The Disruptive Technology Strike Force was launched February 16, 2023 by the Department of Commerce, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in an effort to prevent the unlawful acquisition of advanced technologies by foreign adversaries.  To date this effort has resulted in numerous cases being filed against parties involved in sanctions

As 2024 begins, it will be interesting to note how developments in Export Administration Regulations (EAR) will unfold.  The previous year has seen tightening of export controls, increased enforcement activities, increased penalties, and co-operation of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) with enforcement agencies in this nation and abroad. What are Export Administration Regulations

A 2023 report from the U.S. House of Representatives stressed the importance of Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) export controls to mitigate threats economic and national security threats from China.  The bipartisan report stressed that China is using military, economic strength, and it technological base to further an agenda of global domination.  It further

Performance of export control classifications is a requirement for businesses conducting sales of products and services, even if the sale is conducted within the United States, because the customer may be a non-U.S. person.  Classification of products provides a determination that a proposed transaction is allowed under federal regulations, is prohibited, or requires licensing or

The National Security Guardrails for CHIPS have been established by the U.S. Department of Commerce in an effort to prevent manufacturing subsidies for semiconductor manufacturing and research and development from being diverted into nations considered to be national security threats.  The CHIPS and Science Act, originally published in March of 2023 is an incentive to

A Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA) is a requirement under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) when an organization exports a defense service, technical data, or the assembly of a defense article.  A defense article is defined as an item or technical data that is enumerated in the United States Munitions List (USML).  Other important

Integrating compliance of export law and immigration discrimination requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) can be challenging.  Employers who export items controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) must prevent the deemed export of technical data to non U.S. Persons while avoiding employment discrimination.  Recently, both SpaceX

Managing an Export Compliance Program (ECP) properly ensures its effectiveness.  These programs are essential to the sustainability of a business.  However, any plan, no matter how well conceived, is only as effective as its execution.   Planning the Export Compliance Program Specific requirements for an Export Compliance Program are contingent on the types of products an

Regular training for export compliance is more important than ever.  This is due to dynamic changes in export regulations and increased enforcement of those regulations.  CVG Strategy offers up to date training for Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  Our training is interesting and engaging for participants and allows ample

Matthew S. Axelrod, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Commerce, released a memorandum July 26, 2023, announcing changes in antiboycott reporting and compliance requirements.  This announcement follows a series of similar memorandums from the Department of Commerce that have increased the intensity of export enforcement actions. History of U.S. Antiboycott Regulations

Voluntary Self-Disclosure policy updates were issued jointly by the Department of Commerce, Department of Treasury, and the Department of Justice.  Under the moniker of Tri-Seal, the three agencies provided information about the self-disclosure process for violations of sanctions, export regulations, and other national security laws. These three agencies have been increasingly coordinating efforts to prevent

A Five Eyes export control agreement seeks to enhance the security concerns of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States by formally committing to coordinate export control enforcement efforts.  Matthew S. Axelrod, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement, stated that this will result in detentions, public identification, and penalties for

The Department of Defense (DoD) is addressing foreign influence in academia with the publication a foreign entities list that includes threats to U.S. national security.  This was announced in an address from Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD R&E).  By adding this requirement for screening of potential partners, the Pentagon

During a recent address at the Ethics and Compliance Initiative Impact Conference, Marshall Miller, the Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice (DOJ), stressed Export Compliance diligence in ensuring compliance with export regulations.  He further stated that as the agency continues enforcement efforts connected to United States national security investigations that they

Recent enforcement activities by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) illustrate the importance of having a viable Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Export Compliance Program.  These events including a 300-million-dollar penalty imposed on Seagate Technology earlier this year, are as Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement Matthew Axelrod described, “a clarion call” for businesses to comply