James Holbein

By Gavin Andersen, Braumiller Consulting Trade Advisor Reframing a Common Problem: Reporting Structure for Trade Compliance Whether you are creating a new in-house trade compliance function or evaluating an established one, there is no getting around the perpetual question: Where should Trade Compliance report? The answer depends on the business. Operational realities, departmental needs, available…

By Jennifer Horvath, Partner at Braumiller Law Group PLLC This article examines Target Corporation v. United States, Slip Op. 23-106 (Ct Int’l Trade July 20, 2023), a recent ruling by the Court of International Trade (CIT) and its implications on liquidation matters. The court granted the government’s request to dismiss Target’s case, which aimed to invalidate a…

This article discusses compliance “Buy America” provisions in federal procurement laws and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) implement some of those commitments in government contracts. It also outlines the application of the Trade Agreements Act to many large solicitations and how that can impact compliance of goods, services and construction. The FAR, found under…

By Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group Mexico Legal Counsel​​ A large number of companies considering relocating their business abroad have turned their eyes to Mexico, which has become an attractive place for investors to relocate their business, mainly because it is close to the United States and Canada (nearshoring), the labor costs are relatively low, the…

By James R. Holbein, Of Counsel, and Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney This article provides an overview of federal procurement laws and how the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) implement some of those commitments in government contracts. The FAR, found under 48 C.F.R. Part 25, comprises the list of rules governing procurement of products and materials by federal agencies…

For the period of APRIL 1, 2023 TO MARCH 31, 2024 Article 10.12 of Chapter 10 of USMCA provides a dispute settlement mechanism involving trade remedy determinations issued by the Government of the United States, the Government of Canada, and the Government of Mexico. Following a Request for Panel Review, a Binational Panel is composed…

A 3-part webinar series Webinar #1: Case Studies for Build America, Buy America Infrastructure Projects – Review of recent changes to government procurement and Buy America laws relating to infrastructure projects. Includes case studies covering construction materials, the cost of components for manufactured products, iron and steel products, infrastructure thresholds, and recent developments by government…

By James R. Holbein, Of Counsel, and Harold Jackson, Associate Attorney This article provides a brief analysis of the fundamental changes and clarifications to the Buy America requirements for federally-funded infrastructure projects that are currently proposed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Made in America Office in a Federal Register Notice, “Guidance for…

By Brenda Cordova, Braumiller Law Group Mexico Legal Counsel​​ A good that complies with the USMCA rules of origin may qualify for duty exemption when imported into the United States, Mexico or Canada. The document that certifies such compliance is the certification of origin. This certification includes information about the importer, exporter or producer, certifier,…

Aprill 11th, 2023, 10:30 a.m. – noon CDT(Q&A included) The webinar will cover the obligations, costs and risks associated with all the seven multimodal Incoterms and four maritime Incoterms.  We will discuss:

Commercial – Crypto & NFTs What are the biggest investment opportunities in digital – and how can clients decide on the best entry point for them? I do not participate in the cryptocurrency investment market and therefore do not counsel my clients about investment opportunities in cryptocurrencies. I have focused my digital assets practice on…