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Export Control
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Canada-U.S. Blog
Can I export humanitarian goods from Canada to a Sanctioned Country?
During the COVID-19 global pandemic, an important humanitarian issue has arisen for individuals (friends and family), companies, and non-governmental organizations. Many Canadians and residents in Canada have asked whether they…
SmarTrade
FEMA Announces Additional Exemptions to Export Restrictions on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
On April 17, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) filed a notification of exemptions (the “Exemptions”) that identifies 10 exemptions from the temporary final rule published on April 10,…
Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
FEMA Issues New Rule Requiring Approval for Exports of Certain Personal Protective Equipment
On April 10, 2020, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a temporary final rule (TFR), pursuant to the Defense Protection Act (DPA) and related authorities[1], to require explicit approval…
Canada-U.S. Blog
Canada Updates Export Control List
On April 1, 2020, the Government of Canada published in the Canada Gazette "An Order Amending the Export Control List", SOR/2020-48 (P.C. 2020-140). This Order takes effect on May 1,…
International Compliance Blog
Expired MLA or TAA? New Guidance Clarifies that Certain Activity under an ITAR Agreement Can Continue
By Peter Jeydel, Brian Egan, Jack Hayes
In a series of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) released on March 31, 2020, the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) issued new clarifying guidance for companies with…
Global Policy Watch
Belgium replaces COVID-19 medicines export ban to non-EEA countries with system of export control
As previously reported on this blog, on 1 April 2020 Belgium adopted a complete ban on exports of certain medicines and raw materials to non-EEA countries to avoid shortages during…
Inside EU Life Sciences
Belgium replaces COVID-19 medicines export ban to non-EEA countries with system of export control
As previously reported on this blog, on 1 April 2020 Belgium adopted a complete ban on exports of certain medicines and raw materials to non-EEA countries to avoid shortages during…
Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
COVID-19 – Four Key International Trade Compliance Considerations
Even as companies make rapid changes to respond to business challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, executives and compliance team leaders must protect their company and employees by continuing to…
Trade Secrets Trends
Tech Companies, National Security, Trade Secrets, and the Increased Controls on the Export of Emerging Technologies
By John Arszulowicz, Astor Heaven
In an effort to further combat the international theft of intellectual property, the U.S. government has taken multiple steps to restrict certain companies’ ability to operate within the United States…
Government Contracts & Investigations Blog
Refresher: How to Comply With U.S. Export Controls and Anti-Discrimination Laws When Recruiting and Hiring Foreign Nationals
By Greg Berk, J. Scott Maberry, Denise Giraudo, Lisa Mays
The scenario happens all the time: Your engineering department has identified a need for more personnel who will work with export-controlled information. Management has approved the hiring, and your Human…