Hot Topics in International Trade - The Daunting Task of Export Compliance With Braumiller Law Group
Episode 381 -- Cadence Design Pays $140 Million to Settle Trade Violations
Compliance into the Weeds: A Deep Dive into Cadence Design Systems’ Export Control Violations
Episode 378 -- Update on Export Controls and Sanctions Enforcement
Episode 376 -- DOJ's Unicat Settlement and the Future Look of Trade Enforcement Actions
Innovation in Compliance: Navigating Regulatory Changes and Compliance in Trade and Data Privacy with Stephanie Font
FCPA Compliance Report – Episode 732 – Understanding Anti-Boycott Compliance with Alexander Cotoia
Episode 289 -- Justice, Commerce and Treasury Issue Joint Notice on Voluntary Disclosure
Corruption, Crime & Compliance - Update on Export Controls and Sanctions: Interview with Alex Cotoia
Hot Topics in International Trade; Bob Brewer of Braumiller Law Group sits down with BLG Attorney Harold Jackson and discusses the BIS Export controls on semiconductors and high tech to China.
Hot Topics in International Trade - Braumiller Law Group VP of Marketing, Bob Brewer sits down with BLG Attorney Harold Jackson to discuss anti-dumping and countervailing duties regarding China. They also touch on China trade relations in general with the U.S.
Torres Talks Trade Podcast- Episode 13- When Government Agencies Come Knocking
Torres Talks Trade Podcast- Episode 12- ZTE & BIS Enforcement
Matt Silverman on Export Compliance
Our International Trade team comments on additional restrictions on trade with Cuba
The United States has officially lifted its arms embargo, including certain highly restrictive export controls, with respect to Cambodia, reflecting a recalibration of regional policy and cooperation between the countries on...more
Recent actions by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) highlight how enforcement risk extends beyond manufacturers and exporters to include...more
In recent weeks, the Trump administration has taken several actions to implement its policy toward the export of advanced AI commodities to China. These include the Department of Commerce (Commerce) Bureau of Industry’s (BIS)...more
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently entered into a settlement agreement with German entity Exyte Management GmbH (Exyte) due to in‑country transfers by distributors of one of its...more
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a new interim final rule on January 20, 2026 that makes two changes in an attempt to ease licensing requirements on certain commercial UAVs. ...more
On January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that results in an easing of export restrictions for certain unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and...more
In a January 20 interim final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) eased restrictions on the export, reexport, and transfer (in-country) of certain types of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to lower risk...more
On January 14, 2026, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation adopting actions under the Section 232 investigation of advanced semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and derivative products....more
On January 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an amendment to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that is designed to allow for increased exports of NVIDIA H200,...more
Typically, I enjoy the New Year (notwithstanding Larry David’s rule of no New Year wishes past 15 days of the New Year). It is important to look back, assess and identify trends; after all, what better marker than annual...more
On January 14, 2026, President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation implementing Section 232 measures to address national security risks associated with imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products...more
The licensing review policy has shifted from a presumption of denial to case-by-case licensing with strict conditions. This new export policy occurred in parallel with an increase in US tariffs on semiconductors with the same...more
On January 14, President Trump issued two proclamations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) addressing national security risks associated with imports of processed critical minerals and...more
Last year saw a number of significant developments in US export controls and sanctions....more
The second Trump administration has focused heavily on trade regulation, including initiating several investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (“Section 232 investigations”). Section 232...more
On December 16, 2025 the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it will provide an opportunity for interested parties to submit requests to add additional products to the list of auto parts that are subject to...more
Both the Biden and the Trump administrations have been expanding U.S. export controls (particularly regarding China) and promulgating new and comprehensive economic sanctions. To reflect the increasing risks of these...more
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce launched a Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of aviation imports. This development did not make headlines due to the...more
On February 10, 2025, the President issued Presidential Proclamations Under Section 232 of the U.S. Code adjusting imports of steel and aluminum into the United States. These Proclamations provided an expanded listing of...more
With the federal government reopening, US agencies are resuming operations while beginning to tackle the challenges created by the shutdown. This LawFlash provides a rundown of how government bodies are addressing these...more
On November 1, 2025, the White House reached a framework deal with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) outlining resolutions to several areas of dispute in the ongoing U.S.-PRC trade conflict. The agreement marks the...more
Dutch and German authorities are taking action in the semiconductor sector, underscoring the growing need to address supply-chain concerns. US approaches to export controls and foreign investment screening appear to be having...more
On November 10, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule, announcing a one-year suspension (the Suspension) of its interim final rule, “Expansion of End-User Controls to...more
The U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule which will suspend BIS’s recently enacted Affiliates Rule effective as of November 10, 2025 and continuing through November 9, 2026....more
With the fate of many of President Trump's signature tariffs targeting foreign countries under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 (IEEPA) in some doubt, his administration has relied more heavily on...more