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InterConnect Newsletter - Q1 2024

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Courts have clearly established that a shipper cannot prevail in a freight claim against a carrier if an “Act of God” caused the freight loss or damage. The Act of God defense is an original, and one of the most...more

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The Essential Guide to the Jones Act

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The Jones Act is the foundational law of the American maritime industry, and compliance with it is essential whether you are a vessel operator in the US domestic trades or a foreign operator serving the US market. The Jones...more

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Customs: Roadmap for the Unwary Importer

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All merchandise imported into the United States is required to be cleared through U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP). Clearance is obtained by filing an “entry” with CBP. In 2021 the United States imported $2.8...more

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July 2021 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s July 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •The Dynamic of the Chassis Quandary in Ocean Shipping in the U.S. •The Ocean...more

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Hiring a Customs Broker in Mexico

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In Mexico the customs clearance of goods may be performed either directly by importers or exporters, or through customs brokers. When clearing goods directly, importers and exporters must do it through a legal representative...more

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Coastwise Trade in the United States

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The Jones Act restricts the transportation of merchandise between coastwise points to vessels that are owned, operated and controlled by US citizens. The purpose of the Jones Act is to ensure that US domestic trade is carried...more

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Mainbrace: October 2017 (No. 4)

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Note from the Maritime Industry Team - Large sectors of the maritime industry—especially offshore—remain in the doldrums, but it nonetheless has been a busy few months for our Blank Rome Maritime group. Our Washington,...more

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