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Six Essential Tips for Foreign Military Sales Compliance for Government Contracts

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In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are excited to share six essential tips for ensuring compliance in government contracts in support of Foreign Military Sales...more

Hogan Lovells

Aerospace and Defense Insights: U.S. Department of Defense Issues Updated Section 1260H Chinese Military Companies List

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Through Aerospace & Defense Insights, we share with you the top legal and political issues affecting the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry. Our A&D sector team monitors the latest developments to help our clients stay in...more

Venable LLP

Defense Contractor Resolves DOJ and SEC FCPA, FCA, Export Controls Violations for $950 Million

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In October 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced settlements with Raytheon Company, a division of multinational defense contractor RTX, over defective pricing and...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The Evolution of National Security in the U.S. and U.K.

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The U.S. and the U.K. are focused on common national security risks, including preventing foreign access to key emerging technologies, the integrity of the defense supply chain, protection of critical infrastructure, and...more

BakerHostetler

Current State of U.S. Export Controls in Response to the Russian Federation’s Invasion of Ukraine - March 2024

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In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government has deployed a whole-of-government approach to impose sanctions and tighter export controls on Russia. This alert summarizes the key export restrictions...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

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting Compliance & Ethics Conference - February 21st, 8:55 am - 4:45 pm CT

Stay on top of the complexities in aerospace, defense, and government compliance - Few industries are as heavily regulated as aerospace, defense, and government contracting, and few also have such a large investment in...more

Ankura

[Webinar] CMMC – Practical Solutions to Managing and Securing CUI Data, Perspectives of a Foreign Defense Contractor - November...

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Currently defense contractors who receive or create Controlled Unclassified Information (“CUI”) from or for the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) are subject to several contract-based cybersecurity requirements, including...more

Williams Mullen

First Round of ITAR Restructuring Amendments Go Into Effect September 6, 2022

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​​​​​​​The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) has embarked on a series of revisions to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) to clarify and better organize the ITAR. The first round of revisions is to...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] National Forum on FOCI - September 14th - 15th, Washington, DC

ACI’s 5th National Forum on FOCI is back IN PERSON this September! Don’t miss the only comprehensive, practical FOCI event of its kind. The Defense Counterintelligence Security Agency (DCSA) is heightening its scrutiny and...more

Oberheiden P.C.

When Do U.S. Companies and Institutions Need to Be Concerned about National Security?

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In today’s world, companies in various industries are increasingly running into issues that have national security implications. Research universities and other academic institutions can face issues involving national...more

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ITAR for Facility Security Officers

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Tom McVey and Rosanne Jacuzzi of Williams Mullen discuss important issues under ITAR and EAR for FSOs and other compliance professionals, including requirements under the law and strategies for compliance....more

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ITAR For Government Contractors: Revised For Recent Amendments

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One of the most important areas of regulation for defense contractors is the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). ITAR are the State Department controls that regulate the defense industry. Companies regulated...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Expanding Cybersecurity Safeguarding Requirements, Reporting Obligations, and Cloud-Based Security: A Brief Guide to Understanding...

The United States Department of Defense promulgated an “interim” rule, effective August 26, 2015, which placed imposing and costly burdens on all DoD contractors and subcontractors (including small businesses and commercial...more

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Former Aerospace Engineer Pleads Guilty to Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Intended for Iran

Although it appears that the U.S. and Iran are moving closer to a deal regarding Iran’s nuclear program, Iran’s allies appear to remain committed to acquiring military-grade technology from U.S. companies by way of engineers...more

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