The Federal Maritime Commission has announced the filing of a petition by Hainan P O Shipping Co., Ltd. for an exemption from 46 USC 40703.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain inkjet ink supplies and components thereof, pursuant to a complaint.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain toner cartridges and components thereof, pursuant to a complaint.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain semiconductor products made by advanced lithography techniques and products containing same, pursuant to a complaint.
On July 9, 2010, U.S. Customs and Border Protection updated and expanded its frequently asked questions document on the 10+2 interim final rule that requires Security Filing information from importers and additional information from carriers for vessel (maritime) cargo before it is brought into the U.S.
In Delphi Petroleum, Inc., v. U.S., the Court of International Trade ruled that Customs had not acted in bad faith by failing to extend the statutory time limit for filing Delphi’s drawback claims under 19 USC 1313(r)(1) and denied Delphi’s motion for attorneys’ fees¹ pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act, 28 USC 2412.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has posted a notice announcing that the next customs broker license exam will be held on Monday, October 4, 2010.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain underground cable and pipe locators, pursuant to a complaint.
The International Trade Commission has instituted a section 337 patent-based investigation of certain collaborative system products and components thereof, pursuant to a complaint.
On June 30, 2010, the House of Representatives passed the conference version of H.R. 4173, the financial reform bill, which contains provisions that would impose new requirements on companies that use “conflict minerals” and provide new whistleblower rewards. The Senate is expected to pass this conference version the week of July 12, 2010.