ITAR for Facility Security Officers
In celebration of the release of the 6th edition of our Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are excited to share six essential tips for ensuring compliance in international sales. These tips are designed to help...more
Background - On December 2, 2024, BIS announced two new rules under the EAR targeting the PRC’s ability to produce “advanced-node” semiconductors, including advanced-node integrated circuits (ICs), which can be used in...more
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
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
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
On October 25, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published interim final rules amending the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) to add/clarify new controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment...more
In August, two U.S. government agencies, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), tightened controls on certain nuclear-related items destined for China...more
On Feb. 24, 2023, the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed further export controls on Russia and Belarus by expanding the scope of EAR99 items, including luxury...more
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the United States has, in response, imposed unprecedented sanctions and export controls targeting Russia: President Biden has signed numerous new Executive Orders, the U.S....more
On October 7, 2022, the Biden Administration announced new restrictions on exports to China of advanced integrated circuits (“ICs”), computers and components containing advanced ICs, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and...more
Key Takeaways - ..New export controls are in place that impose significant new restrictions for U.S. and foreign businesses operating in the semiconductor and advanced computing industry in China. ..The new controls...more
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued an interim final rule that significantly expands export controls on advanced computing materials and semiconductors. These controls are...more
On October 7, 2022, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released two rules implementing new export controls on advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing items in addition to new...more
On October 7, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a series of long-awaited regulations – issued as an interim final rule – amending the Export Administration Regulations...more
On October 7, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued sweeping new export controls under the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) aiming to cut off support for China’s...more
Summary of Key Points: Although this rule is aimed at the semiconductor and supercomputer industries, it will have a much broader effect on U.S. and ex-U.S. manufacturing, including even certain EAR99 goods manufactured...more
Those who have been waiting to see how exactly the United States Department of Commerce will distinguish and ultimately control “emerging” and “foundational” technologies may not get an answer after all....more
This blog post covers several new sanctions and export controls that the U.S. government imposed on Russia and Belarus in the time period occurring between March 31, 2022 and April 21, 2022. ...more
In a rule change that was effective April 8, 2022, but communicated on April 11, 2022 the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) expanded coverage of export controls on Russia and Belarus to include any...more
UPDATE- The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released new export restrictions on Belarus that largely mimic those applicable to Russia, including broad licensing requirements and the addition...more
In response to the Russian Federation’s further invasion of Ukraine, the Biden Administration issued a sweeping series of new export control measures on technology and products against Russia and Russia-related entities....more
*This alert was originally published on February 25, 2022 and updated on March 4, 2022. On February 24, 2022, the Biden Administration issued another expansive round of sanctions measures and export controls related to...more
Key point: On February 24, 2022, the United States imposed a combination of extensive and complex trade sanctions and export controls against the Russian Federation (Russia) in response to its invasion of Ukraine. These...more
In an October 21, 2021 interim final rule (“IFR”), the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published long-awaited “cybersecurity items” controls in Categories 4 (Computers) and 5, Pt. 1 (Telecommunications) of the...more
On October 5, 2021, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final rule formally expanding its controls over the export of biotechnology software. ...more