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US Export Controls on “AI Diffusion” Officially Paused, but New Guidance Elevates Risk for AI-Related Exports

WilmerHale on 5/16/2025

On May 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce formally signaled its intention to rescind the Biden Administration’s Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion (AI Diffusion Rule) two days before the January 2025 Interim...more

BIS Imposes $500,000 Penalty on Semiconductor Manufacturer for Entity List Violations

The Volkov Law Group on 11/6/2024

On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) imposed a $500,000 monetary penalty on GlobalFoundries U.S. 2 LLC and its parent, GlobalFoundries U.S. Inc., for a series of...more

International Compliance Digest – October 2024

Adams & Reese on 11/1/2024

October was a robust month for compliance with agency actions and guidance concerning anti-boycott, forced labor, section 301 exclusions, outbound investment, and sanctions. The International Trade Commission also voted...more

BIS Reaches $151,875 Settlement with Quantum Corporation Over Violations of the EAR’s Antiboycott Provisions

The Volkov Law Group on 10/9/2024

On September 30, 2024, Quantum Corporation—a U.S.-based technology company— reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) to resolve 45 separate violations of the...more

BIS Tightens Export Control Enforcement

Torres Trade Law, PLLC on 9/25/2024

The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) just issued a significant rule change that reshapes the landscape of export control enforcement. Published on September 16, 2024, the rule amends the...more

Developments in Global Sanctions Compliance with a Focus on Russia, Belarus and China

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 9/23/2024

Sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union against Russia, China, and other parts of the world are fast-evolving. Such geopolitical shifts are creating new risks and placing further...more

U.S. proposes revisions to “defense service” definition and related export controls

Hogan Lovells on 9/16/2024

On July 29, 2024, the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) issued a proposed rule to revise the definition of “defense service” and the scope of related controls under existing International...more

International Compliance Digest – August 2024

Adams & Reese on 9/10/2024

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

Current State of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine - August 2024 #2

BakerHostetler on 8/30/2024

In its continuing 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 key economic...more

BIS Sets Higher KYC Standards for Companies and Universities Over Russia Diversion Concerns

WilmerHale on 7/29/2024

On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) released new guidance (the “July 10 Release”) outlining different types of precautionary letters (“supplier list” letters, “Project...more

Sanctions Against Russia: U.S. Increases Secondary Sanctions Risks for Foreign Financial Institutions, Expands Sanctions and...

K2 Integrity on 6/18/2024

On 12 June 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued new measures to further isolate Russia’s...more

Latest Updates in Trade Controls for the Tech Sector

Fenwick & West LLP on 5/22/2024

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

DOJ and OFAC Sanctions and Export Control Detection Strategies

The Volkov Law Group on 5/14/2024

In this new aggressive era of sanctions and export controls enforcement, companies need to understand the potential risks that DOJ and/or OFAC may identify a company for sanctions investigation....more

New BIS Rule Implementing AUKUS Effectuates Sweeping Changes to Dual Use Export Controls

The Volkov Law Group on 5/1/2024

On April 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published an interim final rule (“IFR”) that officially codifies certain changes to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”)...more

China Semiconductor Export Regulations, Episode V – Updates and Corrections to the Advanced Computing and Semiconductor...

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 4/11/2024

On March 29, 2024, BIS issued an interim final rule (IFR) updating and correcting its advanced computing and semiconductor regulations published in October 2023 (which we discuss here in Episode III). This marks the third...more

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

BakerHostetler on 2/23/2024

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

BIS Issues Three New Rules To Ease Certain Export Licensing Requirements

Hogan Lovells on 12/26/2023

On December 8, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued three separate rules to amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to liberalize several categories of export licensing requirements and make...more

The China Select Committee proposes comprehensive 2024 U.S. economic strategy for countering PRC

Hogan Lovells on 12/22/2023

On December 12, the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party of the U.S. House of Representatives issued a comprehensive economic strategy containing over 160 policy recommendations intended to “to fundamentally reset...more

BIS and FinCEN Release Joint Notice Concerning Global Export Control Evasion

The Volkov Law Group on 11/27/2023

On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) released a new joint notice concerning...more

U.S. Clarifies and Strengthens Restrictions on Semiconductor Exports to China

A&O Shearman on 11/15/2023

On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) hosted a public briefing to address questions and further clarify its recently announced rules on October 17, 2023. The new measures...more

Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - October 2023

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 10/12/2023

1. Seagate Technology Gets Largest-Ever BIS Penalty for Sales to Huawei- Seagate Technology LLC recently incurred a $300 million civil penalty from U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) due to...more

Current State of U.S. Export Controls in Response to the Russian Federation’s Invasion of Ukraine - October 2023

BakerHostetler on 10/5/2023

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 since February 24, 2022....more

The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry Security, and E5 Partners Provide Guidance and Export Controls on Russia |...

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 10/4/2023

In a coordinated effort to counter Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the Export Enforcement Five (E5) — comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States — have released unprecedented...more

Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - September 2023

Lowenstein Sandler LLP on 9/7/2023

1. OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Russian Elites Who Were Board Members of Alpha Group- On Aug. 11, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four Russian individuals, Petr...more

Are your company’s EEI filings compliant with the Census and BIS requirements for exports destined to China, Russia, or Venezuela?

Torres Trade Law, PLLC on 9/1/2023

In the nearly eighteen months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many companies have had to reanalyze their export control compliance procedures, particularly with respect to countries with adversarial or strained...more

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