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Florida Brokers Seek Change to Foreign-Flagged Law
Written by Reagan Haynes The Florida Yacht Brokers Association hired a law firm to help change a more than century-old federal law that the group says is costing them billions in lost sales. “We have a law on the books that says any yacht coming from a foreign port has to pay 1.5 percent customs duties” […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff’s Jennifer Diaz Named Winner of Axa Advisors ‘Global Businesswomen of the Year’ Award From Coral Gables Chamber Of Commerce
MIAMI – March 26, 2015 – Jennifer Diaz, a Shareholder and the Chair of the Customs & International Trade Practice of national law firm Becker & Poliakoff, has been named a winner of the AXA Advisors Businesswomen of the Year Awards from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce. Diaz and the other finalists and winners were honored this month […]
Read MoreNew US Customs program addresses C-TPAT criticism
Mark Szakonyi, Senior Editor Journal of Commerce | Jul 08, 2014 4:17PM EDT WASHINGTON — Think of it as C-TPAT on steroids. A new program by U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s integrates its two largest trusted trader programs — Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism and Importer Self Assessment — and includes additional perks meant to offer tangible benefits in […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff’s Jen Diaz Honored at International Women’s Day
MIAMI, March 11, 2014 — Florida Lieutenant Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera, Port Miami Director Bill Johnson and hundreds of other Miami-area executives and professionals attended the 2014 International Women’s Day event honoring “extraordinary women who have made significant contributions to their community” sponsored by the World Trade Center Miami. Attorney Jennifer Diaz, Chair of Becker & Poliakoff’s Customs […]
Read MoreFlorida Bar Grants Board Certification in International Law to Attorney Jennifer Diaz
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, June 8, 2012 – Becker & Poliakoff today announced that the Florida Bar has awarded Board Certification in International Law to Jennifer Diaz, the leader of the Firm’s Customs & International Trade Law Group. Board certification is the Florida Bar’s highest level of recognition of an attorney’s competence and experience. Only attorneys who have […]
Read MoreBecker & Poliakoff Attorney Jennifer Diaz Recognized as Owit 2011 Member of the Year
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, March 28, 2012 – Becker & Poliakoff today announced that The Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), with more 2,000 members in 26 affiliate chapters worldwide, has recognized attorney Jennifer Diaz as its 2011 Member of the Year. The Award is presented for outstanding contributions to the organization and strong commitment to advancing women […]
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