Julia Banegas, special counsel in the Maritime Practice Group in the Washington, DC office, presented on the Los Angeles Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Association's (LACBFFA) "From Regulation to Reality: Mastering FMC Compliance and Agency Agreements" webinar on May 26, 2026. Julia discussed the latest developments in Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations and their implications in practice. She explained how agency agreements are evolving, highlighted common pitfalls, and shared strategies for structuring relationships that align with regulatory expectations and support operational efficiency.