Matt Silverman on Export Compliance
Canadian Institute's 10th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions brings together leading regulators, enforcement officials, compliance professionals, and top decision-makers....more
If you are a trade and legal compliance decision-maker, where can you go to learn, expand your export controls brain trust, and strengthen your strategy? At ACI’s Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls, you’ll connect...more
I. Introduction - The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for enforcing the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) — the rules that control the export, reexport, and even...more
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently released a new final rule effectively rescinding almost all of a Biden-era interim final rule (IFR) on civilian exports of firearms, related...more
The agreement announcing the names of the holders and the numbers of the manufacturing, factory and export services programs (Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportación or IMMEX) that have been...more
On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a long-awaited interim final rule (the “Affiliates rule”) amending Part 744 of the Export Administration Regulations...more
This week, I sat down with my colleague, L. Claire Hansen, a Legal Intern here at B&C and Regulatory Analyst for The Acta Group (Acta®), B&C’s consulting affiliate, to discuss the European Union Deforestation Regulation...more
The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) is up for review on July 1, 2026. As that time approaches, exporters and businesses have the opportunity to shape USCMA's future by submitting their comments to the Office of the U.S....more
Over the past year or so, U.S. states have proposed and enacted a variety of state AI laws, making it challenging for companies to ensure compliance within the U.S. As state laws continue to emerge, the current administrative...more
Mexico's federal executive presented on Sept. 9, 2025, the "Draft decree amending, adding to, and repealing various provisions of the Customs Law (bill)," which, although aimed at modernizing and strengthening Mexico's...more
It is crucial for trade compliance teams to stay informed and stay agile as trade negotiations between the U.S. and China continue and new risks emerge. ACI's 7th Conference on China Trade Controls is the only trade...more
Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly global supply chain horizons providing you with a update on the key developments from around the world. Cross-Border - China and the US trade deal - On June 27, the PRC...more
The Trump Administration is aiming to eliminate loopholes in the U.S. export controls system, expand the scope of the EAR, and ramp up enforcement. Get the insights you and your team need to strengthen your compliance program...more
As global trade dynamics continue to evolve and the European Union adopts a more assertive stance in defending its internal market, Italian exporters are facing an increasingly complex regulatory and financial landscape....more
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. RUSSIA SANCTIONS - UK Government amends one entry on UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On May 1, 2025, the UK Government...more
With unprecedented change and intensifying enforcement, now is the time to ensure your team is prepared for what’s ahead. Ensure that you don’t miss out on critical U.S. and international economic sanctions updates and the...more
For US alcohol exporters – whether crafting bourbon, brewing craft beer, or bottling fine wines – selling to international markets is a significant opportunity for growth. Two US federal income tax regimes, the...more
As global trade policy evolves faster than ever, now is the time to connect with your peers, discover new strategies, and most importantly, hear from the regulatory agencies on the front lines of policy change. ACI’s 15th...more
Significant changes are expected at the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the bipartisan body tasked with regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system for the benefit of U.S. exporters, importers and...more
CI’s 9th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is designed to cover your top compliance challenges, offering unparalleled networking and benchmarking opportunities for economic sanctions, trade, financial crime,...more
Looking for something more advanced than your average export controls conference? Go beyond the basics at ACI’s 2nd Annual Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls. This premier event offers cutting-edge insights and...more
Negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are set to resume this week – just days before a January 15, 2025 resolution deadline before the ILA may...more
On December 18, 2024, the American Active Anode Material Producers, an ad hoc trade association of domestic manufacturers, filed petitions with the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. International Trade Commission...more
The European Council recently approved a regulation that will ban products in the European Union that were made using forced labor. The new regulation covers products made with forced labor across the globe that are placed...more
[Written by: Mike Smiszek, Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group] Several tribunals and courts were established at various periods of America’s history to resolve trade-related litigation, both at the trial and...more