Ongoing Hoverboard Concerns

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Address Ongoing Litigation & Seizure of one of the hottest toys, the Hoverboard.

Hoverboards, as they are commonly known, are self-balancing two-wheeled electric scooters.  They are powered by controversial rechargeable batteries that have recently garnered attention for malfunctioning, causing devices to catch fire and destroy homes.  The lithium-ion batteries have been known to overheat, catch fire, and explode without warning.

Several airlines have begun to prohibit transportation of the boards aboard aircraft, due to safety concerns.  Amazon.com is placing safety first and offering consumers that have purchased a hoverboard from Amazon a full refund.  Hoverboards are also facing additional litigation from Mark Cuban, who potentially has a patent infringement claim against Walmart for selling the devices.

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Top Trade Attorney Jennifer Diaz Opens Diaz Trade Law, P.A.

Jennifer Diaz, Esq., former shareholder and chair of the Customs and International Trade practice group in the Miami office of law firm Becker & Poliakoff, has announced the opening of DIAZ TRADE LAW, P.A., specializing in Customs and International Trade Services. Ms. Diaz will remain Of Counsel to Becker & Poliakoff.

Ms. Diaz is Board Certified in International Law by the Florida Bar.  She received a law degree from Nova Southeastern University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami. Throughout her career, Diaz has been recognized as an outstanding leader and since 2012 has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, is AV Rated, and has received numerous awards and accolades including: “40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida” award, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Winner of  2015 AXA Advisors Global Businesswomen of the Year Award; “Outstanding Committee Outreach Award,” Young Interest Network (YIN) Co-Chair, American Bar Association; International Women’s Day Honoree, World Trade Center.

Ms. Diaz is an expert in working with the many Federal agencies that regulate trade and prides herself on being proactive and results oriented on behalf of clients. She is a sought after professional speaker and writer, known for engaging her audiences and easily explaining dense subject matter.

ABOUT DIAZ TRADE LAW, P.A.

Diaz Trade Law represents global clients of every size, from individuals and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies in import and/or export compliance and enforcement mitigation services.  The firm has expertise in assisting companies in successfully complying with the vast U. S. federal […]

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