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BIS Reaches $151,875 Settlement with Quantum Corporation Over Violations of the EAR’s Antiboycott Provisions

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On September 30, 2024, Quantum Corporation—a U.S.-based technology company— reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) to resolve 45 separate violations of the...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Recent Federal Strike Force Prosecutions Serve as Warning to U.S. Manufacturers and Other Exporters

The recent enforcement activities of the newest federal strike force serve as a warning to U.S. manufacturers and other businesses involved in the export of products that the government is doubling down on prosecuting trade...more

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BIS Tightens Export Control Enforcement

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) just issued a significant rule change that reshapes the landscape of export control enforcement. Published on September 16, 2024, the rule amends the...more

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BIS Reaches Settlement of $5.8 Million Enforcement Action with TE Connectivity Corporation over Export of EAR99 Commodities

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On August 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Export Enforcement (“OEE”) announced the settlement of the latest administrative enforcement action involving TE Connectivity Corporation—a Pennsylvania-based...more

K&L Gates LLP

EU and UK Sanctions Briefing: The Luxury Goods Sector

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The Impact of the EU and UK Russian Sanctions Regime on the Luxury Goods Sector - As the EU and UK Russian sanctions regimes continue to evolve, export controls are now affecting industries previously not often subject to...more

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BIS Report Highlights Increased U.S. Export Controls Enforcement and Risks to Industry

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released its latest Don’t Let This Happen to You! report, summarizing recent U.S. export control civil and criminal enforcement actions....more

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BIS Issues Denial Order for Domestic Freight Forwarder Alleging Multiple Violations of Settlement Agreement Terms

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On June 14, 2024, U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew Axelrod, officially issued an order activating the suspended portion of a civil penalty that was imposed on U.S-based freight...more

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Life Sciences Company Escapes Criminal Charges for Employee’s Illegal Export Scheme

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Sigma-Aldrich, Inc., d/b/a MilliporeSigma (“MilliporeSigma”), a U.S. life sciences company based in Massachusetts, escaped criminal charges for export control violations, despite a former sales person’s scheme to illegally...more

Jenner & Block

[Ongoing Program] CLE Relay – Session 5 – Global Enforcement Trends and Emerging Risks in Sanctions, Export Control, and Supply...

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This CLE will demystify the political and economic responses of the US, UK, EU, and their allies to the key geopolitical conflicts that continue to spark around the world in 2024—from Russia to China, semiconductors to...more

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DOJ, Commerce and Treasury Issue JCN on Foreign Person Liability for Sanctions and Export Controls Violations

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As DOJ, OFAC and BIS ramp up sanctions and export controls enforcement, they have continued to provide important compliance guidance.  You have to give the enforcement agencies credit — on the one hand, they regularly warn of...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Wiley's 10 Key Trade Developments: Evolution of Export Controls

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Along with engaging in closer cooperation with partner countries, the U.S. is prioritizing its own national security interests as well, moving first in many respects....more

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Wiley’s Top 10 Trade Developments: Heightened Sanctions and Export Control Enforcement

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This week’s video comes from partner Lori Scheetz, who discusses heightened U.S. enforcement of sanctions and export control laws, including how the government is prioritizing the prosecution of evasion efforts and other...more

K2 Integrity

2023 in Review: An Eventful Year in Sanctions and Enforcement

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The sanctions world experienced another action-packed year in 2023. Sanctions against Russia dominated the year in terms of the number of designations and new restrictions, and the attacks perpetrated by Hamas in Israel on 7...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 18th Annual Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - April 29th - 30th, Washington, DC

For over eighteen years the “who’s who” in the global sanctions’ community has attended 18th Annual Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance– which is widely regarded as the premier conference for...more

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A Recap of Significant Export Control Enforcement Efforts from 2023

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As global political tensions continued to escalate on multiple fronts, the 2023 calendar year saw a noticeable increase in the number of enforcement actions initiated by the U.S. government against entities and individuals...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Webinar] Virtual Proficiency Series on Economic Sanctions - February 6th - 29th, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST

ACI’s highly anticipated Proficiency Series on Economic Sanctions provides true immersion into Economic Sanctions with the objective of becoming proficient in 4 weeks. Advance your career and professional development by...more

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U.S. Government Charges Parties with Violating U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Laws

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As we have repeatedly noted in the context of other blog posts and webinars in which various representatives of The Volkov Law Group have participated, the violation of existing U.S. sanctions and export control regulations...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – October 2023 Update

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October saw two major enforcement actions involving Russia. First, three individuals were indicted for facilitating the export of controlled U.S.-origin electronics to Russia. Second, the president of a U.S. steel trading...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Insights from OFAC Enforcement Actions So Far

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Each year, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) initiates several enforcement actions targeting companies, financial institutions, and individuals in the United States and abroad. These enforcement actions can present...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] New York Forum on Economic Sanctions - December 13th - 14th, New York, NY

Back by popular demand, ACI’s acclaimed 13th Annual New York Forum on Economic Sanctions returns to NYC this December. Regarded as the must attend conference for legal and compliance professionals working for financial...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 5th Conference on U.S.-China Trade Controls - October 12th - 13th, Washington, DC

As the only comprehensive, practical event of its kind in the Unites States, ACI is hosting the highly anticipated 5th Annual U.S.-China Trade Controls Conference, scheduled for October 12–13 in Washington, DC. Considering...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

OFAC Enforcement Action Emphasizes the Importance of Whistleblower Programs

On August 16, 2023, OFAC announced a $660,594 settlement with Construction Specialties Inc. (CS) for alleged violations of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR). OFAC found that CS’s wholly controlled...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – July 2023 Update

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July saw two noteworthy Russia enforcement actions. A Russian national was arrested in Estonia and extradited to the United States after being charged with conspiring to procure U.S.-origin technologies and ammunition on...more

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Tri-Seal Compliance Note on Voluntary Self-Disclosure Released by Departments of Commerce, Justice, and Treasury

On July 26, the Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Justice released a Tri-Seal Compliance Note (July Note) providing guidance on voluntary self-disclosure of potential violations of U.S....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Webinar] Export Administration Regulations - September 12th - October 5th, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT

ACI’s highly anticipated Proficiency Series provides true immersion in the EAR with the objective of becoming proficient in four weeks. Join virtually from September 12 – October 5, 2023! Advance your career and...more

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