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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
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
What happens when a major defense contractor faces scrutiny for ethics and compliance violations? In this episode of Corruption, Crime, and Compliance, Michael Volkov dives into the high-stakes world of corporate...more
Raytheon’s comprehensive settlement included FCPA violations and failures to make required disclosures to the Defense Department concerning fees and commissions. This portion of the settlement was filed in the Eastern...more
Raytheon Company (Raytheon) — a subsidiary of defense contractor, RTX (formerly known as Raytheon Technologies Corporation) — agreed to pay over $950 million to resolve the Justice Department’s investigations into: (i) a...more
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
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
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
Even a layperson understands that the U.S. government regulates the export of military hardware. Defense contractors involved in such international transactions adhere to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation, or ITAR...more
A recent export enforcement case describes a common compliance challenge faced by many U.S. companies. In this case, a California company manufactured electronic test and measurement equipment for both commercial and...more
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
Companies in the defense industry increasingly are being asked by their customers whether they are “ITAR Compliant” and if they can document this. Many small and mid-sized contractors and suppliers do not know how to respond...more
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) issued a long-awaited revision to the ITAR license exemption at ITAR §126.4 for transfers by or for agencies of the U.S. Government. The amendment clarifies and expands the...more
Introduction. 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...more
A frequently asked compliance question among government contracts firms is whether they are required to register under the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). ITAR are the State Department controls that...more
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
On January 6, 2016, the U.S. State Department Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Office of Defense Trade Controls Licensing (DTCL) published a new version of the Guidelines for...more