Other Government Agencies
PRINTThe lawyers and other professionals at Barnes/Richardson are constantly aware of the many changes federal regulatory agencies make and how these changes might affect your business. Your main tool for monitoring these developments is our Daily Report. News of other important developmens will also be found in this area. Click the links above for News and Articles.
- May 23, 2013
- Miriam Sapiro to Serve as Acting USTR
- May 23, 2013
- Congress Considering Heightened Iran Sanctions Legislation
- May 20, 2013
- Cameron Kerry to Serve as Acting Commerce Secretary
- May 15, 2013
- GSP Set to Expire in Three Months
- May 8, 2013
- USTR Calls for Comments on Negotiating Objectives with Respect to Japan’s Participation in TPP
- May 2, 2013
- Obama Names Nominees to Lead USTR, Commerce
- May 2, 2013
- District Court Orders FDA to Implement FSMA Regulations
- April 16, 2013
- U.S. Releases Names of First Individuals Added to Magnitsky List
- April 12, 2013
- ITA Updates Submission of Factual Information Regulations
- April 10, 2013
- CBP Expands Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE) Test
- April 10, 2013
- U.S. Global Solutions Aims to Increase Small-Business Exports
- April 9, 2013
- CBP to Hold Webinar on Manifesting and Entry of Residue Found in Instruments of International Traffic
- April 2, 2013
- CBP Names Winkowski as Acting Commissioner
- April 1, 2013
- USTR Notifies Congress of Intent to Negotiate Trade Deal with EU, Calls for Public Comment
- March 14, 2013
- Demetrios Marantis Named Acting US Trade Representative
- March 12, 2013
- CPSC Releases Requirements for Children’s Toys Testing Sites
- March 11, 2013
- USDA Proposes Rule for Country of Origin Labeling of Meat
- March 5, 2013
- President Obama Emphasizes Multilateral Trade Talks in 2013 Trade Agenda
- February 27, 2013
- Senate Committee on Finance Announces Subcommittee Assignments
- February 14, 2013
- CPSC Issues Guidelines for Inaccessible Component Parts
- February 11, 2013
- Legislation to Repeal Medical Device Tax Introduced in House and Senate
- February 11, 2013
- Russia Imposes Ban on Meat Imports from the United States
- February 5, 2013
- FDA Finalizes Food Detention Regulation
- January 28, 2013
- U.S. CBP and Mexico’s SAT Sign Joint Work Plan
- January 23, 2013
- ITC Initiates Investigation into Possible GSP Modifications and CNL Waivers
- January 7, 2013
- FDA Proposes New Food Safety Rules
- December 6, 2012
- New Interagency Task Force to Focus on Commercial Advocacy
- December 6, 2012
- House Passes the Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012
- November 29, 2012
- New Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Resource Guide Provides Useful Guidance
- November 14, 2012
- USDA Expands Residue Testing for Organic Products
- November 12, 2012
- East Coast Trade Symposium Rescheduled for November 27-28
- November 5, 2012
- CBP Reschedules East Coast Trade Symposium
- November 5, 2012
- Department of Homeland Security Issues Blanket Jones Act Waiver for Northeastern Ports
- November 2, 2012
- Update on Ports Impacted by Hurricane Sandy
- October 26, 2012
- CBP Postpones East Coast Trade Symposium
- October 26, 2012
- CBP Releases Panama Trade Promotion Agreement System Requirements
- October 10, 2012
- Executive Order Imposes Additional Sanctions on Iran
- September 28, 2012
- Food Safety Modernization Act Registration Requirements Begin October 1, 2012 for All Food Facilities
- September 25, 2012
- CBP to Issue Interim Regulations for U.S.-Colombia FTA Implementation
- September 17, 2012
- USTR Challenges Chinese Auto and Auto Parts Subsidies
- September 17, 2012
- USTR Calls for Comments on WTO Dispute
- September 11, 2012
- Broadbent Sworn in as ITC Commissioner
- September 11, 2012
- F. Scott Kieff Nominated as International Trade Commissioner
- September 10, 2012
- CBP Opens Auto and Aerospace CEE
- August 28, 2012
- CBP Suspends Port Operations, Extends Entry Deadlines Due to Hurricane Isaac
- August 23, 2012
- United States and Japan Launch WTO Challenges to Argentina’s Trade Restrictions
- August 14, 2012
- President Signs AGOA Third-Country Fabric Extension and Burma Sanctions Reauthorization Bill
- February 11, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Client Receives De Minimis Margin in Diamond Sawblades Case
- February 5, 2013
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Detentions, Exclusions, and Customs Protests
By: Lawrence M. Friedman and Helena D. Sullivan - January 29, 2013
- Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Publish Article on New Conflict-Minerals Regulations
- November 29, 2012
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New Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Resource Guide Provides Useful Guidance
By: Helena D. Sullivan - September 28, 2012
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Food SafetyModernization Act Registration Requirements Begin October 1, 2012 for All Food Facilities
By: Sandra Liss Friedman and Helena D. Sullivan - Sept. 25, 2012
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Report: Conflict Minerals and the Supply Chain
By: Shama K. Patari - July 26, 2012
- Barnes/Richardson Attorneys Co-Author Customs Year in Review for ABA International Lawyer
- February 4, 2011
- COMPLIANCE UPDATE: New Immigration Form I-129 Requires Certification of Deemed Export Compliance for H, L and O Petitions for Nonimmigrant Foreign Workers
- January 6, 2011
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FTC Focuses on Products Making Health Claims, Increases Cooperation with FDA
By: Helena D. Sullivan - January 4, 2011
- FTZ Board Proposes Significant Revisions to Foreign Trade Zones Regulations
- January 4, 2011
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FTZ Board Proposes Significant Revisions to Foreign Trade Zones Regulations
By: Cortney O'Toole Morgan - January 9, 2009
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Increased Penalties for Violations of Census’ Foreign Trade Regulations Begins Feb. 1
By: Cortney O'Toole Morgan - September 26, 2008
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Customs Changes Approach to Determining Substantial Transformation for Purposes of Country of Origin Declaration
By: Sandra Liss Friedman and Helena D. Sullivan - September 16, 2008
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The New Lacey Act Requirements and their Practical Application
By: Helena D. Sullivan - July 24, 2008
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DoD Issues Interim Rule and Request for Comments Concerning Additional Requirements for Contracts Involving Export-Controlled Items
By: Cortney O'Toole Morgan - June 5, 2008
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EXPORT ALERT: Census Issues Final Rule Mandating Electronic Filing
By: Cortney O'Toole Morgan - May 30, 2008
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CBP Plans C-TPAT Changes in Response to GAO Critique
By: Helena D. Sullivan - April 7, 2008
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The Reasonable Care Standard: Has Customs Raised the Bar?
By: Sandra Liss Friedman - April 1, 2008
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Related-Party Pricing
By: Alan Goggins - January 22, 2008
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Cosmetics, Drugs and Labels
By: Frederic D. Van Arnam, Jr. - October 2, 2007
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Brand Owners Can Prevent Increasingly Costly Offshore Counterfeit Activities
By: Frederic D. Van Arnam, Jr. - July 13, 2007
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Strategies for Dealing with Counterfeiting
By: Frederic D. Van Arnam, Jr. - September 29, 2004
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Training Employees To Handle Hazmat
By: Frederic D. Van Arnam, Jr. - June 24, 2004
- Bioterrorism Penalties and Mitigation
- January 2003
- Customs Publishes Treasury Decision On New Binding Ruling Procedures
- January 1, 2003
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Visas Available For Qualified International Traders and Investors
By: Frederic D. Van Arnam, Jr.
- Sample Daily Report
- Sandra Friedman Interview with JOC
- Real Concern About Fakes
- Lacey Act Letter
- CBP Reminds Import Community of Responsibility to Resolve ABI-Census Errors
- Lacey Act Declaration Implementation Schedule
- Customs Bulletin on Returned Containers with Chemical Residue
- Guidance on MPF and Duty Preference Programs
- CBP Notice Delaying HQ H026715
- Alan Goggins Article on Related Party Pricing
- WTO Proposal for Trade Liberalization in Environmental Goods
- 2008 Washington Trade and Customs Developments
- ABA Customs Law Article
- Customs Reauthorization Bill
- CBP Announces Intent to Distribute Byrd Amendment Funds for FY 2010; Certifications due by August 2, 2010
- Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Bioterrorism Act of 2002 (FDA)
- EPA Vehicle Imports
- Importing Food and Cosmetics (FDA)
- Importing Medical Devices (FDA)
- U.S. Bureau of Customs & Border Protection
- US Steel Licensing
- Recent ITC Petitions and Complaints
- U.S. Dep't of Commerce, Import Administration
- U.S. Int'l Trade Commission
- Bureau of Industry and Security
- Office of Foreign Assets Control