The Federal Maritime Commission opened a proceeding against attorney Marcus Nussbaum pertaining to alleged professional misconduct, in which Nussbaum will have a chance to show cause why he should not be hit with a penalty or suspension of his ability to practice before the comission.
The Federal Maritime Commission opened a proceeding against attorney Marcus Nussbaum pertaining to alleged professional misconduct, in which Nussbaum will have a chance to show cause why he should not be hit with a penalty or suspension of his ability to practice before the comission.
The Federal Maritime Commission opened a proceeding against attorney Marcus Nussbaum pertaining to alleged professional misconduct, in which Nussbaum will have a chance to show cause why he should not be hit with a penalty or suspension of his ability to practice before the comission.
CBP posted a new “Version 2.0” of its Customs Broker Guidance for the Trade Community on Sept. 8, adding new information on qualifying licensed individual brokers, recordkeeping requirements for broker separation from a client, filer code suspensions and CBP standards for responsible supervision and control, among other things.
Consumer advocates and industry disagreed on whether it's necessary to codify FCC rules to ensure callers may revoke prior express consent through any reasonable means under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, in comments posted Tuesday in docket 02-278. Some carriers warned it could inhibit certain important information being provided to consumers. Commissioners adopted the item in June (see 2306080043).
A Republican-backed bill introduced in the House could lead to the transfer of export control authorities from the Commerce Department to the Defense Department. The bill, introduced Oct. 28 by Reps. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Rob Wittman, R-Va., and Greg Steube, R-Fla., includes language critical of the Bureau of Industry and Security, saying the agency has made “little progress” in controlling emerging and foundational technologies under the Export Control Reform Act and that BIS’s export control authorities should be revoked.
The U.K. this month released two new open general export licenses, each with the aim of allowing the "simplified export of a range of dual-use and military equipment to India," the Department for International Trade announced. One license, "Dual-Use Items India," permits the export of various items listed in the regulation's annex. The license doesn't authorize exports of items that the secretary of state has told the exporter are intended for use in connection with chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, for a military end-use and the purchasing country is subject to an arms embargo, or for use as parts of military items listed in the national military list.
CBP recently added a frequently asked questions page to its website on electronic signatures on customs broker powers of attorney (POAs), indicating that it's up to brokers and their clients to determine whether electronic signatures are allowed under the relevant state law, and noting that parties may include a choice of law clause to ensure an electronic signature is legal.
FDA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other agencies with a hand in regulating trade included several new import-related rules on their regulatory agendas for fall 2021. FDA finally hopes to issue a proposal on certifications for high-risk imports, while NOAA lists two rules amending its regulations on seafood import permits and certifications of admissibility.
Drafts released Thursday revealed details of what acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel wants FCC colleagues to vote on at the members' June 17 meeting. On letting companies market RF devices pending FCC authorization, a draft would allow a greater number of the products than initially suggested. CTA sought limited marketing and sales of wireless devices to consumers before they're authorized.