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U.S. proposes revisions to “defense service” definition and related export controls

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On July 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued a proposed rule to revise the definition of “defense service” and the scope of related controls under existing International...more

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U.S. State Department Lifts ITAR Licensing Requirements for Australia and the UK Under the AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership

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In May, the US State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published its long-awaited rule amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to implement the AUKUS Trilateral Security...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Major Export Controls Revisions and the AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership

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The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of State have been continuously easing restrictions on export-controlled trade between the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to foster technological innovation...more

Blank Rome LLP

3 Takeaways from Recent U.S. Regulatory Actions Implementing AUKUS

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As a next step in the U.S. government’s implementation of the trilateral AUKUS security pact with Australia and the United Kingdom (“UK”), the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) and the...more

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Wow AUKUS is for Real! Exports to Australia and UK Just Got Way Easier

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The US Government just placed Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) in nearly the same position as Canada for dual-use exports under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and is poised to go even further with a proposed...more

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DOJ enforcement of U.S. export controls compliance in context of anti-discrimination laws: 2024 update

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Businesses working with U.S. export-controlled technology are subject to U.S. export control laws which impose restrictions on the release of such technology to certain foreign persons—even within U.S. borders. A company that...more

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DDTC issues best practices for universities and research centers’ ITAR compliance

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On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) published guidance for universities and research centers to comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). DDTC...more

The Volkov Law Group

New BIS Rule Implementing AUKUS Effectuates Sweeping Changes to Dual Use Export Controls

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On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published an interim final rule (“IFR”) that officially codifies certain changes to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”)...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Commerce Announces New Restrictions on Firearms Exports, Ends Commercial Firearms Exports to 36 Countries and Revokes Existing...

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On April 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced in a press release that it will publish an interim final rule (IFR) in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024, updating the...more

BakerHostetler

Key Export Control Developments During the First Quarter of 2024

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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

Morgan Lewis

Existing and Proposed Federal AI Regulation in the United States

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The rapid rate at which technology is advancing poses a significant challenge to global regulatory authorities, and perhaps nowhere is this more evident than with respect to artificial intelligence (AI). While AI continues to...more

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U.S. Increases Export Restrictions Against Nicaragua

The U.S. Department of Commerce amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), effective March 15, 2024, to move Nicaragua from Country Group B to Country Group D, and added it to the list of countries subject to the...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Trade Violations Under the False Claims Act

On February 7, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that settlements and judgements under the False Claims Act (FCA) exceeded $2 billion for the 2022 fiscal year. The 2022 fiscal year also had the second-highest...more

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BIS Publishes New FAQs Related to Updated Advanced Computing/Supercomputing Rules

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The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published new FAQs that offer further guidance on two interim final rules that went into effect in November 2023. hese rules, for which the BIS is...more

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Anti-Discrimination Concerns in Light of U.S. Export Control Compliance Requirements

In the United States export control laws and regulations require companies to receive export licenses prior to releasing any controlled items or technologies to non-U.S. persons. The process of determining what is controlled...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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Current State of BIS Export Controls in Response to the Russian Federation's Invasion of Ukraine June 2023

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On May 19, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued two final rules expanding the export controls in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) against the Russian Federation (Russia) for its continued war with...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Don’t Let the Government Name, Shame, and Fine You – Export Controls Do NOT Excuse Hiring Discrimination

When can an employer use the “national security exception” under U.S. anti-discrimination law to make a hiring decision based on the national origin of the candidate? An often overlooked area of compliance is how to comply...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – February 2023

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Russia - Russian National Charged with Supplying U.S. Technology to the Russian and North Korean Governments (DOJ Action) Those involved. Ilya Balakaev, Russian national. Charges and penalties. Conspiracy to...more

Hogan Lovells

Export authorizations pertaining to U.S. Government: Current scope and historical perspective

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The International Traffic in Arms Regulations, administered by the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, and the Export Administration Regulations, administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

Why Voluntary Self-Disclosure of National Security-Related Transgressions is Critical for Defense-Related Businesses

Regulatory compliance is critical for any business involved in the export of defense related commodities. Violations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) can...more

BakerHostetler

Export Controls: A National Security Tool Implemented and Enforced By the United States and Key Allies

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On June 29, 2022 through July 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) held its 35th Annual Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy (Update) in Washington, D.C. This important...more

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Outsourcing Manufacturing of Sensitive Items to Foreign Firms Presents Export Control Challenges

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Outsourcing the design and manufacturing of products, components and software to foreign contractors has become a significant part of manufacturing in the U.S. However, if the items involved are subject to U.S. export...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2022 - Primer on Deemed Export Compliance

When most people think of exports, they imagine the movement of merchandise across international borders. However, an export can happen without having to leave the United States, such as in your office breakroom, by storing...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

US Government Clarifies, Reorganizes and Renames Descriptions of How Foreign-Produced Items Outside the United States Are Subject...

Key Points - The U.S. Department of Commerce has reorganized and clarified the regulations describing when foreign-produced items outside the United States are and are not subject to the licensing and other obligations of...more

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