Employment Law Now V-92 – Analyzing Congress’ Proposed “Pro Act” and Its Implication on Labor Law
On September 30, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) imposed a civil penalty of $151,875 against a U.S.-based technology company to resolve 45 alleged violations of the antiboycott...more
As the interplay between export controls, trade sanctions, and anticorruption enforcement continues to intensify, multinational companies must remain vigilant in ensuring that their compliance programs address the many...more
On June 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced the resolution of an administrative enforcement action brought against Airbus DS Government Solutions (“Airbus DSGS”)—a...more
This alert has been updated to address the May 2024 announcement by Turkey of its suspension of exports and imports with Israel and the impact for United States antiboycott compliance. ...more
On May 15, 2024, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued an antiboycott compliance advisory regarding the Turkish government’s announcement that it will suspend all imports and exports to and...more
The first quarter of 2024 saw numerous developments on the export control front. This report summarizes the key developments and provides links to the relevant Federal Register notices and/or agency announcements....more
On 28 March, the U.S. Commerce Department, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a list of entities that have been identified as having made a boycott-related request in order to help U.S. companies, including...more
In September 2020, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and the U.S. signed the Abraham Accords, establishing diplomatic and commercial relations between the UAE and Israel. In August 2020, the UAE issued Federal Decree-Law No. 4...more
On June 7, 2021, US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) amended its Antiboycott provisions in Part 760 of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) easing reporting requirements and business...more
Trade associations serve many valuable purposes for employees and businesses alike. They serve as forums for professionals within a particular industry, subject to applicable legal parameters, to share knowledge and best...more
United States anti-boycott laws are an often overlooked part of export compliance. Our practice has seen the frequency of suspicious requests rise. In response, we wanted to take the time to remind our readers of the basics...more
Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 4 (February 20, 2020) - The United States continues to try to sideline China’s Huawei Technologies Co. from future telecommunications networks, even as some traditional allies defy...more
Companies doing business in the Middle East take note: The Treasury Department recently published its quarterly list of countries that currently require participation or cooperation with an international boycott, such as the...more