Public-Private Partnerships to Stem Corruption
ITAR – Requirements for Government Contractors
The Commerce Department issued new guidance for financial institutions on best practices for compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Available here, the guidance emphasizes enhanced due diligence, ongoing...more
The United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently published three new regulatory actions easing administrative burdens under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) associated with...more
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
On February 23, 2024, the United States imposed its largest number of new sanctions and export control designations against Russia to date—targeting over 600 individuals and entities across a wide swath of the Russian economy...more
Geopolitics have always impacted supply chain logistics, but over the last two years they have played an outsized role that will likely continue for the foreseeable future. While the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the risks...more
In January 2020, the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce published regulations transferring certain firearms, ammunition, components, and accessories from controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)...more
Following a series of government agency actions in the final months of 2021, U.S. businesses are advised to evaluate their operations in Cambodia and ensure compliance in the new year. Beginning with the tri-agency Cambodia...more
ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - DOJ Files Superseding Indictment in Haitian Port Corruption Plot - On October 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a superseding indictment in the District of Massachusetts...more
Key Points - - DDTC and BIS are requesting additional comments from companies affected by the recent Category XII ECR changes that went into effect on December 31, 2016. - The notices of inquiry generally...more