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We've Launched Our Build A Better Business Series!

clarkespositolaw

Aug 23, 2022

We've Launched Our Build A Better Business Series!

We're proud to announce that we have launched our Build A Better Business Series where we share soft skills to help you and your...

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Penalties are Higher than You Think

clarkespositolaw

Aug 21, 2022

IMPORTS

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Penalties are Higher than You Think

There are a variety of ways that you may be subject to penalties from U.S. Customs and Border Protection as an importer. Often times...

Communicating with Retained and Potential Clients in a Fast-Paced Legal Environment

clarkespositolaw

Aug 16, 2022

FIRM MUSING'S

Communicating with Retained and Potential Clients in a Fast-Paced Legal Environment

We are dedicated to developing and maintaining the highest quality of client experience from the moment of consultation to the end of a...

Risk and Compliance for Importers and Exporters - Deanna on RIMScast

clarkespositolaw

Aug 15, 2022

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Risk and Compliance for Importers and Exporters - Deanna on RIMScast

Deanna recently made an appearance on the Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) podcast, RIMScast. Justin Smulison and Deanna...

Think You Only Have One Audit Or Investigation Problem? Think Again

clarkespositolaw

Aug 9, 2022

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Think You Only Have One Audit Or Investigation Problem? Think Again

When dealing with an audit or investigation, even if self-initiated, other issues may be triggered by this process. You will be worried...

Dollar-Euro Exchange Rate Reaches Parity - Why This Matters For Importers And Exporters

clarkespositolaw

Aug 1, 2022

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Dollar-Euro Exchange Rate Reaches Parity - Why This Matters For Importers And Exporters

On Wednesday, July 13th, for the first time in two decades, the United States Dollar and the Euro had a one-to-one exchange rate and...

It's Time to File OFAC's Annual Report of Blocked Property

clarkespositolaw

Aug 1, 2022

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It's Time to File OFAC's Annual Report of Blocked Property

The Reporting, Procedures and Penalties Regulations (RPPR) requires holders of blocked property to provide the Office of Foreign Assets...

Why Should I Care About Export Compliance?

clarkespositolaw

Jul 28, 2022

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Why Should I Care About Export Compliance?

Click the play-button above to watch our video. If you regularly read our blog articles or watch our YouTube videos, you likely know that...

We've Received Our Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification!

clarkespositolaw

Jul 25, 2022

We've Received Our Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) Certification!

We're proud to announce that we have been certified by New York City as a Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE). M/WBE is a...

clarkespositolaw

Jul 5, 2022

FIRM MUSING'S

We've Launched Our New Logo!

Big news! We are excited to announce the launch of our firm’s new logo. Over the past year our firm has grown, and our brand has evolved....

How to Pay Less or Nothing At All: Your Time is Running Out to Avoid Hefty OFAC Penalties

clarkespositolaw

Jun 29, 2022

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How to Pay Less or Nothing At All: Your Time is Running Out to Avoid Hefty OFAC Penalties

You may be aware of an issue with OFAC and your shipments, or you may already be under investigation. Are you tired of wondering if...

clarkespositolaw

Jun 27, 2022

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Why Don't We Offer Free Consultations?

In this video Jacob is going to explain why we do not offer free consultations. We all know attorneys that will give free consultations....

Erasing the Anonymity of Cryptocurrency Transactions

clarkespositolaw

Jun 21, 2022

IMPORTS

Erasing the Anonymity of Cryptocurrency Transactions

In our Can You Export NFTs to Other Countries? video the firm discussed how the trading of cryptocurrencies may lead to sanctions and the...

Building Your OFAC Compliance Program Around Cryptocurrency Transactions

clarkespositolaw

Jun 15, 2022

EXPORTS

Building Your OFAC Compliance Program Around Cryptocurrency Transactions

Cover Photo: Map of Countries with Strong Interest in the Cryptocurrency Ethereum as of 2021 With the current explosion of NFTs and...

25 Reasons Why Potential New Clients Contact Our Law Firm

clarkespositolaw

Jun 8, 2022

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25 Reasons Why Potential New Clients Contact Our Law Firm

Check out this video on our firm's YouTube Channel where our Managing Attorney Deanna explains 25 reasons why potential new clients might...

Lawyer Answers Commonly Googled Questions About Lawyers

clarkespositolaw

Jun 6, 2022

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Lawyer Answers Commonly Googled Questions About Lawyers

Check out this video on our YouTube Channel where our Managing Attorney Deanna answers commonly googled questions about lawyers...

Do We Take Our Clients' Confidentiality Seriously? Yes We Do!

clarkespositolaw

May 31, 2022

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Do We Take Our Clients' Confidentiality Seriously? Yes We Do!

We'd love to brag about our superstar clients! But, we don't because we take our clients' confidentiality very seriously. Watch this...

Is Exporting a Viable Option for My Vapor Business?

clarkespositolaw

May 25, 2022

Is Exporting a Viable Option for My Vapor Business?

If there is anything worse than heavy-handed government regulation of the vapor industry and its products – perhaps it is the constant...

Who Else Is Coming After You?: OFAC, BIS, and CENSUS Sanctions Apply to Everyone

clarkespositolaw

May 24, 2022

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Who Else Is Coming After You?: OFAC, BIS, and CENSUS Sanctions Apply to Everyone

If you're going through an OFAC investigation, you should know that there may be 2 other agencies who are watching you right now. Check...

How Can You Make Your Synthetic Nicotine Product PMTA Project Manageable?

clarkespositolaw

May 18, 2022

How Can You Make Your Synthetic Nicotine Product PMTA Project Manageable?

Preparing a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) to obtain a Food and Drug Administration Marketing Order can be overwhelming,...