Sidewalk Sales in NYC for Counterfeit Handbags – Closed.
No more sidewalk sales for counterfeit handbags in New York, at least for these two individuals. On June 11, 2010, two New York individuals were convicted for operating a massive international manufacturing, import and wholesale counterfeit goods business, states the Department of Justice.
Each person faces a maximum of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for conspiracy to traffic in counterfeit goods, 10 years in prison and a $2 million fine for each of two counts of trafficking in counterfeit handbags, wallets, purses and carry-on bags, and five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each of two counts of illegally smuggling counterfeit goods into the U.S
So next time you stop to search for a good fake Fendi, just remember it’s a hefty fine for those sellers who get caught.
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Firm Receives One of the Largest Fine in U.S. Export Violation History
American Shipper Magazine reports that Balli Aviation Ltd. was sentenced to five years probation and is to pay $2 million for exporting B747 planes to Iran. Balli Aviation plead guilty to issuing three planes to be shipped to Iran without properly obtaining an export license from BIS or receiving authorization from the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. Furthermore, they continued negotations with Iran even after BIS issued a Temporary Denial Order.
The $2 million fine combined with the $15 million civil settlement is one of the largest fines a company has received in U.S. export violation history.
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Iranian To Be Sentenced For Arms Export Control Violations
According to the Associated Press, an Iranian national plead guilty for plotting to ship sensitive U.S. military technology to Iran. He faces up to 140 years in prison for conspiracy, money laundering, smuggling and arms export control violations.
According to the court documents, Amir Hossein Ardebili worked as a procurement agent for the Iranian government. Federal authorities began their investigations after Ardebili contacted a man in Philadelphia about illegal arms trafficking. Ardebili stated in the court documents that he wanted the fire arms for Iran to be able to defend itself against the U.S.
“By his own admission, Ardebili was assisting Iran in preparing for war with the United States,” prosecutor David Hall wrote in a sentencing memorandum.
Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 14.
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Japanese Police Arrest Two People For Export Violation
On Tuesday, Japanese police arrested two people for the export of cosmetics, clothes and food into North Korea. This is a trade ban violation between Japan and North Korea, states the Strait Times, a Singapore publication.
Last year, Noriko Nakanishi, 62, an export executive, and her colleague Masaki Ikeyama, 73 shipped cosmetics via China into North Korea, and in August shipped clothing and food.
Since 2006, Japan has enforced the United Nations ruling of the ban of luxury goods, and in June, Japan declared a total trade ban to North Korea.
No information was given as to the next steps for the violators.
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Samsung and Sharp Battle Over Infringed Patent
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has recommended that the liquid crystal in television monitor and computer screens be banned in the U.S. from maker, Samsung. The ITC ruled that Samsung infringed a patent against Sharp, says the Finanical Times.
Samsung said it plans to ask an appeal court to put the decision on hold.
“We have already developed various ways round [the Sharp patents] so there will be no problems in our business,” it said.
Sharp hopes to strengthens its hold on the U.S. market in LCD displays as Samsung holds almost 20 percent of the market compared to Sharp’s 5 percent.
The ban is unlikely to take effect until after the new year. President Obama has 60 days to reverse the decision if he finds it against the public’s best interest.
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China Builds Case Against U.S. Automakers
The Associated Press reports that China plans to investigate three U.S. automakers: GM, Chrysler and Ford on anti-dumping. Chinese officials believe many cars were imported below market value because of recent bail-out funds many received by the U.S. government. Steps could lead to higher tariffs for the automakers.
According to Steve Collins, president of industry trade group the American Automotive Policy Council, the U.S. only exports around 9,000 automobiles annually, so the increased tariff many not effect the auto industry too dramatically. GM manufactures and sells the majority of its cars sold within Chinese borders; therefore, the higher tariffs would not effect costs.
All three automakers could not comment as the documents are still being translated.
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Proposal to Save the Polar Bears
According to the Associated Press, the United States Interior Department filed a proposal, the week of the 12th, to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES) requesting an international ban on the commerical sale polar bear fur and other parts.
Global warming has weaken the Arctic, making it difficult for Polar bears to find food. The Interior Department seeks a higher level of protection against the endangered species, in hopes, it will reduce the number of trophy killings.
“Picking off animals in the most important population one by one is dangerous. It’s time to end the hunt and trade there,” said Andrew Wetzler, director for wildlife conservation at the Natural Resources Defense Council.
The U.S. has already proposed a pretty lengthy list this year to CITIES. It has requested the ban of six species of sharks, 30 species of coral and Monaco is backing the ban of the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Decisions are to be made beginning next year.
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Trade Ban Lists Released In March 2010
Tuna, colorful corals and sharks fins used for commercial use have been proposed for international trade restrictions overseen by the United Nations (UN). African elephants, several plants from Madagascar, the skins of certain snakes and crocodiles, and a range of waxes and oils were also suggested for the regulation which aims to encourage conservation.
“We check that the trade is sustainable, is legal and is traceable,” states Juan-Carlos Vasquez, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
CITIES registration gives protection to endangered species carrying high economic or commercial value. In March, the full listing of species proposed for CITES consideration will be posted on http://www.cites.org/.
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*all information on this blog post was sourced by Reuters.
Russia Agrees with Sanctions for Iran If No Follow Through
Russian President, Dmitry Medvedev told Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton that he agreed that if Iran does not follow his agreement with the U.N. sanctions should be placed on its global trade.
Dmitry Medvedev was “quite clear that while pleased with the Geneva results he expects Iran to implement them and if they don’t there should be sanctions,” the senior official told reporters after talks between Medvedev and the U.S. secretary of state in Moscow.
On Oct. 1, in Geneva, Iran agreed with the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and Germany to allow U.N. atomic agency inspectors into a newly revealed nuclear site. Many believe that Iran is developing nuclear weapons, although Iran denies it.
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Elephant Poachers on the Rise
According to the Associated Press, Kenyan and Ethopean officials seized 2,600 lbs (1,200 Kilograms) of ivory from around 100 illegally killed elephants at the captiols’ airport. Both shipments were unaccompanied in route to Bangkok.
In 1989, the was an international ban on ivory because of the severe drop in elephant population. But, recently the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES) have authorized the sale of a stockpile of ivory found in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Iain Douglas-Hamilton, who heads the conservation group Save the Elephants, said the airport seizures were a “tremendous coup” for the Kenya Wildlife Service. “If this proves to be native Kenyan ivory rather than ivory in transit, it’s a serious confirmation of poaching on the rise in Kenya,” he said.
The ban and recent authorized sale have slowed poaching dramatically, but in recent years it has begun to creep up, from 47 elephants killed in 2007 to 98 in 2008. So far this year, 125 already have been killed.
But authorities have realized an elephant’s role in boosting tourism — one of Kenya’s top earners; therefore, they cracked down on the poachers. Police have launched an investigation and wildlife officials said they will continue to patrol the airport.
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