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DOJ’s Bosch Declination Offers a Practical Export Controls Compliance and Voluntary Disclosure Roadmap

By Faith Dibble & Thad McBride on September 1, 2026
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In our latest article for The National Law Journal, we examine the U.S. Department of Justice’s recent Bosch declination and what it reveals about DOJ’s approach to export controls enforcement, compliance program effectiveness, and voluntary self-disclosure decisions.

We explain how the Bosch matter provides valuable insight into the factors DOJ considers when determining whether to pursue enforcement action for export controls violations. For compliance officers, in-house counsel, and corporate compliance teams, the declination serves as a practical roadmap for evaluating disclosure obligations, strengthening internal controls, and mitigating enforcement risk.

As government scrutiny of export controls and sanctions compliance continues to increase, companies should take a fresh look at their compliance frameworks, employee training, reporting mechanisms, and investigation procedures to ensure potential issues are identified and addressed early.

Read our full article, “Bosch Declination Gives Export Compliance Officers New Disclosure Playbook,” published in The National Law Journal on August 28.

Photo of Faith Dibble Faith Dibble

Faith Dibble counsels clients as they navigate the complex regulations associated with a global marketplace. She advises clients on international trade and complex cross-border transactions, investigations, and regulatory and compliance matters relating to U.S. national security.

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Photo of Thad McBride Thad McBride

Thad McBride advises public and private companies on the legal considerations essential to successful business operations in a global marketplace. He focuses his practice on counseling clients on compliance with U.S. export regulations (ITAR and EAR), economic sanctions and embargoes, import controls (CBP)…

Thad McBride advises public and private companies on the legal considerations essential to successful business operations in a global marketplace. He focuses his practice on counseling clients on compliance with U.S. export regulations (ITAR and EAR), economic sanctions and embargoes, import controls (CBP), and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). He also advises clients on anti-boycott controls, and assists companies with matters involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Thad supports international companies across a range of industries, including aviation, automotive, defense, energy, financial services, manufacturing, medical devices, oilfield services, professional services, research and development, retail, and technology. Beyond advising on day-to-day compliance matters, Thad regularly assists clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), and the Securities & Exchange Commission.

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