Daniel H Erskine Small Business Lawyer (International & Domestic)

Links to the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts. Jared Correia talked with Attorney Erskine about data security and what law firms need to know with respect to managing sensitive information in the law firm. www.erskine-law.com

Make sure to check official governmental sites for the latest updated information on the COVID-19 outbreak. Official government notice links about COVID-19 in New York, Connecticut, and federal. CDC ; Westchester County ; State of Connecticut ; State of New York ; and City of New Haven . www.erskine-law.com

When exporting items US businesses use either a Schedule B Number or US Harmonized Tariff Code. Your business may search the US Census Department's site for a Schedule B Number. That site has a browse feature to view or download the entire Schedule B book for multiple years or you may use the online Schedule B Search Engine to determine the appropriate Schedule B Number classifying your export item. Similarly, businesses may use the online search tool to determine the US Harmonized Tariff Code . This tool is maintained by the US International Trade Commission. Your business may also download all or sections of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule . Your business may check the Notice to Exporters explaining which US Harmonized Tariff Codes are not acceptable in place of Schedule B Numbers. Daniel H. Erskine, an international attorney, practices in New York and Connecticut focusing on international law, civil litigation, appeals, and business transactions.   www.erskine-law.com A

As a U.S. business who targets EU or Swiss nationals with your products or services, you might consider joining the EU-U.S. and the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Frameworks ( an overview PDF contains key information about the Privacy Shield scheme ). Both Frameworks require a self certification . The U.S. government provides a “How to” join the Privacy Shield consisting of two parts: part one deals with eligibility together with constructing a compliant privacy policy (with additional links describe the necessary contents of your company’s privacy policy); and part two covers identification of an Independent Resource Mechanism , required fee payments, placement of an active verification mechanism , designating a contact individual or officer for your business, reviewing your application (paying attention to the items required to self-certify ), and submission of your application (check out the PDF guide to online submission ). The site also has FAQs about the Privacy Shield Framework