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Export Control
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Focus on Regulation
Ukraine and Russia Sanctions Developments
By Jeanne Archibald, Anthony Capobianco, Lourdes Catrain, Alexei Dudko, Aleksandar Dukic, Ajay Kuntamukkala, Robert Kyle, Louise Lamb, Beth Peters, Stephen Propst, T. Weymouth, Catherine Robert, H.P. Goldfield, Haley Boyette, Falk Schoening
In response to the continuing crisis in Ukraine, the United States on 28 April 2014 has imposed new broad sanctions and export control restrictions, affecting both U.S. and non-U.S. companies.…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
New Ukraine-related Sanctions Curb Exports to Russia and Occupied Crimea
By Leigh T. Hansson, Michael Lowell, Michael Grant, Bethany Brown
On April 28, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new licensing policy restricting exports of “dual use” items that could contribute to Russia’s military capabilities. Effective immediately, the Commerce…
China Law Blog
Selling Your Software to China: Check Legality FIRST
By Dan Harris
A technology company contacted one of our China lawyers months after having started selling its software into China. This company came to us seeking help in deciding whether to continue…
Subject to Inquiry
Violations of the ITAR, EAR or OFAC Regulations: Mistake or Willful Act?
The laws regarding what can be exported from the U.S. and where those exports can go are complex. Not surprisingly, these laws are violated on occasion. When violations occur, the…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
Ridiculous and Complicated: Proposed Changes to Support Documents for EAR Licenses
By Leigh T. Hansson, Carlos Valdivia
On April 9th, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) proposed a rule that would remove certain documentation requirements in connection with Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) license applications. Export nerds…
Focus on Regulation
Sanctions and Export Control Alert
By Beth Peters, Aleksandar Dukic
The Department of Commerce’s move was announced on 25 March 2014 on the website of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which administers the export licensing process for items…
Global Trade Law Blog
Spacing Out: BIS Issues Report on Export Controls and the Space Industrial Base
In February 2014, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a report (“Report”) detailing the impact of export controls on the U.S. space industry. Titled…
Global Trade Law Blog
Tech Company Shares Tech, Makes Self-Disclosure, Pays Penalty
On February 19, 2014, the U.S. Commerce Department announced that it had reached an agreement with Santa Clara-based Intevac, Inc. to settle allegations that Intevac violated U.S. export regulations governing…
International Law Prof Blog
Panel Finds China’s Export Restrictions on Rare Earths Violate WTO
Yesterday, a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute resolution panel issued its report in China - Measures Related to the Exportation of Rare Earths, Tungsten and Molybdenum (WT/DS431/R, WT/DS432/R and WT/DS433/R). …
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
Benefits for Business Travelers in the New Iran Personal Communications General License
By Leigh T. Hansson, Michael Lowell
U.S. persons traveling to Iran for business can now take heart, because they, as well as most laptops and smart phones, may do so without the need for a license.…