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Articles From Jessica T. DePinto

“Made In” legislation: A brief overview of origin-marking regulations in the EU and in the U.S. By Avv. Stefano M. Viola & Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, November 2007 Generally, origin marking rules require that every imported good having a foreign origin must be marked with the name of the country of origin.
Is it the dawning of the age of enforced compliance? U.S. Customs and Border Protection Quick Response Audits (QRAs) By Jessica T. DePinto Corporate Law Departments, March 2007 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) administers the Tariff Act of 1930, the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, and the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act and Customs Modernization Act (1993).
The global textile and clothing industry after the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing: It’s the end of the (quota) world as we know it By Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, May 2005 January 1, 2005 marked the end of import quotas on textile and wearing apparel products made in World Trade Organization ("WTO") member countries.
Chair’s column By Jessica T. Depinto International and Immigration Law, June 2004 As my term concludes, I reflect on the past year with pride on the programs that we initiated and offered to members of the International and Immigration Law Section as well as to other section members with whom we partnered.
Chair’s column By Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, January 2004 As discussed in the September edition of The Globe, our section reaches out to area law schools with presentations focusing on career development tips and practice opportunities in international law.
Chair’s column By Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, September 2003 This year President Lavin has asked the section councils to focus on mentoring their members and prospective members, providing quality educational programs and encouraging new members to join and participate in their sections.
Calling all importers: U.S. Customs’ cargo security initiatives By Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, September 2002 The events of September 11 and continued threats against American interests at home and abroad have prompted the United States Customs Service to seek the cooperation of the commercial trade community in launching its fight against terrorism.
Normal trade relations with Vietnam: opportunities for U.S. importers and exporters By Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, November 2001 On June 8, 2001 President Bush issued the proclamation to extend nondiscriminatory tariff treatment to the products of Vietnam.
The current U.S. trade embargo against Cuba: what you don’t know could hurt you By Jessica T. DePinto International and Immigration Law, January 2001 Illinois Governor Ryan's trade mission to Cuba and recent discussions regarding the loosening of restrictions on travel and agricultural sales to Cuba does not mean that U.S. companies should head off to Havana armed with their contracts and products just yet.

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