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Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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

Williams Mullen

U.S. State Department Lifts ITAR Licensing Requirements for Australia and the UK Under the AUKUS Trilateral Security Partnership

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In May, the US State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published its long-awaited rule amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to implement the AUKUS Trilateral Security...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

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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US Treasury Department Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Implementation of Outbound Investment: 5 Key Takeaways

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The proposed regulations would implement President Biden’s Executive Order that restricts certain outbound investments from the US. On June 21, 2024, the US Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued a Notice of Proposed...more

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Latest Updates in Trade Controls for the Tech Sector

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Melissa Duffy and Trevor Coval contributed their thought leadership to the American Conference Institute’s 14th Annual Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls Conference, held in San Francisco on May 14-16. Melissa...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Department of Commerce Initiates Investigation into Chinese-Made “Connected Vehicles”: Potential Prohibitions on Certain...

On February 29, 2024, the Biden administration issued a statement addressing the national security risks to the U.S. auto industry directing the Department of Commerce to conduct an investigation into Chinese made “connected...more

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Commerce Seeks Input on Addressing National Security Risks to US Auto Sector from ICTS Transactions

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The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on February 29, 2024 soliciting public feedback on the development of regulations related to the...more

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The BIOSECURE Act and Its Potential Implications

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Proposed federal legislation known as the BIOSECURE Act is being considered in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Commerce Department Seeks Comment on Restrictions on ‘Connected Vehicle’ Components From ‘Foreign Adversaries’

The U.S. Department of Commerce is soliciting comment on possible restrictions on “connected vehicle” components obtained from “foreign adversaries.” On March 1, 2024, the department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)...more

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Bureau of Industry and Security Announces Digital Security Inquiry into the Automotive Industry

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On February 29, 2024, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") announced an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM") that asks for public input on potential regulations to address the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

‘Small Yard and High Fence’: US National Security Restrictions Will Further Impact US-China Trade and Investment Activity in 2024

The economic relationship between China and the U.S. remains one of the most significant in the world, and U.S. and Chinese government leaders have repeatedly signaled their intent to maintain stable trade and commercial...more

A&O Shearman

U.S. Clarifies and Strengthens Restrictions on Semiconductor Exports to China

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On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) hosted a public briefing to address questions and further clarify its recently announced rules on October 17, 2023. The new measures...more

Perkins Coie

US Tightens AI Chip Exports to China: New Regulations on Semiconductor and Advanced Computing Supply Chain

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The Biden administration recently unveiled a series of export controls targeting the transfer of advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing items to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). These strategic measures are...more

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US Department of Commerce Continues to Expand Export Controls Related to Semiconductors and Other Advanced Technologies

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The new measures build on sweeping restrictions that the United States introduced in October 2022. On October 17, 2023 — just over a year after introducing extensive regulations aimed at restricting parties in China from...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

BIS Expands Export Controls on Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits for Supercomputer and Semiconductor End Use, and on...

On October 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued new controls aimed at further slowing China’s development of advanced AI technologies. These new controls, published in two...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 5th Conference on U.S.-China Trade Controls - October 12th - 13th, Washington, DC

As the only comprehensive, practical event of its kind in the Unites States, ACI is hosting the highly anticipated 5th Annual U.S.-China Trade Controls Conference, scheduled for October 12–13 in Washington, DC. Considering...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Technology Protection is a Core National Security Priority: BIS Strengthens Its Policy on Disclosures

Recently, the Department of Commerce issued a memo, emphasizing that “technology protection is a core national security priority” and how companies that choose not to disclose significant violations of export regulations may...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

United States Imposes Export Restrictions on Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) Group Subsidiaries over National Security Concerns

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a final rule effective March 2, 2023, amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 37 entities to the Entity List, including...more

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Department of Commerce Adds 6 China-Based Entities to Export Administration Regulations List

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On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry Security (BIS) amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 C.F.R. §§ 730 et seq.) list (Entity List) by adding six China-based entities. The...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Justice & Commerce Departments Launch Disruptive Technologies Strike Force

On February 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) announced the creation of the Disruptive Technology Strike Force (“DTSF”). Under the leadership of DOJ’s...more

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Disruptive Technology Strike Force to enforce U.S. laws protecting advanced technologies

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On February 16, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the creation of a joint Disruptive Technology Strike Force (Strike Force). The Strike Force will be co-led by the...more

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U.S. Announces New Restrictions and Renewed Focus on Protecting Critical Technologies After China Balloon Shootdown

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On February 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) added six Chinese entities to its Entity List for their contribution to components retrieved from the Chinese High Altitude Balloon...more

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2023 NDAA Tightens Controls on Chinese Semiconductors in Government Contractor Supply Chains

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President Joe Biden signed into law the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (2023 NDAA or Defense Bill) on Dec. 23, 2022. The Defense Bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on...more

Perkins Coie

New US Export Controls Target China’s Semiconductor and Supercomputer Sectors

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"As I told Congress in July, my north star at BIS is to ensure that we are appropriately doing everything in our power to protect our national security and prevent sensitive technologies with military applications from being...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

“Chipping” Away at the Right to Fundamental Research?

New Export Control Regulations Must Be Examined to Ensure Protection of International Research Collaborations - U.S. government actions to enhance and protect U.S. technological innovation have been regularly featured in...more

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