GKG Law Associate Oliver Krischik was quoted by Radio Free Asia on May 29, in a piece discussing moves to intensify pressure on Chinese banks to violate sanctions against North Korea. Oliver noted that the United States Department of Justice's recent indictment describes a broad network of sanctions evaders that used Chinese financial institutions, among others, to launder North […]
GKG Law Principal Richard Bar was invited to serve as a panelist for the Association TRENDS Managing Your Association Through COVID-19 virtual two-day town hall event. Rich's panel, "To Sign or Not to Sign: The In Person Event Dilemma," took place on May 29 at 12:05 pm ET. Rich and his co-panelists discussed many of the decisions associations currently face with in-person […]
On Thursday, May 28 at 1 pm EDT, GKG Law hosted the webinar Ready to Buy & Fly? Best Practices & Teaming Strategies for a Successful Aircraft Acquisition with guest presenter Essex Aviation President and CEO Lee Rohde. During this one-hour event, attendees learned best practices to be undertaken by an aircraft purchaser in preparation for and during the process […]
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted business operations on a world-wide scale. As a result, many businesses have looked to government loans and aid to help offset their losses. It is important to remember, however, that business insurance policies also may cover some of your company’s losses depending on the language of your insurance policy […]
On April 30, 2020, the Surface Transportation Board (Board) issued a final rule in Docket No. EP 759, Demurrage Billing Requirements, which requires that a Class I carrier directly bill the shipper, rather than a warehouse, for demurrage occurring at destination. This requirement is conditioned upon there (1) being an agreement to that effect between […]
On April 30, 2020, the Surface Transportation Board (Board) issued a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (SNPRM) in Docket No. EP 759, Demurrage Billing Requirements, seeking additional public input on possible modifications to proposed rules on demurrage billing practices. Those proposed rules were originally issued in this docket on October 7, 2019 and resulted from testimony and comments submitted […]
On April 30, 2020, the Surface Transportation Board (Board or STB) culminated a process that began in the Fall of 2018 with the issuance of a final policy statement that provides shippers, receivers, and railroads with information on the principles the Board will consider when evaluating the reasonableness of demurrage and accessorial rules and charges in formal […]
Nonprofit organizations everywhere should be made aware of a little-known secret — their member lists may constitute a trade secret protectable under the Defend Trade Secrets Act. To state a claim under the DTSA, a plaintiff must allege both the (1) existence and ownership of a trade secret, and (2) misappropriation of the trade secret. […]
On April 28, 2020, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) issued its long-awaited interpretive rules on the reasonableness of carrier and marine terminal operator (MTO) policies and practices when assessing demurrage and detention. This proceeding was initiated in 2016 due to a petition filed by the Coalition for Fair Port Practices, which involved a […]
Many nonprofit associations had to cancel their annual conventions due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading them to pull out and review their hotel, venue, and third-party contracts. GKG Law attorneys look at the contract issues and suggest things to consider when it’s time to plan their next conference. One of the most daunting issues for […]