We have great news for importers with cash flow issues… Today the Secretary of the Treasury and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under 19 U.S.C. 1318(a), authorized importers to temporarily postpone certain estimated duties, taxes, and fees associated with their imports. This temporary postponement is for 90 days and for duties owed. Under […]
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CARES Act grants $300M to help the fishery and seafood industry recover from COVID-19 pandemic
The United States House of Representatives is planning to convene today (Friday, March 27, 2020) and vote on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (AKA the “CARES Act”). The legislative intent of the CARES Act is to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 […]
What to Expect from a Chapter 15 Proceeding
As many readers are aware, one of South Korea’s largest shipping companies, Hanjin Ship-ping Co. Ltd. (“Hanjin”), has filed for bankruptcy. The insolvency of Hanjin, which is the world’s seventh largest container line, will have a significant impact on the global transportation and retail sector. Shippers, charterers, freight forwarders, motor carriers, terminal operators, and commercial […]
Marine Log’s Tugs & Barges 2015 Conference & Expo
Marine Log’s Tugs & Barges 2015 Conference & Expo Seattle, WA May 12-13, 2015 IMG attorney R. Isaak Hurst will speak at the 2015 Marine Log’s Tugs & Barges 2015 Conference & Expo on May 13, 2015 in Seattle, WA. Mr. Hurst will provide a presentation titled, “The Future of Ship Finance—Alternative Financing Arrangements for […]
Trade is Transportation – World Trade Center Alaska
Trade is Transportation – World Trade Center Alaska Anchorage, AK November, 13, 2014. IMG attorney R. Isaak Hurst will speak at the 2014 Trade is Transportation Conference on November 13, 2014 in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Hurst will provide a presentation titled, “Bills of Lading and Himalaya Clauses—What Every Shipper Needs to Know.” The event, hosted […]
Arctic Ambitions III – World Trade Center Alaska
Arctic Ambitions III – World Trade Center Alaska Anchorage, AK February, 13, 2014. IMG attorney R. Isaak Hurst will speak at the 2014 Arctic Ambitions Conference on February 27, 2014 at the Hotel Alyeska in Girdwood, Alaska. Mr. Hurst will provide a presentation titled, “Charter Party Contracts—Recent Developments in U.S. Charter Party Law.” The event, […]
International Trade Bootcamp – World Trade Center Alaska
International Trade Bootcamp – World Trade Center Alaska Anchorage, AK June 20, 2013. IMG attorney R. Isaak Hurst will speak at the 2013 International Trade Bootcamp on June 20, 2013 in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Hurst will provide a presentation titled, “Legal Issues in International Trade—Recent Developments in U.S. Trade Law.” The event, hosted by the […]