Your company sources components from a foreign supplier. Then federal investigators discover the vendor paid bribes to foreign officials. Even if your team did not arrange the payments, your company could face scrutiny under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)....
A foreign supplier fails to deliver goods, sends defective products or breaks a payment agreement. For a U.S. business, these problems can cause financial losses and strain customer relationships. Can a company take legal action against a supplier in another country?...
An urgent call from a company executive can sound real. But AI can now make a fake voice much harder to detect. For businesses that move money across borders, an AI-generated voice could be used to approve a fake wire transfer and trigger a federal investigation. How...
An "Intensive Exam" status means U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is holding your shipment container for inspection in the United States. This can delay your shipment and cost you extra money. Here is what you need to know to get a clearer picture. What...
When you hire a customs broker, you expect that person to handle the technical details correctly. So finding out that an entry contains the wrong tariff classification, value or country of origin can be frustrating, especially if the mistake leads to extra duties or...
Your phone isn’t a mere device. From private messages to sensitive financial records, it is a storehouse for the details of your life. That being the case, does the law allow police to go through your phone’s content in Florida? What does the law say? The U.S. courts...
A customs inspection may look routine, but it can change fast. One unexpected finding can put a business under federal scrutiny, disrupt daily operations and threaten years of hard work. Knowing how a routine inspection may escalate into a criminal investigation helps...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has an eye for detail. Whether you are importing into Florida or clearing customs at any other entry point in the U.S., they keep a sharp eye on every shipment. If they spot even one mistake in the details you have...
You may have heard of white-collar crimes before; these types of crimes often make headlines because they involve large sums of money, well-known businesses or government investigations. However, unlike many other criminal offenses, white-collar crimes typically do...
A compliance review is a way that governing entities can ensure that organizations are following the rules, policies and internal procedures that apply to the company’s operations. Being prepared for this review is critical because an accurate review depends on clear...