On March 15, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated six Russian individuals and eight entities in response to “Russia’s naval attacks in the Kerch Straight, purported annexation of Crimea, and support for the illegitimate separatist-conducted elections in eastern Ukraine,” explained Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin. Designated individuals […]
On March 8, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new regulations regarding the January 28, 2019 designation of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”) and any entity in which PDVSA has, directly or indirectly, 50% or greater ownership interest such as Alba de Nicaragua S.A. (“ALBANISA”). More specifically, OFAC issued General Licenses 3D and 9C extending […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Forrest Owens, Esq. of The Law Office of L. Forrest Owens, P.A. DBA Aviation Legal Counsel. Forrest has joined IR as our exclusive Aviation Law Member in Florida. Mr. Owens been in the aviation industry over twenty years and over ten […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Michael L. Leetzow of Michael L. Leetzow, P.A. Michael has joined IR as our exclusive IP – Trademark & Copyright, and IP – Patents Member in US – Florida. A Florida board-certified intellectual property lawyer, Mr. Leetzow previously practised intellectual-property law at two large […]
Diaz Reus & Targ LLP recently took part in a publication as part of the Chambers Global Practice Guide on Anti Corruption. Diaz Reus & Targ LLP has developed a sterling reputation for its ability to navigate and avoid criminal indictments on behalf of its clients, and to negotiate with US law enforcement agencies on […]
OFAC issues new regulations on PDVSA/ALBANISA-related sanctions On February 11, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new regulations in connection with the January 28, 2019 designation of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”) and of any entity in which PDVSA owns, directly or indirectly, a 50 percent or greater interest, such as Alba de Nicaragua S.A. (“ALBANISA”). OFAC issued […]
Pressure Mounts to Eliminate Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to Secure USMCA Approval The Trump administration is coming under increasing pressure to eliminate its Section 232 tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium products from Canada and Mexico in order to secure approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement. Full Article New Import Detention Order Targets Tuna […]
MIAMI, February 7, 2019 – Miami-based global law firm Diaz Reus & Targ announced today that it has expanded its New York presence with the addition of Steven Horowitz and his group of tax professionals, Horowitz and Rubenstein. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Horowitz focuses on all areas of taxation, tax planning for closely held businesses […]
On February 1, 2019, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new regulations in connection with the January 28, 2019 designation of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (“PDVSA”) and of any entity in which PDVSA owns, directly or indirectly, a 50 percent or greater interest, such as Alba de Nicaragua S.A. (“ALBANISA”). First, OFAC issued two new general licenses: General […]
No Plans to Delay China Tariff Increase as Talks Continue After recent talks between U.S. and Chinese officials, President Trump said he currently has no plans to push back an increase in tariffs on imports from China. Unless the two sides reach an agreement on issues such as forced technology transfer, intellectual property protection, non-tariff […]
Monday, February 04, 2019 A petition filed Feb. 4 alleges that fabricated structural steel from Canada, China, and Mexico is being sold at less than fair value in the U.S. market and benefitting from countervailable subsidies. The alleged average dumping margins are 31.46 percent for Canada, 218.85 percent for China, and 41.39 percent for Mexico. […]
Monday, February 04, 2019 Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg Trade Report The Congressional Trade Authority Act (S. 287 and H.R. 940), introduced in the House and Senate Jan. 31, would limit the president’s authority to restrict imports on national security grounds under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Currently the Department of Commerce […]