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

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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

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Commerce Department Adopts Sweeping Changes in U.S. Export Controls

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On September 6, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) in the U.S. Commerce Department issued an interim final rule (“IFR”) under the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) to add new export controls on semiconductor,...more

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Proposed BIS rules target end users and uses, and U.S. person activity in specified countries

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On 29 July 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued two proposed rules that would impose broad new license requirements on items subject to the Export Administration Regulations. The...more

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BIS Issues New Export Controls Targeting GAAFET, Quantum, and Additive Manufacturing, and Ushers in New Age of Plurilateral Export...

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) recently issued an interim final rule (“IFR”) under the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) imposing licensing requirements for exports to all...more

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U.S. Anti-Boycott Pitfalls

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In a recent enforcement action, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) imposed a civil penalty on a U.S. company for violations of the antiboycott provisions under Part 760 of the Export...more

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Major Export Controls Revisions and the AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership

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The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of State have been continuously easing restrictions on export-controlled trade between the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to foster technological innovation...more

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BIS Releases Updated “Don’t Let This Happen to You!” Guidance

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On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) released an updated version of Don’t Let This Happen To You!, which contains summaries of actual investigations of Export Control and...more

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BIS Reaches Settlement of $5.8 Million Enforcement Action with TE Connectivity Corporation over Export of EAR99 Commodities

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On August 15, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Export Enforcement (“OEE”) announced the settlement of the latest administrative enforcement action involving TE Connectivity Corporation—a Pennsylvania-based...more

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Commerce and State Propose Broad New Controls on Exports and Support for Foreign Military, Intelligence, and Security Services

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued two proposed rules that substantially increase the scope of controls under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) applicable to...more

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New Export Control Compliance Resources for Academic Institutions

On August 14, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued two new resources for academic institutions to help them navigate and comply with export controls. These come in the form of a...more

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BIS Publishes Proposed Revisions to EAR Addressing U.S. Person Support for “Foreign Security” and Military End Users

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On July 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published two (2) new rules in the Federal Register that significantly expand the scope of existing “U.S. Person” prohibitions...more

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The U.S. Departments of Commerce and State Issue Proposed Rules Expanding Controls on Military and Security-Related Services, End...

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To curtail U.S. persons from supporting the efforts of adversarial regimes, such as China and Russia, in advancing their military and intelligence capabilities, the U.S. is proposing a significant expansion of export control...more

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The BR International Trade Report: August 2024

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Welcome to this month's issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, sanctions, cross-border investment, geopolitical risk issues, trends, and laws...more

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BIS amends EAR to expand standards-related activity exemptions

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security released an interim final rule (IFR) on July 18th amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This amendment revises the scope of “standards-related...more

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BIS Proposed Rule Expands Scope of Military End Uses and Users

On July 25, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced revisions to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) through a proposed rule revising certain restrictions on military end uses...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

New Prohibitions on Providing SaaS Services to Russia

In line with Group of Seven (G7) efforts to disrupt the Russian military-industrial base’s reliance on foreign IT systems, in June 2024 the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Department of the Treasury jointly issued new...more

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Footnote Frenzy: Charting Out Commerce’s Proposed Expanded US Person and End Use Export Controls and Facial Recognition Controls

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On July 29, the US government proposed big changes to rules about supporting or exporting to foreign military, intelligence, and security entities. The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is...more

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BIS issues guidance on addressing diversion risk

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On July 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published its Guidance to Industry on BIS Actions Identifying Transaction Parties of Diversion Risk (the Guidance) designed to help...more

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Commerce Department Removes Key Export Control Barriers for U.S. Industry Participants in Standards Activities

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On July 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim final rule (IFR) amending the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) so that certain technology and software...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - JULY 12, 2024

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On June 20, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for the first time banned a software and cybersecurity company using authority provided by June 2023’s “Protecting Americans’ Sensitive Data from...more

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BIS Issues Denial Order for Domestic Freight Forwarder Alleging Multiple Violations of Settlement Agreement Terms

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On June 14, 2024, U.S. Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew Axelrod, officially issued an order activating the suspended portion of a civil penalty that was imposed on U.S-based freight...more

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The United States Imposes New Sanctions and Export Control Restrictions to Further Constrain Russia’s War Efforts, Including by...

On June 12, 2024, the United States took several hard-hitting sanctions- and export control-related actions intended to intensify pressure on the Russian government and hamper Russia’s ability to continue to support its war...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - June 2024

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On May 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR), effective August 8, 2024, that updates the Reporting, Procedures, and Penalties Regulations....more

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BIS Announces Settlement of Antiboycott Violations with Airbus Space and Defense Subsidiary

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On June 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced the resolution of an administrative enforcement action brought against Airbus DS Government Solutions (“Airbus DSGS”)—a...more

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Braumiller-Law-Group - June 2024 Newletter

Recently, President Biden signed a foreign military support bill (H.R. 815) into law, which also encompassed the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act (the Act), a legislative proposal introduced in the House containing...more

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