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Oscar the Grouchy CCO

This Memorial Day marks 35 years since Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, passed away. Among his many accomplishments, the Muppets were essential to the creation of the longest-running children’s television show, “Sesame...more

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks (Part II)

As detailed in Part I of our three-part series on Minimizing Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks, the combination of the new high-tariff environment, the heightened ability of Customs (and the general public) to...more

The Non-Compliant Cat in the Hat

So, just before Easter, in 1957, a little book you may have heard of, called The Cat in the Hat, made its first appearance. Theodore Geisel — writing under the name “Dr. Suess” — later said that of all his children’s books,...more

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The Global and Reciprocal Tariffs Announcement

On April 2, 2025, President Trump implemented the steepest American tariffs in over a century. The implications for numerous multinational companies — including importers, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers — will be...more

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The Rising Risk of Customs False Claims Act Actions in the Trump...

On February 20, 2025, the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Commercial Litigation Branch at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Michael Granston, emphasized using the False Claims Act (FCA) to address U.S. Customs &...more

What Every Multinational Company (Doing Business in Mexico) Should Know About … Mitigating Risks From ATA Scrutiny in a New...

Mexican cartels dominate large swaths of the Mexico-United States border and the Bajío region (an area encompassing relevant parts of Queretaro, Guanajuato, Aguascalientes, San Luis Potosí, Jalisco, and Michoacán), and they...more

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs (Part II)

As reported in our prior article, “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs (Part I),” President Trump signed two proclamations on February 10, 2025, imposing 25-percent tariffs...more

Five Compliance Best Practices for … Minimizing Customs Tariffs (Part I)

As an accompaniment to our “What Every Multinational Should Know” biweekly series, below find an update to our “Five Compliance Best Practices” series, which provides quick-hit advice for multinational companies to implement...more

6 Steps to Manage Tariff Risks in a Trade War

As Trump seeks to raise U.S. tariffs (which currently tend to be among the lowest worldwide), manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other companies that frequently import (“importers”) must determine the best strategy...more

Wastin’ Away in Non-Complianceville

Everyone knows — or should know — that “The Terminator” is the best Halloween movie release and that “Die Hard” is the best Christmas movie (even though it was released in July). But while it’s hard to come up with a best...more

Business Impacts of Trump’s Executive Order Pausing FCPA Enforcement

On February 10 President Trump issued an Executive Order, Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security, signaling a shift in U.S. enforcement priorities regarding...more

Five Compliance Best Practices for … CTPAT Compliance Requirements

As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About” various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our series on compliance checks that...more

BIS Finalizes Rule Prohibiting Connected Vehicle Imports Linked to China and Russia: Key Compliance Requirements Announced

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has promulgated a Final Rule prohibiting the import and sale of connected vehicles and related components linked to the People’s Republic of China (PRC)...more

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Managing Import Risks Under the New Trump Administration (Part I):...

The expected focus on tariffs and supply chain issues by the Trump administration presents significant risks for frequent importers. Determining the best strategy to deal with potential import uncertainties are muddled by...more

‘Twas the Night of Compliance

So, a lot of readers — well, a couple of people . . . okay, one person, and it might have been my mom — have asked for a third Christmas compliance parody article. And since we are nothing but compliant (sorry, we couldn’t...more

The Twelve Days of Compliance

So, for those of you who missed last year’s “The Grinch Who Stole Compliance,” never fear: We have an endless supply of compliance-related holiday mirth. After all, who doesn’t like a bit of eggnog and the traditional singing...more

Supply Chain Integrity: Essential Insights for Multinational Automotive Companies

The U.S. government has increasingly emphasized the importance of supply chain integrity, particularly in relation to eliminating forced labor. U.S. policymakers are actively passing legislation, including the Uyghur Forced...more

Five Compliance Best Practices for … USMCA Management

As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About” various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our series on compliance checks that...more

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The Most Common Supply Chain Risk-Management Failures (Part I)

Regulators around the world are sending a consistent message to companies that operate or source internationally, which is that they must take ownership of their supply chains. In addition, multinational companies face...more

Five Compliance Best Practices for … Customs Housekeeping

As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About” various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our series on compliance checks that...more

Five Compliance Best Practices for … Customs Broker Management (Part II)

As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on What Every Multinational Should Know About various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our “Five Compliance Best Practices” series,...more

The Compliance Mash!

Ah, Halloween. The one day of the year where we celebrate non-compliance by masked, under-age workers. And as our long-time readers know — and if you are not, you know who you are and need to hang your head in shame — it...more

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Overseeing Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders

We have received requests to publish a comprehensive set of Customs and import compliance best practices that covers all aspects of importation and supply chain management. As part of this series, the topic this week is best...more

Five Compliance Best Practices for … Customs Broker Management (Part I)

As an accompaniment to our biweekly series on “What Every Multinational Company Should Know About” various international trade, enforcement, and compliance topics, below find an update to our series on compliance checks that...more

Proposed Rule Targeting Connected Vehicles Will Impose Major New Supply Chain Compliance Requirements on Automotive Companies that...

Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top On September 26, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that, if finalized, would prohibit...more

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