GKG Law Principal Ed Greenberg was featured in a profile article by American Shipper on October 19. The article, "NCBFAA’s 35-year general counsel retires," highlights Ed's career and work to improve standing and recognition of the NVOCC industry in Washington, DC. Ed Greenberg plans to retire as general counsel for the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association […]
Beginning in September 2020, thousands of companies have challenged the Section 301 China Tariffs under List 3 and 4A in the U.S. Court of International Trade. As part of this challenge, companies are seeking a refund of duties paid under List 3 and 4A, as well as revocation of those tariffs. The lawsuits allege that […]
GKG Law's Keith Swirsky conducted a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) CPE webinar on Tuesday, October 13. During his session, The A to Z of Tax Depreciation for Aircraft Owners: How to Maximize Deductions and More, Keith discussed how best to maximize allowable depreciation deductions — a critical part of any tax planning strategy. Understanding the complex tax regulations […]
In a case spanning more than nine years and involving claims of more than $8 million, GKG Law’s Litigation Group recently prevailed on behalf of more than 20 clients in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The Court affirmed the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York’s grant of […]
Secondary Sanctions on Iranian Financial Institutions On October 8, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury designated 18 Iranian banks under Executive Order (E.O.) 13902 (2020), which effectively extends secondary sanctions to Iran’s entire financial sector. As a result, foreign financial institutions and companies may be subject to secondary sanctions, Specially Designated National (SDN) designations, […]
During the course of the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) investigation of the demurrage and detention practices of the vessel operators in Docket No. 19-05, Interpretive Rule on Demurrage and Detention Under the Shipping Act, several parties raised concerns about why they should have been invoiced for any of those or other charges in the first […]
GKG Law's Keith Swirsky was invited to serve as a panelist for the Aviation International News (AIN) webinar "Separating Fact from Fiction," which took place on October 6. Keith and his co-presenters, Mesinger Jet Sales CEO/President Jay Mesinger and Solairus Aviation Chairman/CEO Dan Drohan, shared candid insights and opinions on the real state of the business aviation market, what to […]
GKG Law's Oliver Krischik led the Lorman webinar "How to Ensure Compliance With GDPR When Drafting Vendor Agreements" on October 6. Webinar attendees learned how to draft agreements with vendors and customers in a manner that is compliant with the GDPR, how to recognize when a vendor agreement needs to address GDPR compliance, and the GDPR requirements for […]
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD RISING TO FULL STRENGTH JUST AS BEGEMAN'S TERM CLOSES AND THE POLITICAL SEAS (POTENTIALLY) CHANGE. The United States Surface Transportation Board (STB) is on the verge of a significant transition. Coming changes are in the Board’s composition and the possible effects on its regulatory process. Rail transportation professionals should consider ways in […]
GKG Law's Oliver Krischik was invited to serve as a featured panelist for an American Muslim Bar Association (AMBA) webinar that took place on September 30 at 8:30 pm ET. Oliver, a member of the AMBA’s Legal Resource Network, spoke about various aspects of U.S. sanctions law.