On August 2, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which strengthened U.S. sanctions on Russia, North Korea and Iran. CAATSA had been passed by overwhelming...more
On September 1, 2016 new rules previously published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) will become...more
On September 1, 2016 new rules previously published by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)1 and the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)2 will become...more
9/2/2016
/ Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Cloud Computing ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Data Security ,
Digital Data ,
Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) ,
Encryption ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
ITAR ,
Modification ,
Passwords
On May 23, 2016, during President Obama’s visit to Ho Chi Minh City, the United States announced the termination its long-standing arms embargo policy for Vietnam. Exports of defense articles and defense services to Vietnam...more
On October 7, 2015, Lumber Liquidators agreed to plead guilty to five criminal charges, including one felony, stemming from the purchase and import of certain wood products through three separate Chinese suppliers. The plea...more
10/21/2015
/ Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Due Care ,
Felonies ,
Guilty Pleas ,
Illegal Imports ,
Lacey Act ,
Plea Agreements ,
wood
In This Book:
- Choice Of A Business Entity
- Introduction To Federal Securities Laws
- From Let’s Go Shopping To Closing: M&A Process In The United States
- Employment Considerations
-...more
10/16/2014
/ Business Formation ,
Choice of Entity ,
Commercial Real Estate Market ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Energy Policy ,
Environmental Policies ,
Foreign Investment ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Securities Act of 1933 ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Trade Agreements
The search warrant recently executed by U.S. Customs and Fish and Wildlife Service agents on a Virginia-based flooring wholesaler surrounded allegations that the company had illegally imported wood in violation of the Lacey...more
In This Issue:
- Preface
- Chapter 1 Choice Of A Business Entity
- Chapter 2 Introduction To Federal Securities Laws
- Chapter 3 From Let’S Go Shopping To Closing: U.S. M&A Process
- Chapter 4...more
4/17/2013
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Anti-Dumping Duty ,
Anti-Money Laundering ,
Commercial Real Estate Market ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Taxes ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Environmental Policies ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Incentives ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Partnerships ,
Proxy Voting Guidelines ,
Regulation FD ,
Renewable Energy ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sarbanes-Oxley ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act ,
Tax Liability
On March 7 and 8, 2013, President Obama took two important steps to further U.S. export control reform. First, the President notified Congress of the proposed transfer of certain items relating to aircraft and gas turbine...more