A United States manufacturer of electronic test and measurement equipment and software mistakenly exported ITAR-controlled software under the EAR instead, resulting in a Consent Agreement and civil penalty of … [Read more...]
CBP Proposes Streamlining Origin Rules
for Imports from Canada and Mexico
I learned a new word recently: “goat-rope.” The safe-for-work definition is a big, confusing mess. While it can be used to describe many different situations, I thought it was a perfect description for the ways … [Read more...]
FTC’s New “Made in America” Rule Effective Today
The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a regulation that codifies its longstanding approach to labels claiming a product is made in the United States. Watch as George Thompson, International Trade … [Read more...]
DDTC Consent Agreement Highlights Technical Data Export Challenges
It’s my long-held position that technology controls present the most challenging export compliance challenge. Last month’s consent agreement between the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and Honeywell … [Read more...]
Expansion of Investment Restrictions on Chinese Military Companies
President Biden recently issued Executive Order 14032. This new EO expands previous restrictions that prohibit U.S. persons from investing in publicly traded shares of designated Chinese … [Read more...]
Settlements for Exports of Controlled Encryption Software to Iran
SAP, a German multinational software corporation with a significant U.S. presence, recently settled allegations that it violated OFAC and BIS regulations concerning exports of software, upgrades and patches … [Read more...]
Preliminary Injunction Halts Xiaomi’s Designation as a Communist Chinese Military Company
A US district court has granted a preliminary injunction halting enforcement of the Department of Defense’s designation of Xiaomi Corporation as a Communist Chinese military company. Watch the video as … [Read more...]
International Trade Policy Under the Biden Administration: What to Expect
Watch as international trade attorney George W. Thompson discusses the likely impacts on American international trade policies under the Biden administration. Thompson & Associates, PLLC provides … [Read more...]
More Made in USA Malarkey: FTC Issues Consent Order
Has it really been five years since we discussed the Federal Trade Commission’s enforcement action against Chemence, Inc. for improper Made in USA claims? Yes, five years and a few days, in fact, and the sad … [Read more...]
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