Electronic Check Processing Under Increased Scrutiny By U.S. Bank Regulators Because Of Increased Risk of Money Laundering

04/30/12

As banking and payment processing technology continually evolve, so too does the threat that such technology may be used for … Learn More →

IRS Commissioner Ignores Taxpayer Advocate’s Recommendations Seeking to Address Unduly Harsh Penalties Faced by Participants of the Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program

04/26/12

As we previously reported here, in August of 2011 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Taxpayer Advocate Service released Taxpayer Advocate … Learn More →

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Decision Against Taxpayer Whose Check Was Incorrectly Processed

04/24/12

On April 19, 2012, the Third Circuit in the case of United States of America v. Zarra, case no. 11-3622, … Learn More →

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Use of Nanotechnology in Cosmetic Products

04/24/12

On April 20, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA” or the “Agency”) issued a Draft Guidance for Industry … Learn More →

FDA Issues Draft Guidance on the Safety and Regulatory Status of Nanotechnology in Food

04/24/12

On April 20, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Draft Guidance addressing the use of nanotechnology by … Learn More →

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Urged To Issue Final Rule on Physician Gift and Disclosure Regulations

04/23/12

On April 4, 2012, Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Herb Kohl (D-WI), authors of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (“Sunshine … Learn More →

Fourth Circuit Creates Circuit Split in Virgin Islands Tax Case

04/17/12

On April 16, 2012, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals based in Richmond, Virginia affirmed the decision of the Tax Court denying the motion to intervene filed by the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands (“GVI”) in McHenry v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, case nos. 11-1239, 11-1366. Learn More →

FDA’s Import Trade Auxiliary Communication System (“ITACS”) Now Available

04/06/12

With an increased number of imports entering the United States, new enforcement initiatives under such programs as the Food Safety … Learn More →

Foreign Corrupt Practices and International Trade

04/04/12

Robert J. Becerra, Esq. of Fuerst Ittleman PL was one of the two presenters in the Florida Bar, International Law Section Continuing Legal Education webinar entitled, "Managing Criminal Exposure under the FCPA and Other Laws Impacting International Trade", held March 15, 2012. Learn More →

FDA Announces it Will Not Ban BPA

04/02/12

The saga surrounding BPA continues. After much ado, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will … Learn More →