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CAN A FORWARDER INSURE A SHIPMENT AFTER A KNOWN LOSS?

CAN A FORWARDER INSURE A SHIPMENT AFTER A KNOWN LOSS? This question was addressed last week in the case of I.T.N. CONSOLIDATORS, INC. versus NORTHERN MARINE UNDERWRITERS LTD. [i] A cargo loss was made known to the forwarder ITN which promptly notified the insurance company writing its open policy.   ITN subsequently issued a certificate of insurance to the cargo owner […]

Protecting Your U.S. Trademark Overseas

In addition to 84 other countries, the United States is a party to the two treaties comprising the Madrid System for international registration of trademarks.  This system provides trademark owners a cost-effective, efficient way to protect their trademarks overseas.  While not all business need to take advantage of the Madrid System, those businesses and individuals seeking to do business or […]

FMC RULING OPENS DOOR TO MISCHIEF

Sometimes the best intended act can lead to unanticipated results.  In the case of informal docket no.  1916(I)   GUMTREEFABRICS, INC. v. EVER-LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING LIMITED d/b/a EVEROK INTERNATIONAL FORWARDING CO., LTD, the FMC opened the door to conduct which would ordinarily be prohibited.  In that case an importer claimed that cargo was extortionately withheld from delivery to it by a […]

Customs Seizure Benefits Florida

In August 2008, a piece of America’s aviation history, the Douglas AD-4N Skyraider*, reentered its home territory under false pretenses, which ultimately led U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to seize the aircraft nearly a year later.  Import and export of military aircraft and other defense articles generally requires a license or permit under the Arms Export Control Act […]