The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), published a final rule on February 23, 2024, amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by revising license requirements for certain cameras, systems, and related components to eliminate license requirements
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BIS/OFAC Announce New Sanctions and Entity List Designations on Two-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Feb. 23, 2024–Today, following the death of opposition politician and anti-corruption activist Aleksey Navalny, and after two years of Russia’s unprovoked and unlawful full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed additional export restrictions…
Chambers and Partners Ranks Crowell’s International Trade/WTO Europe-wide Practice in 2024 Guide
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade practice is ranked in Chambers and Partners, Global Europe-wide International Trade/WTO rankings, Band 4. Chambers recognizes Crowell’s “notable practice advising clients on EU and US customs and trade members” and highlights our wide-ranging services.
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Luxury automobiles from China detained by CBP over forced labor violations
“Several thousands” of vehicles from German luxury brands including Porsche, Bentley, and Audi have been detained at U.S. ports following the discovery of a Chinese subcomponent violating U.S. anti-forced labor laws. The parent company, Volkswagen Group, had sourced a key…
4th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting: Enhancing Digital Trade and Growth in Southeast Asia
C&M International’s Asia-based digital policy team joined an industry delegation last week at a key gathering to discuss Southeast Asia’s future digital economy. Singapore hosted the 4thASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) from 30 January to 02 February, 2024 under the…
DoD is Making its List, and Checking it Twice: DoD Updates 1260H Chinese Military Companies List
What You Need to Know
- Key takeaway #1: Contractors should continue monitoring DoD’s annual updates to the 1260H list.
- Key takeaway #2: Contractors should also be aware of any 1260H-listed entities in their supply chains and implement supply chain screening procedures to
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Tax Treaty with Chile Enters into Force
On December 19, 2023, the bilateral income tax treaty between the United States and Chile (formally, the Convention between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Chile for the Avoidance of Double…
Venezuelan Sanctions: Relaxations in Jeopardy
Earlier this week, the U.S. government partially re-implemented certain recently relaxed sanctions against Venezuela. According to a statement released by the United States Department of State on January 30th, the absence of meaningful progress in allowing candidates of the opposition…
Crowell Partner Evan Chuck Named an LA Business Journal Minority Leader of Influence
We are pleased to announce that our partner Evan Chuck is named in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys 2024” list. Evan and the other professionals were nominated and “chosen based on a demonstration of impact…
New Reports Document Best Practices for Avoiding Uyghur Forced Labor in RE Supply Chains
Jan. 25, 2024—The United Kingdom (“UK”)-based Anti-Slavery International, in combination with the Investor Alliance for Human Rights and the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice at Sheffield Hallam University, has published a series of reports addressing the issue of forced…