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Export Control
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Global Policy Watch
U.S. Commerce Department Revises License Review Policy for Exports of Certain Advanced Computing Commodities to China and Macau
By Peter Flanagan, Kimberly Strosnider, Peter Lichtenbaum, Eric Carlson, Stephen Rademaker, Corinne Goldstein, Eric Sandberg-Zakian, Stephen Bartenstein, Joshua Williams, Seth Atkisson, Blake Hulnick, Lisa Ann Johnson, Jack Haynie
On January 13, 2026, the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final rule, titled Revision to License Review Policy for Advanced Computing Commodities (the “BIS Rule”), that…
Cleary M&A and Corporate Governance Watch
Trade Controls, Foreign Investment and National Security: New Regimes and Continuing Changes for 2026
By Chase D. Kaniecki, Samuel H. Chang, B.J. Altvater, Ana Carolina Maloney, Alexi T. Stocker, Kerry Mullins
The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2026. Explore all topics or download the PDF. In 2026, boards of directors will continue to navigate a shifting…
Sanctions & Export Controls Update
Hungary: Export Control of Dual-Use Products
By Dr. Márton Horányi LL.M. (Hungary), Dr. Tivadar Ötvös LL.M. Ph.D. (Hungary)
What’s new in 2026? Important amendments to Hungarian Government Decree no. 13/2011 (“Decree”) on the authorization of trade in dual-use items have entered into force. Together with Regulation (EU) 2021/821,…
China Law Insight
两用物项出口管制：必须警惕的认知误区（下篇）——走出误区：案例精选与误区评析
By King & Wood
作者：孙兴 张文怡 职源 在《两用物项出口管制：必须警惕的认知误区（上篇）》和《两用物项出口管制：必须警惕的认知误区（中篇）》中，我们系统梳理了物项属性与执法层面的十大常见认知误区，并提供了相应的合规指引。本文选取实务中的代表性案例，以案释法，帮助出口企业更好理解出口管制相关法律法规，避免因触碰法律红线而付出高昂代价。 阅读更多
Sanctions & Export Controls Update
US House Passes Remote Access Security Act
By Janet K. Kim (US), Alison J. Stafford Powell (US), Bruce J. Linskens (US), Alexandre (Alex) Lamy (US)
On January 12, 2026, the US House of Representatives passed the Remote Access Security Act (H.R. 2683), which would amend the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (“ECRA”) to authorize…
International Trade Law
House Passes Remote Access Security Act to Limit Adversaries’ Remote Access to Critical Technology
By Scott Wise, Jeremy Iloulian, Dmitry Bergoltsev
On January 12, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed (369-22) the Remote Access Security Act, modernizing U.S. export controls to address foreign adversaries' remote access to controlled technologies…
International Trade Law
BIS Fines Exyte $1.5 Million for Unlicensed Transfers to China’s SMIC
By Jeremy Iloulian, Nate Young
On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) imposed a $1.5 million civil penalty on Exyte Management GmbH (“Exyte”), a Germany- headquartered engineering…
International Trade Law
China Announces New Export Controls Targeting Japan
By Scott Wise, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Zhiwei Chen, Dmitry Bergoltsev
On January 6, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) issued Announcement No. 1 [2026], imposing export controls on dual-use items destined for Japan. The measures took effect immediately, with no…
Government Contracts Legal Forum
An ITAR-ly Critical Reminder of Cybersecurity Requirements: DOJ Settles with Swiss Automation, Inc.
By Kate Growley, Nkechi Kanu, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Scott Wise, Jessica Chao, Jacob Harrison, Jasmine Masri
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Swiss Automation Inc., an Illinois-based precision machining company, agreed to pay $421,234 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act…
Global Trade & Sanctions Law
New EU and UK Export Controls on Emerging Technologies
By Steven Farmer, Iris Karaman, Julia Kotamäki-Thakker, Samson Verebes
The EU has adopted new export controls on a range of emerging technologies (including quantum technologies, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, advanced computing, advanced materials and coatings for high temperature applications, additive…