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Baron & Budd Obtains $2.5 Million Settlement from ADCO Industries for Evading Customs Duties

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Although these are commonly referred to as the “Trump tariffs,” the Biden Administration generally has kept these increased tariffs and duties in place.

Key Points: 
  • Although these are commonly referred to as the “Trump tariffs,” the Biden Administration generally has kept these increased tariffs and duties in place.
  • The Qui Tam attorneys at Baron & Budd are actively working with the U.S. Department of Justice on customs fraud cases.
  • Potential whistleblowers with knowledge of customs fraud might be company insiders working in logistics, bookkeeping, and accounts receivable, or customs import brokers.
  • This is often a tell-tale sign that a company is fraudulently reducing its customs duties owed to the government.

Baron & Budd Investigates Potential Customs Fraud Cases

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Customs fraud is now on the rise, as some companies are using illegal methods to avoid paying what they owe.

Key Points: 
  • Customs fraud is now on the rise, as some companies are using illegal methods to avoid paying what they owe.
  • With millions of containers entering the country every day, it is impossible for U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) to stop every instance of fraud.
  • If you are aware of customs violations or schemes related to customs fraud, please contact the whistleblower attorneys at Baron & Budd.
  • As a law firm that takes pride in remaining at the forefront of litigation, Baron & Budd has spearheaded many significant cases for hundreds of entities and thousands of individuals.

2021 Organic Industry Survey Shows Steady Growth, Stabilizing Purchasing Patterns

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Washington, DC, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following an unprecedented year marked by pantry loading and supply shortages, the Organic Trade Associations (OTA) latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, June 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following an unprecedented year marked by pantry loading and supply shortages, the Organic Trade Associations (OTA) latest Organic Industry Survey shows consumers returned to more stable, buy-as-you-need shopping patterns in 2021.
  • Between 2020 and 2021, organic sales surpassed $63 billion, with $1.4 billion (2 percent) total growth over the year.
  • Although organic dairy and eggs sales remained relatively flat through 2021, the category still outperformed 2019 sales by nearly 11 percent.
  • Packaged and prepared organic foods experienced an overall decline of around 5 percent in 2021, representing a shift away from pantry loading and toward more measured purchasing patterns.

Heliene Applauds Landmark CUSMA Panel’s Finding that U.S. Tariffs on Solar Products from Canada Are Unlawful

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Heliene, a Customer-First provider of North American made solar modules in Ontario, Minnesota, and Florida, applauds this decision.

Key Points: 
  • Heliene, a Customer-First provider of North American made solar modules in Ontario, Minnesota, and Florida, applauds this decision.
  • I am grateful to the Government of Canada for its work in this landmark case to uphold CUSMA rules and unleash even more solar sector investment and manufacturing in North America, said Martin Pochtaruk, President of Heliene.
  • Canadian Minister of International Trade Mary Ng stated: It has been made clear today in the CUSMA dispute settlement panels report that tariffs on Canadian solar products are in violation of CUSMA.
  • Canada will also ensure that our solar industry, as well as all Canadian industries and workers, can fully benefit from CUSMA.

Blue Diamond Growers Applauds Biden's Nominee for USTR Chief Agriculture Negotiator

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Diamond Growers, the world's leading almond marketer and processor, applauds the nomination of Elaine Trevino for United States Trade Representative Chief Agriculture Negotiator.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Blue Diamond Growers, the world's leading almond marketer and processor, applauds the nomination of Elaine Trevino for United States Trade Representative Chief Agriculture Negotiator.
  • "Elaine's focused leadership provided remarkable support and recognition for California almond growers throughout her tenure at the Almond Alliance.
  • Mark Jansen, CEO
    Blue Diamond Growers, a grower-owned cooperative representing over 3,000 of California's almond growers, is the world's leading almond marketer and processor.
  • To learn more about Blue Diamond Growers, visit www.bluediamond.com and follow the company on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .