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Baker Botts L.L.P.

Beyond the Fine: Executive Lessons in Export Compliance from the AOS Settlement

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently announced a $4.25 million settlement with Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Incorporated (AOS) for 15 violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This case isn’t...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Trade & Sanctions Compliance for the Oil and Gas Industry - May 21st - 22nd, Houston, TX

Between tariffs, tightening export controls, evolving sanctions, and ramped up enforcement, the cost and complexity of compliance is rising for oil and gas supply chains. ACI’s Trade & Sanctions Compliance for the Oil and...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Upcoming Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Set for March 4, New U.S. Copper Import Investigation, and Key Next Steps for...

Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China - On March 4, 2025, the United States will implement previously suspended tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as new tariffs on Chinese imports, marking a significant...more

Mayer Brown

US China Trade Monthly - December 2024

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As global economic and geopolitical environments enter a new era, companies need to continuously develop and adjust their coherent global business strategies to secure and further expand business opportunities in all markets...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

China Bans Exports to U.S. of Critical Minerals Used in High Tech “Dual-Use” Materials

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On December 3, 2024, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced strict export restrictions on “dual-use” technologies. Dual-use technologies are those that are developed for civilian markets but also have military utility or...more

Adams & Reese

International Compliance Digest – August 2024

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August was another robust month in international trade that further signifies the need for corporations to invest in effective compliance programs. For starters, the DOJ unveiled a new program that incentivizes corporate...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Latest Updates in Trade Controls for the Tech Sector

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Melissa Duffy and Trevor Coval contributed their thought leadership to the American Conference Institute’s 14th Annual Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls Conference, held in San Francisco on May 14-16. Melissa...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

Correcting and Clarifying Export Controls Issued on Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items

On March 29, 2024, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule (“2024 IFR”) clarifying and correcting its October 2023 interim final rules on advanced...more

Akerman LLP

Updated Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Export Controls Take Effect

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On October 17, 2023, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) released two interim final rules (“IFRs”) that amended the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) to significantly expand export...more

Perkins Coie

US Tightens AI Chip Exports to China: New Regulations on Semiconductor and Advanced Computing Supply Chain

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The Biden administration recently unveiled a series of export controls targeting the transfer of advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing items to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). These strategic measures are...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

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The New Containment: How the Semiconductor Industry Came to be at the Heart of the Technological Cold War

As you may have heard here (and here and here), in October 2022, the United States issued sweeping measures aimed at the semiconductor industry in China. The new regulations restrict the export of semiconductors and related...more

Fenwick & West LLP

BIS Significantly Restricts Chinese Access to Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items

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On October 7, 2022, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released two rules implementing new export controls on advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing items in addition to new...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

Navigating Russia Sanctions: Strategies for Companies to Mitigate Supply Chain Risks

In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and Belarus’s role in enabling this attack, the United States and global allies have imposed sweeping sanctions and export control restrictions on both Russia and Belarus. These...more

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US Commerce Department Authorizes Release of Certain Technology and Software to All Entities on the Entity List in...

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On September 9, 2022, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS or Commerce) published a rule, sought by tech and telecom companies, and industry organizations, authorizing the release of certain...more

Williams Mullen

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

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U.S. Blocks Additional Russian Interests and Restricts Certain Management and Related Services and the Export of Certain Non-Dual...

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The U.S. Government has announced additional measures to counter Russia’s war against Ukraine. On May 8, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) blocked certain Russian financial...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Additional Import and Export Restrictions in Response to Russia’s Aggression in Ukraine

Last week, the United States government imposed additional restrictions on the imports from, and exports to, Russia. The import changes stem from the Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act, signed into...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

December 2021 Trade Law Update

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In Husch Blackwell’s December 2021 Trade Law Newsletter, you’ll learn about the following updates in international trade and supply chain law: •President Biden issued a Proclamation to update the Harmonized Tariff...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trade Matters - November 2021

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1. New Cybersecurity Export Controls From BIS Go Into Effect in January - The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has released an interim final rule establishing new export controls on certain cybersecurity items and...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Know Your Customer: OFAC, BIS Penalize Companies for Sales of “EAR99” Items and Services to Prohibited Parties Through...

The U.S. government recently took action in two cases against companies for exports to distributors that resold their products to prohibited parties. The products at issue in both cases are designated "EAR99," which is a...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

U.S. Department of Commerce Sanctions Seven Chinese Supercomputer Firms

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On April 8, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) added seven Chinese supercomputer firms and organizations to its Entity List, the agency’s principal export sanctions list. BIS alleges...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance For Canadian Operations - January 26th - 27th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST

For a whole decade, ACI’s U.S. Export & Reexport Compliance for Canadian Operations conference continues to stand apart as the only practical, comprehensive event of its kind for the export compliance community in Canada. ...more

The Volkov Law Group

Commerce Department Offers Six-Month Extension for Export Licenses

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In recognition of the impact that Covid-19 has had on global companies involved in export operations, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security announced a streamlined process for companies to request a...more

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