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Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

New Enforcement Powers for UK Trade Sanctions Regulators

On September 12, 2024, the UK government published the Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (the “Regulations”), granting the UK’s trade sanctions enforcement body, the Office of Trade...more

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EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 116

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This regular alert covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia’s war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not...more

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BIS Tightens Export Control Enforcement

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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

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FCPA, Export Controls, and Sanctions Enforcement: Adjusting Compliance Strategies for the New Normal

As the interplay between export controls, trade sanctions, and anticorruption enforcement continues to intensify, multinational companies must remain vigilant in ensuring that their compliance programs address the many...more

Locke Lord LLP

BIS Issues Export Guidance to ‎Academia

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On August 14, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued guidance to the U.S. academic community regarding compliance with export controls and to protect U.S. national security....more

The Volkov Law Group

The Four Sanctions Compliance Cases that Everyone Should Know (Part I of IV)

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The Justice Department has repeated on several occasions that it intends to aggressively prosecute corporations for sanctions and export controls violations. The “New FCPA” is how the Justice Department characterizes its...more

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BIS Enhances Its Voluntary Self-Disclosure Process and Related Enforcement Guidance

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a final rule (the “Rule”) regarding changes to the provisions of the Export Administration Regulations (the “EAR”) governing voluntary...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

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

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

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BIS Adopts Additional Controls on Quantum, Semiconductor and Additive Manufacturing Technologies in Concert with International...

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On September 6, 2024, the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule (IFR) issuing new export controls on quantum computing, semiconductor, and other advanced technology,...more

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US House of Representatives Holds ‘China Week’ – What Happened and What’s Next?

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With federal elections and the conclusion of the 118th Congress drawing near, “China Week,” as dubbed by House leadership, presented one of the final opportunities for the US House of Representatives to act on a variety of...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Securities Law Update - September 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This issue contains updates and important reminders on...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - September 19, 2024

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The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued an interim final rule implementing licensing requirements for these emerging technology products for export to all foreign countries. See the...more

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US Expands Controls on Quantum, Semiconductor Tech to Secure Industry Leadership

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The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on September 6, 2024 to implement worldwide export controls on quantum computing, semiconductor, addictive computing,...more

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Trade Secrets to Be Subject to Export Controls Under House-Passed Bill

On September 9, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would expand the scope of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (ECRA) to include the protection of trade secrets. The one-sentence bill, which...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

U.S. Joins Allies to Impose Export Controls on Quantum Computing and Other Emerging Technologies

On September 6, 2024, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Commerce Department issued an interim final rule expanding export controls on certain emerging technologies: Quantum Computing: Quantum computers,...more

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Leaders in Law: The State of International Trade with Neena Shenai

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As governments globally resort to more muscular uses of economic tools, such as sanctions and export controls for national security and foreign policy purposes, international trade has become increasingly complex. In this...more

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UK Government Launches Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to Enforce UK Trade Sanctions

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On 12 September 2024, the UK Government published the regulatory framework providing the scope and powers of the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), the authority responsible for the implementation and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Commerce Announces New Trade Controls Affecting Quantum Technologies and AI Developers

The Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) just announced two developments impacting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies sectors. Specifically, BIS imposed the first export...more

The Volkov Law Group

Supply Chain “Audits” and Risk Mitigation

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We have seen an explosion in the attention paid to legal, compliance and operational risks companies face in supply chain operations.  Depending on the industry, companies have to address a wide-swath of supply chain risks,...more

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Recapping China Week

Last week, the House held its long-awaited “China Week” to vote on a series of legislation targeting various aspects of the U.S.-China relationship. The bills targeted national security, economic relations, technology, the...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Considerations for Upcoming 10-Q Disclosures

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With the end of the third quarter quickly approaching, companies may want to consider the following for their upcoming Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: September 2024

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Welcome to the September 2024 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

BIS Imposes New Export Controls on Quantum, Semiconductor and Additive Manufacturing Technologies

On September 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule imposing significant new export controls on quantum computing, cryocooling systems, semiconductor...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

A (r)AUKUS Discussion in the Space Industry

This week of September 16, Paris will play host to the biggest spectacle of the year (sorry, Olympics), the World Space Business Week. Attendees will come from around the world to discuss advancements in commercial space and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

OFAC Extends Recordkeeping Requirements from Five to 10 Years; Issues Paperwork Reduction Act Request for Comments

On September 11, 2024, OFAC announced its Interim Final Rule to Extend Recordkeeping Requirements from Five to 10 Years. The Interim Final Rule (IFR) was published in the Federal Register on September 13, 2024. Public...more

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