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LexSage is a Canadian boutique law firm specializing in international trade and sales tax law. Operating from Toronto, it provides legal counsel on matters such as customs law, anti-dumping and countervailing duties, export controls, economic sanctions, trade restrictions, and various sales taxes including GST and HST. The firm also addresses issues related to free trade agreements, government procurement challenges, and international investment disputes. LexSage serves domestic and international clients, offering expertise that complements larger firms lacking in-house specialization in these areas. Its publications include blogs and articles focused on practical legal developments and regulatory compliance in trade and tax law.
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COVID-19 and the Trade Community
By Su Ross
There are a bunch of other things going on when it comes to international trade, but the most concerning topic right now is the coronavirus or COVID-19. From a purely business continuity perspective, we are receiving lots of inquiries around…
US CBP is suspending NEXUS memberships for failure to report exports of vehicles
We have recently become aware of 4 cases where individuals (mostly Canadians) have been notified that their NEXUS memberships have been cancelled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“U.S. CBP”) because they failed to declare the export of a vehicle…
New Revisions to the CCPA
By Su Ross
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) took effect on January 1, 2020. In October 2019, the California Attorney General (“CA AG”) published proposed regulations. In the lead up to January 1, 2020, the CA AG repeatedly made the point that…
E-Commerce and Counterfeit Goods
By Su Ross
On January 31, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13904 (“EO”) entitled “Ensuring Safe & Lawful E-Commerce for US Consumers, Businesses, Government Supply Chains, and Intellectual Property Rights.” It begins by stating that e-commerce is “being exploited by traffickers to…
That Was the Month That Was!
By Su Ross
Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in February 2020
In the early 1960’s, there was a televisions show called “That Was the Week That Was!” While it was intended as a satire, the events of the last month or…
Department of Homeland Security Suspends New York Residents From Enrolling in Global Entry and Other Trusted Traveler Programs
By Su Ross
Written with Benjamin Lau – Published February 5, 2020
New York residents may no longer be able to enroll (or re-enroll) in Global Entry and other Trusted Traveler Programs, according to recent action by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”).…
China – U.S. Phase 1 Deal: Is It Enough?
By Su Ross
Originally published in January 2020
China and the U.S. signed the so-called Phase 1 deal on January 15, 2020. Much has been said in the general press and elsewhere about this deal. What does it really accomplish for international traders?…
China – U.S. Phase 1 Deal – Means What?
By Su Ross
Originally published in the Journal of Commerce in January 2020
As has been widely publicized, China and the U.S. signed the so-called Phase 1 deal on January 15, 2020. The agreement runs 90+ pages, the text of which can be…
Happy Holidays/Busy Week
By Su Ross
Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in December 2019
While there are those who think the only thing going on in Washington, D.C. these days is the impeachment hearings, activities this week belie that conclusion. In the recent flurry,…