Microsoft has agreed to pay $3.3 million to settle potential civil liability relating to exporting services or software to comprehensively sanctioned jurisdictions and Specially Designated Nationals (SDNs) in violation of OFAC's Cuba, Iran, Syria, and Ukraine-/Russia-Related sanctions programs.
An Estonian national has been indicted on eighteen counts related to conspiracy and other charges, including the procurement of sensitive US-made electronics for the Russian government and military. He engaged in this conduct despite being listed on the US Department of Commerce-maintained "Entity List," which designates individuals and companies barred from exporting items from the United States without a license.
The Automated Export System has been modified to report shipments governed by last Fall's Certain Advanced Computing and Semiconductor Manufacturing Items; Supercomputer and Semiconductor End Use Rules.
This rule adds the destination of Macau to the scope of the Regional Stability (RS) controls that were implemented specific to China in the October 7 advanced computing and semiconductor manufacturing equipment rule. …
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the final rule to amend the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reflect decisions made at Australia Group (AG) Virtual Implementation …
ITAR §127.12 describes the information which should accompany a voluntary disclosure. Historically, respondents to this information collection submitted their disclosures to DDTC in writing via …
DDTC has launched a pilot program pursuant to its authorities in ITAR § 120.22(b) in order to assess the concept of an Open General License (OGL) mechanism by which it may authorize …
Comments sought regarding areas and priorities for U.S. and Japan export control cooperation to help inform the work of the Japan-U.S. Commercial and Industrial Partnership (JUCIP) Export Control …
Following the Secretary of State’s certification to Congress that the Republic of Cyprus meets the statutory requirements to remove the policy of denial for exports, re-exports, and transfers …
DDTC temporarily suspended for a period of six (6) months the applicability of § 120.11(c) of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) for certain capacitors described in U.S. …
The Committee for the Assessment of Foreign Participation in the United States Telecommunications Services Sector, aka “Team Telecom” has recommended that the Federal Communications …
The year’s final meeting of the BIS Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee (RAPTAC) afforded participants a high-level overview of what industry comments on October’s …
The guidelines are intended to provide an overview of an effective compliance program and an introduction to defense trade controls, including information on the laws and regulations the U.S. …