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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

A&O Shearman

Sanctions and export controls expand further - Update

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In October, the U.S. Commerce Department unveiled new rules to tighten further a sweeping set of export controls first introduced a year previously, reducing the types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and advanced...more

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Sanctions and export controls expand further

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In 2023, the biggest question on clients’ minds was the ramping up of U.S. export controls targeting semiconductors and advanced computing. In October, the U.S. Commerce Department unveiled new rules to tighten further a...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

Five Eyes on Sanction Enforcement: Joint Guidance on Russia Sanctions Evasion From U.S. and Allies Identifies Detailed...

On September 26, 2023, U.S. export enforcement authorities, jointly with enforcement authorities in four allied countries (the Five Eyes), issued additional guidance in order to prevent the diversion of goods in violation of...more

Akerman LLP

Updated Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Export Controls Take Effect

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On October 17, 2023, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) released two interim final rules (“IFRs”) that amended the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) to significantly expand export...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

November 2023 Newsletter

In recent years, the global spotlight has illuminated the grave concerns surrounding human rights violations within China's Xinjiang region, particularly those impacting the Uyghur population. The Uyghur Forced Labor...more

Alston & Bird

Commerce Imposes Additional Novel and Complex Export Controls on Chips and Semiconductor Equipment

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The United States continues to raise the guardrails on critical technologies necessary to support the semiconductor, advanced computing, and supercomputer industries. Our International Trade & Regulatory Group analyzes the...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

BIS Updates October 2022 Semiconductor Export Control Rules

On October 17, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released two interim final rules to reinforce and expand controls on (a) advanced semiconductors and related computing items (the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Commerce Imposes Significant New Controls on Advanced Semiconductors

On October 17, 2023, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released three rules amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) that significantly build on the October 7, 2022 semiconductor...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

U.S. Expands China-Related Export Controls Regarding Semiconductors and Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

On October 17, 2023, the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry Security (BIS) issued revised export control regulations intended to impede China’s efforts to obtain and produce advanced semiconductors. The new steps...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

New Round of Sanctions Relevant to Manufacturers Are Launched on the First Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

On the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration has announced a series of additional sanction measures targeting Russia. These new sanctions are designed to further isolate Russia from goods...more

Snell & Wilmer

CHIPS Act Funding: Revamping U.S. Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing

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The Department of Commerce (the “Department”) announced the launch of the first Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) under the CHIPS Act’s incentive program. This program aims to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor supply...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Commerce Department offers guidance on new controls on US person activities supporting the development or production of integrated...

Recently, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule imposing additional export controls on certain advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing items and for...more

Robinson+Cole Manufacturing Law Blog

China’s Semiconductor and Advanced Computing Industries Targeted by New Department of Commerce Export Restrictions

On October 7, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a series of new export controls designed to curtail China’s access to certain advanced semiconductor chips and technology, integrated circuits, and advanced...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Bureau of Industry and Security Announces Expanded Semiconductor Controls and Foreign Direct Product Rules

Over the last several weeks, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has telegraphed sweeping, new controls on U.S. exports to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) pertaining to tools and technologies that support advanced...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Commerce Bans Exports to Dozens of Companies, Including Chinese Semiconductor, Drone Manufacturers

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The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that it has added Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC), drone manufacturer DJI, and dozens of other companies...more

The Volkov Law Group

Commerce Department Offers Six-Month Extension for Export Licenses

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In recognition of the impact that Covid-19 has had on global companies involved in export operations, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security announced a streamlined process for companies to request a...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Commerce Department Extends Export Controls over Foreign-Made Items in Huawei’s Contract Manufacturing Supply Chain

- The U.S. Department of Commerce has published a highly complex and novel interim final rule extending the controls of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) over foreign-made items in Huawei’s contract manufacturing...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Chasing Huawei: BIS May Change the Rules of the Game to Target One Player

The U.S. Department of Commerce is considering tightening export controls in two major ways. The changes are aimed at choking off supplies to Huawei, but the move could impact a wide range of commercial transactions for all...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Commerce Department Blacklists Additional Huawei Affiliates but Grants More Time to U.S. Businesses to Disengage from Huawei,...

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On August 19, 2019, the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced that it has added 46 additional Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (However, although these restrictions make it harder for U.S....more

The Volkov Law Group

Commerce Department Blocks Export Licenses to Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

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In a controversial decision, on May 15, 2019, the US Commerce Department announced the addition of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”) and 68 affiliates to its Entity List.  As a result, export licenses for Huawei are...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Commerce Department Issues Temporary General License Authorizing Certain Transactions with Huawei and its Designated Affiliates

• On May 20, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce published a 90-day Temporary General License (TGL) authorizing limited categories of exports, reexports, or transfers that are otherwise prohibited pursuant to the addition...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Hua-Wait a Minute: Entity Designation Affects Non-U.S. Manufacturers’ Exports to China Tech Giant

On May 16, 2019, a sweeping U.S. export control rule went into effect that will impact the U.S. tech industry, but may also create an outsized risk for non-U.S. manufacturers. The rule, issued by the U.S. Department of...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Emerging Technologies to Be Controlled for Export: Comments Due December 19, 2018

On November 19, 2018, the U.S. Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released its advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) to control the export of emerging technologies. Comments on the ANPRM are...more

King & Spalding

Trade & Manufacturing - July 2015

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In This Issue: - Update on Trade Promotion Authority and Companion Trade Bills: A Lot Can Happen In Washington In 34 Days - Congress Allows Export-Import Bank Charter to Expire, for Now - WTO Finds That COOL Is...more

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