Dealing with anything on an international level is typically much more complicated than at a domestic level. In today’s global market, many Florida businesses have few other choices than to operate internationally, source products from overseas or otherwise interact...
Those in Florida who enjoy pineapple may have to choose a different fruit for a while. That is because U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents recently confiscated and destroyed $15,000 worth of the fruit following an inspection at a U.S. port of entry. The agents...
Many companies are struggling during these challenging times and having to make difficult decisions about the size of their workforce, employee benefits, and the goods and services they offer. Some items are scarce or even temporarily unavailable, and acquiring the...
As things slowly return to a greater sense of normal following the recent global health and safety concerns, more people are traveling, whether resuming their weekly grocery shopping, heading out to a restaurant or taking a much needed vacation. Accordingly, modes of...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency typically focuses on illegal items entering the country. Their goal is to identify and restrict items that may pose a threat to the safety or well-being of its citizens, such as drugs, weapons or counterfeit products....
Importers bringing items into the United States from other countries have many regulations with which to comply. Knowing their items must pass the watchful eyes of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection should evoke a sense of caution about the types of cargo they...
Frequently, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency in Florida and other states team with other government agencies in efforts to prevent illegal or dangerous items from entering the country. Often, this involves intercepting street drugs, but it may also mean...
FinCEN reissued a Geographic Targeting Order ("GTO") requiring title insurance companies to collect and report beneficial ownership information for certain residential real estate purchases. The renewed GTO applies when a legal entity purchases residential real estate...
Recent health concerns and public safety measures have driven many in Florida, nationwide and around the world to employ personal protection products such as gloves and masks. Manufacturers have capitalized on this growing demand, adding these products to their...
Those in Florida and other states who have capitalized on the new and expanding medical marijuana and hemp industry know that competition is fierce. An entrepreneur has to be able to produce quality products quickly while remaining in compliance with state laws. This...