Exporters and importers typically have a mutually beneficial working relationship. Exporters gather goods and materials largely unique to their country of origin. Importers rely on exporters to provide them with goods that they can sell to consumers or materials that...
If you are being investigated for certain crimes, such as white collar crimes or corporate violations – perhaps crimes relating to cargo transportation or importing and exporting – the investigators may certainly want to search your office. They want to see if there...
Trademark infringement means that a valuable piece of intellectual property has been violated by a third party. A company may have a trademark on a certain product, but another company illegally copies its design and begins to sell knockoff products. This costs the...
Businesses and individuals rely on shipping companies to obtain goods and products from other locations. A variety of logistical headaches have followed the implementation of tariffs and other adjustments to international shipping practices. Recently, there have been...
If you are facing federal charges for fraud or white-collar crime, it is likely that the authorities will be seeking some level of digital evidence. They may use this to confirm your location, for example, or they may want to look at text records and call logs to see...
Customs issues have always plagued international deliveries. If people fail to pay fees in advance or properly detail what is inside a package, inspections can extend the delivery timeline. Drop shippers and importers never quite know when a package might end up...
Embezzlement is a common white-collar criminal charge. Professionals who have access to company resources can abuse their employers’ trust in some cases. Occasionally, people with no intention of stealing directly from their employers can also end up accused of...
When cargo is damaged during shipping, businesses face potential financial losses and disruptions that can strain trade relationships. Effective trade litigation strategies help ensure parties protect their rights, recover damages and maintain commercial credibility. ...
A number of so-called “white collar” offenses involve someone accused of intentionally making an untrue or inaccurate statement on an official document or to law enforcement or other authorities. Under federal law, it’s a criminal offense to make “any false statement...
Criminal organizations need to disguise their illegal funds. As authorities develop ways to uncover these funds, criminals need more sophisticated methods. That’s why the international trade system is being used to clean dirty money. However, investing in a strong...