Becerra Law, P.A. Legal Blog
Food trucks often part of customs seizures
In Miami and surrounding areas, food trucks are big business. Low overhead and portability offer endless opportunities for success. However, all of this depends on owning a food truck. For many entrepreneurs, the economical answer to this problem is to purchase their...
Counterfeit products hurt businesses and endanger consumers
In these times of complex health issues, having quality face masks is a high priority in some industries. In fact, some Florida businesses look for particular brands of disposable face masks because they know they can trust them to provide appropriate protection on...
Do increased crop imports violate international law?
Those companies in the United States whose products compete with goods imported from other countries may be interested in the recent passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. This agreement replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), and its...
“Prop” money import is a federal crime
When characters in a TV show or movie exchange money, the realism of the scene may lose its effect for some viewers if the money looks fake. For this reason, many Florida stage and film productions use prop money, which is fake money designed to look just like real...
Criminal defense for 13 charged with Social Security fraud
As loved ones get older or suffer disabling conditions, they may rely on the funds they receive from the Social Security Administration to meet their needs. Social Security is a federal program that provides income to those who qualify, with the goal of preventing...
Customs seizure reveals counterfeit items worth millions
In recent months, the use of hand sanitizing stations has become imperative for many Florida businesses and other organizations. Hand sanitizing kiosks in convenient locations allow employees and visitors to comply with recommendations by the Centers for Disease...
Trademark laws favor US shoe company
The average Florida consumer may not think about the fact that many of the top brand items available for purchase in the United States are also in high demand in other countries. Likewise, other countries often export their brands to this country to compete for the...
Compliance with international law critical for businesses
U.S. businesses that deal in the export of products to other countries should have a firm grasp of the trade laws governing the countries they deal with. International law related to trade can be complex since each country has its own restrictions and prohibitions....
Couple pleads guilty to federal embezzlement charges
When people in Florida and across the country are accused of a federal crime, especially one that could result in a lengthy prison sentence if convicted, they may feel overwhelmed with the situation that they face. In fact, such may have been the case for a husband...
Man pleads guilty to federal crimes after Florida arrest
If someone from Florida were to be arrested, they would likely feel a great deal of anxiety over a lack of knowledge of the criminal justice system and their future, especially if they have little experience with the process. That anxiety is difficult to fathom for...