korean Orange Juice Investigation
February 24, 2014
Barnes/Richardson Secures Unanimous Win at ITC
Jan. 16, 2014
BRC Attorney to Conduct Webinar for the Department of Commerce
November 06, 2013
BRC Partners to Speak at Upcoming ITCC Workshop
November 05, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Secures Unanimous Dismissal by ITC
Oct. 30, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner David Forgue Publishes Third Article on M&A Due Diligence
September 20, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner Cortney O'Toole Morgan to Speak at ACI's U.S. Customs Compliance Boot Camp
September 05, 2013
BRC Partners Participate in Upcoming Import/Export Workshop
September 03, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner Publishes Paper on the Interrelationship of the False Claims Act with International Trade and Customs Law.
August 23, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Author Article on CBP's Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEEs)
July 30, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Co-Author ABA Year in Review Articles
July 26, 2013
BRC Partner Quoted on Threaded Rod Antidumping Investigation
July 10, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Secures Continuation of Suspension Agreement on Lemon Juice from Argentina
June 18, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Attorney Authors Article on U.S.-EU Free Trade Agreement
May 28, 2013
Chambers Recognizes Barnes/Richardson Partners as Leading Lawyers
May 24, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Speak on Export Control Reform
May 8, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted by International Trade Today
April 8, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted in Ria Novosti Article
February 28, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Client Receives De Minimis Rate in Hardwood Plywood Preliminary Determination
February 13, 2012
Partners to Present at Georgetown International Trade Update
February 11, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Client Receives De Minimis Margin in Diamond Sawblades Case
January 29, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Publish Article on New Conflict-Minerals Regulations
Jan. 22, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner David Forgue Elected to ITA/GC Board
January 15, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Partner Brian Walsh to Speak at Import/Export Workshop
January 7, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Attorney Helena Sullivan Addresses Westchester County Association World Trade Council Event
Jan. 1, 2013
Barnes/Richardson Becomes a Limited Liability Partnership
Dec. 14, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Partners Author Article on Trade Law and Due Diligence
December 6, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Partner Moderates Panel on CIT Litigation Issues
November 14, 2012
Barnes Richardson Associate Speaks at Westchester World Trade Council Conference
November 1, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Address Export Administration Regulations
September 25, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Partner Presents FDA Regulations Update
September 11, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Chair Upcoming Customs Programs
September 11, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Speak at Customs Compliance Event
September 10, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Speak at Upcoming Trade and Transportation Events
August 27, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Economist Quoted on Citrus Industry Developments
July 31, 2012
David Forgue to Speak at Colombia Trade Seminar
July 26, 2012
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Co-Author Customs Year in Review for ABA International Lawyer
July 24, 2012
Stephen Brophy Promoted to Counsel
July 16, 2012
Ambassador Commends Barnes Richardson Partner Cortney Morgan
Jun. 6, 2012
Firm Posts ITCC Presentation on Valuation
Apr. 9, 2012
Army Reservist Permitted to Sit for Customs Broker Exam
March 2, 2012
Alan Goggins Publishes Article on Transfer Pricing in 2012 Tax Stringer
January 23, 2012
Alan Goggins to Speak at the NY State Society of Certified Public Accountants
December 6, 2011
David Forgue on The Latest Lurking International Trade Liability
December 1, 2011
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn Client Receives De Minimis Margin in Preliminary Determination in Diamond Sawblades Case
October 13, 2011
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn Client Receives Only Zero Margins in the Final Determinations in Multilayered Wood Flooring from China
August 12, 2011
Barnes/Richardson Convinces Appeals Court to Reverse CIT on Jurisdictional Issue
Aug. 10, 2011
Barnes/Richardson Publishes White Paper on ENFORCE Act
May 5, 2011
Barnes, Richardson & Colburn Client Receives a Zero Margin in the AD Preliminary Determination in Multilayered Wood Flooring from China
April 14, 2011
Barnes/Richardson Secures Victory in Mexican AD Case
January 6, 2011
Barnes Richardson Associate Hosts Event With OFAC Speaker
10/29/2010
Cortney Morgan to Moderate Discussion on Regulatory Aspects of REACH Regime
October 1, 2010
BRC Attorneys Successfully Challenge Scope of AD Order
August 26, 2010
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Quoted on the State Department's Company Specific Export Policy for BAE Systems
August 10, 2010
Larry Friedman to Speak on Export Control Aspects of Cloud Computing
July 23, 2010
Barnes/Richardson Secures Zero Antidumping Duty Rate in the Final Determination for the Investigation of Narrow Woven Ribbons and Woven Selvedge from Taiwan
July 6, 2010
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Co-Author Customs Year in Review for ABA International Lawyer
June 2, 2010
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Moderate Trade Policy Panel at AAEI Annual Meeting
March 10, 2010
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Discuss Successful Resolution of ADD/CVD Investigations and other Trade Issues at the National Fastener Distributors Association Spring Meeting
March 1, 2010
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted on Legal Challenges to Gender Based Duties
February 26, 2010
BRC Secures Continuation of AD Order on Italian Packaging Tape
February 8, 2010
Another Negative Preliminary Determination: Zero Antidumping Duty Rate on Narrow Woven Ribbons and Woven Selvedge from Taiwan
January 25, 2010
January 28, 2010: BRC to Host Seminar on the CPSC's Import Related Initiatives
January 25, 2010
January 28, 2010: BRC to Host Seminar on the CPSC's Import Related Initiatives
January 11, 2010
Alan Goggins speaks at the NYSSCPA International Taxation Conference on Transfer Pricing
December 8, 2009
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Speak at U.S.-China Business Forum in Chicago
November 25, 2009
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted Over Congressional Interest in Customs Ruling
November 20, 2009
Matt McGrath Discusses the Successful Resolution of ADD/CVD Investigations Against Steel Fasteners from China and Taiwan
November 9, 2009
BRC Secures Rare Unanimous Dismissal of Antidumping Investigation by ITC
August 27, 2009
September 15, 2009: Matt McGrath to Discuss the Buy American Origin Rules of the Stimulus Act
June 22, 2009
Barnes/Richardson Attorney Co-Authors Customs Year in Review for ABA International Lawyer
May 22, 2009
June 5, 2009: David Forgue to Discuss the Benefits and Opportunities of FTAs for U.S. Companies in St. Louis
April 30, 2009
Brian Walsh Elected to Meritas Board of Directors
March 27, 2009
BR&C Wins Appeal on Classification of Soybean Residue
March 26, 2009
OFAC Sponsors First Annual International Trade Symposium
January 7, 2009
Barnes/Richardson Partners to Participate in Seminar on Import Compliance Risks and Liabilities
October 31, 2008
Matt McGrath Speaks on 2008 Trade and Customs Developments in Washington
October 31, 2008
Larry Friedman Speaks on the Legal Aspects of Moving Goods Under NAFTA
October 31, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Speaks on the Interrelationship between Valuation and Transfer Pricing
October 30, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Invites Importers to Participate in Compliance Seminar
October 8, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Authors Article on New Lacey Act Provisions
October 7, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Sits Down for an Interview on Trade Issues
October 1, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Speak at U.S. China Business Forum
August 29, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Authors Article Highlighting Importance of "Deemed Export" Compliance
August 27, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Attorney Co-Authors Customs Year in Review for ABA International Lawyer
July 24, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Speaks on the Importance of Registering Trademarks to Combat Counterfeit Imports
July 24, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted on Deemed Export Rule
July 1, 2008
Global Trade Law Makes Local Moves
July 1, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Welcomes Shama Patari
June 13, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner to Speak Transfer Pricing - Customs v. IRS
May 28, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Speaks on NAFTA and Globalization
May 15, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted Concerning EU's Implementation of REACH Program
May 14, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Cited Concerning Protection Against Counterfeit Goods
April 1, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Authors Article on Related-Party Pricing
March 27, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Authors Article on EU Chemical Classification System
February 7, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Speaks on Prior Disclosures at Georgetown CLE Conference
February 7, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Successfully Defend Dumping Determination against Imports of Orange Juice at CIT
February 4, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Authors Article on the Importance of Copyrighting Products' Packaging
January 22, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Authors Article on Cosmetics, Drugs and Labels
January 14, 2008
Barnes/Richardson Partner Interviewed by Journal of Commerce on Role of Trade in 2008 Elections
October 24, 2007
Barnes/Richardson Partner Interviewed by Journal of Commerce
October 12, 2007
Barnes/Richardson Partner Cited in GCI
October 2, 2007
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted in Packaging Digest
October 1, 2007
Barnes/Richardson Authors Monthly Column for NCBFAA
October 22, 2007
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted in October Issue of CPC Packaging
September 12, 2007
Holiday Apparel Eligible for Duty Refunds
August 28, 2007
Alan Goggins Speaks on Transfer Pricing Issues
August 10, 2007
Barnes/Richardson Partner Quoted in the Daily Herald on Safety of Imported Food
June 22, 2007
Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Co-Author Customs Year in Review for ABA International Lawyer
May 30, 2007
Carolyn Amadon Speaks on US-China Trade Law and Policy in Beijing
May 1, 2007
Larry Friedman Speaks on Duty Savings Opportunities
Apr. 20, 2007
Commerce Confirms that Mexico and Argentina are Dumping Lemon Juice
Jan. 29, 2007
Larry Friedman Speaks on International Trade and Morality
Jan. 26, 2007
Hartford Challenges Bond Obligations in Light of Byrd Amendment
Jan. 8, 2007
Barnes/Richardson Helps Pharmaceutical Industry Cut Tariffs
Dec. 13, 2006
Barnes/Richardson Welcomes Nicole Kehoskie
Nov. 7, 2006
Barnes/Richardson Secures Preliminary Dumping Determination on Lemon Juice for Sunkist
Sep. 21, 2006
Barnes/Richardson Welcomes Daniel Shapiro
Jun. 1, 2006
BR&C's Sandy Friedman President of CITBA
Feb. 13, 2006
Barnes/Richardson Secures Win for Florida OJ
Jan. 30, 2006
Larry Friedman Named Illinois Super Lawyer
Nov. 15, 2005
Neven Stipanovic Wins Pro Bono Asylum Case
July 19, 2005
C-TPAT Applications to be Made On-Line
June 10, 2005
Neven Stipanovic Argues for Asylum-Seeker
June 7, 2005
Carolyn Amadon Becomes Chair of YLS
Apr. 21, 2005
Four Partners Named "Super Lawyers"
Mar. 10, 2005
Matt McGrath on FTAs
Mar. 4, 2005
ITC Supports BR&C Petition on Florida OJ
Feb. 11, 2005
Larry Friedman to Speak at Georgetown
Feb. 11, 2005
Brian Walsh Reappointed to Board of CBFFFAC
Jan. 3, 2005
David Forgue Named Partner, Despina Keegan Joins as Counsel
Apr. 23, 2004
Update on FDA Registration and Prior Notice