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BSG Consulting is a global trade consulting firm that advises companies on how best to comply with export, import, transaction and activity regulations administered by the US Departments of Commerce, State and Treasury.

BSG’s consultants have extensive industry and government experience.  Our wide range of services include providing day-to-day compliance consulting, conducting export compliance assessments, assisting companies with drafting and implementing export procedures. Our consultants also conduct public compliance seminars through the Export Compliance Training Institute.

BSG is a partnership of John Black and Associates, Ltd., Albemeer, Inc., and Gearity Consulting Group, Inc.    www.tradecontrols.com

Pillsbury is a full-service law firm with market-leading strengths in the energy, financial services, real estate and technology sectors. With offices in the world's major financial and technology centers, we counsel clients on all aspects of global transactions and litigation. Our multidisciplinary teams allow us to anticipate trends and offer a 360-degree perspective on complex business and legal issues—helping clients take greater advantage of opportunities and better mitigate risk.

What Sets Us Apart? Pillsbury is distinguished by its highly collaborative, cost-effective approach to client work. A decade ago, we pioneered the client team model as a means of immersing ourselves in our clients' worlds. We have since expanded this service model to include issue-specific task forces and multidisciplinary teams that focus on the emerging trends that are likely to impact our clients' businesses. We make this significant and sustained investment to stay ahead of change so that our clients are well positioned for future success.    www.pillsburylaw.com

Since our inception, we have built our reputation and gained acclaim as a company that provides exceptional customer service, top-notch solutions and the best business value in the industry. The regulatory environment is continuously changing and fines, penalties and sanctions are getting costlier and stiffer.

We offer a variety of services and solutions that will enable you to maintain compliance, accurately identify restricted parties before goods leave port, avoid fines, penalties and sanctions and maintain an audit trail of your screening activities to reduce risk. We have many easy-to-use solutions, that allow you to quickly and efficiently screen your prospects and clients against one of the most comprehensive databases of restricted and denied parties in the industry. We understand that your time is valuable and that you need to focus on building business and servicing clients, which is why we offer the ability to directly integrate our database(s) with your system(s) to ensure compliance and reduce risk. Our bulk screening services enable you to screen your list of current or prospective customers with ease. Our content licensing services enable you to simplify the process of integrating your internal data. No matter your screening needs we have the solutions and flexibility for you, and we have multiple complimentary services to assist you in maintaining 100% compliance.

With our offices from West to East Coast of the United States, and our satellite locations in across the globe, we offer a wide range of expertise to assist you in your regulatory needs.
www.mkdataservices.com

Export controls are constantly evolving and their enforcement is increasingly aggressive. Whether you manufacture or distribute military products, software or other technology, or even simple commercial products, changes in export controls mean changes to the way you do business.

Published every 5 weeks, each issue of WorldECR brings news of key developments in export regulation, enforcement and sanctions, and advice on compliance and best practice.

WorldECR helps its readers stay on top of:

• Developments in export control regulation and policy around the world
• Changing enforcement policies and practice governing export and re-export
• Legal implications of changing distribution technologies
• Best practice in trade regulation compliance
• Encryption, technology transfer and end-use and end-user controls
• Developments in deemed export rules
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Impact of regulatory change on export and supply chain finance
• Export control implications to offshoring strategies and agreements
• and more....

For more information and a free sample copy, visit www.worldecr.com

ITC Strategies is a comprehensive export and import compliance consulting business offering a wide range of tailored services from one-time compliance assessments to the development of complete Corporate compliance programs. ITC Strategies can provide in-house training as well as larger scale seminars on ITAR, EAR and Customs compliance.  We can also offer consulting, analysis, advice and assistance with: DDTC Registration, Compliance Assessments, Licensing Preparation, License Management, Customs and Shipping, Compliance Manuals, Voluntary Disclosures, Commodity Jurisdictions, Commodity Classifications and Consent Agreements.    www.itcstrategies.com

For almost a century, Vinson & Elkins lawyers have provided innovative business solutions for clients whose needs are as diverse as the entities they represent. In today's challenging environment of global markets, volatile economies and complex human and environmental issues, our time-tested role as trusted advisor has become even more critical. The depth and breadth of our lawyers' experience, combined with the responsiveness and efficiencies of the firm's global reach, enables Vinson & Elkins to serve clients from start-up, to the negotiating table and boardroom, before legislative and regulatory bodies, in the courtroom, and beyond.

In those days, the oil boom was already transforming Texas and the world, and Houston was home to much of the energy industry's activity. V&E "cut its teeth" on oil and gas matters, and today remains one of the world's leading energy law firms, with offices in Abu Dhabi, Austin, Dallas, Houston, New York, Washington, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Palo Alto, Riyadh, Moscow, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Influenced by the strong personalities of its founding partners, V&E 's early hallmarks were stability, adaptability and a congenial informality among its lawyers. Those traits are still in evidence today, even as Vinson & Elkins has grown into a worldwide operation with over 750 lawyers in 15 offices across the globe.

www.velaw.com

The North Alabama International Trade Association (NAITA) is a business-driven organization with the mission to promote economic growth through international trade education, training and networking. NAITA, a non-profit membership organization, provides an international networking forum, education on trade issues, and prepares business for global success. NAITA’s vision is to be the regional resource for international trade development. NAITA is managed by the Madison County Commission International Trade Development Center - Your Partner in the Global Marketplace.

Over 330 World Trade Centers in 98 countries represent a global membership network of the World Trade Center Association. a non-profit organisation established in 1969;to promote international business relationships, encourage mutual assistance and cooperation among its member and to foster increased participation in world trade by developing nations. As economic development platforms, World Trade Centers raise the international profile of the city or region they serve.

In each city, where they are active or planned, they are symbols of the international connectedness and competitiveness of a community. They serve to advantage businesses in conducting profitable international trade, enable communication among related businesses and build a supportive network, all as a means of bringing value to the city. As iconic or prominent landmarks they are the gathering place for businesses, agencies and players for the promotion of international commerce; they provide a convenient and premier international business address for business and tenants to use or occupy as they expand operations in new markets.

The World Trade Centers are a unique and growing icon in international trade for the hundreds of communities and countless thousands of internationally active businesses that have benefitted from the power of its services. The World Trade Center Association is committed to the continuous development of World Trade Centers worldwide.

The newly established World Trade Center Club London provides a business and social forum that opens doors and builds connections from and to business parties in the UK region (London, Southampton, Milton Keynes, Hull & Humber). It provides visiting business and potential tenants with a prominent office address and through its trade services it facilitates a peer to peer network with companies, trade organisations and agencies to share best practices, build relationships, skills, knowledge and opportunities to increase international trade growth . To find out more go to www.wtcaonline.com or join us at LinkedIn Groups World Trade Center Club London; www.facebook.com/wtccl or World Trade Center London and follow us on www.twitter.com/londonwtc

The Deloitte Customs & Global Trade team is market leading in the export controls field and has specialists in global export control regulations, including EU and national Member State regimes, US and relevant extra-territorial requirements, as well as many regional regimes in the Middle East and Asia Pacific (such as Singapore, Japan, China and Malaysia). Our multi-disciplinary team consists of lawyers, ex-Government officials, industry experts, and consultants, providing years of export control experience across both dual-use and military controls.

The team has unrivalled experience in assessing, developing and implementing comprehensive, customised, user-friendly and robust export control compliance programmes, and has extensive knowledge and experience in developing and implementing leading practice tools and processes across many industries.  Whether clients require export compliance awareness or technical training, transactional ad-hoc advice on technical export requirements (e.g. product classification and licensing advice), a high-level/quick-scan export compliance risk assessment or the development and implementation of a comprehensive export compliance management system, our group delivers optimal solutions that strive to exceed client expectations. We blend in-depth regulatory and technical knowledge with tried and tested policy and control procedures to streamline compliance operations.

Deloitte’s Customs & Global Trade practice includes a worldwide network of over 554 international trade professionals in over 117 countries. The team works together seamlessly to provide strategic and cost-effective export, supply chain and customs compliance solutions across the globe. We apply consistent methodologies everywhere in the world, founded on a thorough understanding of laws and regulations, leading-industry practices and state-of-the-art trade compliance technology.

The mission of the UAE Trade Office in the United States is to further enhance and maintain the positive nature of the UAE - US bilateral trade and commercial relationship. Trade Office core objectives include assessing viable opportunities and assisting in negotiating trade and commercial agreements between the UAE and the US, fulfilling the economic and commercial objectives established by the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and promoting the UAE as the preferred investment destination for US companies and individuals in the Middle East. The Trade Office participates in a number of activities to achieve these objectives. In particular, the Commercial Counselor and Trade Office employees are instrumental in the organization and implementation of UAE and US sector-specific trade delegations and work closely with their various US and UAE partner organizations to create a value-adding business environment. The Trade Office also assists individual UAE and US companies interested in exporting to either country from a simple distribution of goods to the establishment of regional branch offices. The Trade Office is proud of the historically strong UAE – US bilateral economic relationship as trade between the US and the UAE reached a record high of $18.34 billion in 2011. With this in mind, the UAE Trade Office is committed to building upon the strength of this relationship in the years to come. Please visit our website at www.uaetrade-usa.org for more information."

This monthly magazine is the only publication devoted exclusively to providing news and analysis of the export licensing requirements and law enforcement activities of the Commerce, State and Treasury departments.  Its exclusive and advance reports are aimed at helping you speed your products through the government export licensing maze to customers abroad and avoid costly legal troubles.
Each issue will provide you with the latest news on enforcement of the Export Administration Regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, U.S. trade sanctions, Census export reporting rules, including AES compliance, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.  You will also find detailed and expert articles on regulatory and policy changes at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Justice Department. 

The Export Practitioner is read by hundreds of export managers, international trade lawyers, and trade consultants with some of the largest exporters in the world and some of the smallest.   Just as they do, you will find information in each issue that you can apply directly to coping with U.S. export controls and trade sanctions.    www.exportprac.com

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With more than a century’s worth of experience, Oppenhoff & Partner advises clients on all aspects of business law.  Since our beginnings in 1908 in Cologne, we have grown into one of Germany’s leading national and international business law firms thanks to the foresight and guidance of Dr. Walter Oppenhoff.  During the years between 2001 and 2008, we strengthened our global position by joining with the British law firm Linklaters, and on January 1, 2008 we created our current firm of 55 expert lawyers ready to serve you.

  The U.S.A. Regional Trade Center (USARTC) is a Public-Private Partnership between the Government of Sharjah and SS General Trading LLC, a division of NASCO with offices in Sharjah, Dubai and the USA. The USARTC is located at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry Expo center Complex and is sponsored by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).

The USARTC is a centrally located regional base of operations - a "one-stop shop" for participating US federal and state government representative offices, non-governmental organizations (NGO), non-profit organizations, export loan providers, etc. The USARTC helps US SME's seeking to do business, those new to exporting and more experienced exporters to the UAE and greater region.

The USARTC is aligned with the stated objectives of President Obama in his National Export Initiative which seeks to double U.S. exports by 2015. According to the National US Arab Chamber of Commerce, by 2013 exports to the MENA region are expected to reach US $1 trillion, sustaining over 1 million jobs. The USARTC is a win-win proposition for US SME's and our trading partners throughout the region. In addition to being a "one-stop shop" for US government and state services, the USARTC will offer serviced office and virtual office services to US SME's as an affordable means to explore opportunities, enter and establish a presence in regional markets.

The USARTC will enhance US companies, and particularly SMEs' ability to enter and stay in regional markets by providing a cost-effective, centrally located venue with excellent infrastructure and a skilled workforce, to allow federal, state, NGO's and non-profit services to have a physical presence on the ground co-located with SME's, and within export markets.

MISSION STATEMENT

"To enable business, trade and cultural understanding between the USA , UAE and greater region, by facilitating service, trade, manufacturing and agricultural export opportunities for US Small and Medium size Enterprises (SME's) to the region, which will ultimately create US jobs through US exports."

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Through our relentless focus on client success, our team delivers integrated legal solutions to complex business issues. We do this by actively listening to our clients and understanding their needs, their business and their industry.

The McCarthy Tétrault brand is synonymous with great depth and breadth of legal expertise and experience, which has created superior value for our clients since 1855. We have a history of taking bold steps — from building Canada’s first national law firm model to incorporating an integrated structure — to better serve our clients. Our approach creates a single, client-focused team that takes advantage of our size and scale, and frees our lawyers to do what they do best: delivering customized legal services that help you achieve your goals.

McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that delivers integrated business law, litigation services, tax law, real property law, labour and employment law nationally and globally through offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City, as well as London, UK.    www.mccarthy.ca

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The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore is the largest foreign business chamber in Singapore. We represent an estimated $25 billion of investments in Singapore and the region. Our 4,500 members represent more than 720 companies. With more than 200 business events per year, and 13 industry-focused committees, AmCham will help you gain invaluable insights into doing business in Asia.

For more information, visit www.amcham.org.sg

 

 

 

 

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The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago ("ITA/GC") is a not-for-profit, voluntary business association dedicated to promoting international commerce in all its forms.

The ITA/GC provides a forum for the exchange of practical information and insight within the international business community. Members share interests in import and export matters, in international investment, alliance, and licensing opportunities; and—in the broader sense—doing business across the world.

ITA/GC is the largest association of its kind in Illinois. With around 500 members, we represent a range of materials, merchandise, and service companies, consular and diplomatic groups, academics, and individuals. It is our policy to maintain an approximate equivalence of manufacturing and service firm membership.

The International Trade Association of Greater Chicago has received broad recognition for its work, receiving the United States of America's highest international trade award, the President's "E" Award for Export Service. We were commended for exemplary leadership and commitment to the development, enhancement and promotion of international trade.    www.itagc.org

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SECURUS Strategic Trade Solutions, LLC is a private company with a public mission. We offer customized solutions to companies, governments, and non-governmental organizations to help them navigate, design, and enhance global trade regulations and operations. SECURUS provides insight, analysis, and information on trade control and compliance issues from all corners of the globe. We draw from a highly qualified team and pool of resources to provide strategic trade solutions for a safer and more prosperous world.

SECURUS offers the following Products and Services:

• Information and analysis concerning national trade control systems from the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Former Soviet Union, and Middle East;
• Training for businesses on how to comply with applicable trade controls and establish effective internal compliance programs;
• Support for national governments on drafting strategic trade control laws, instituting trade regulation systems, and engaging foreign and domestic industry;
• External audits of companies’ trade compliance programs and guidance on specific global trade control compliance issues; and
• Electronic compliance tools such as international restricted party and controlled commodity databases.

The SECURUS Team has over fifteen years of combined experience on global trade controls, and currently includes the following members:

• Ryan Lynch Cathie, Managing Director, Products & Innovation, specializes in Middle East trade controls and industry compliance. For four years, he has served as an analyst on assessments of foreign export control systems and as a consultant to public agencies on strategic trade and export control matters involving the Persian Gulf and North Africa. In addition, he has worked with various industries to develop electronic tools and internal compliance strategies. Ryan in based in Washington, D.C., and be reached at (412) 491-2703 or via e-mail at ryan.cathie@securustrade.com.
• Jay P. Nash, Managing Director, Strategy & Development is an expert in the field of Asian-Pacific export controls, with more than five years of experience analyzing global trade controls, training company and government personnel on export controls and compliance, and advising clients on trade control matters. He is proficient in Mandarin Chinese and lived and worked in China. Jay is based in Georgia, and can be reached at (706) 621-7885 or by e-mail at jay.nash@securustrade.com.
• Richard Glen Young, Managing Director, Operations & Analysis, has more than seven years of experience coordinating and conducting research and analysis on national trade control systems, with particular focus on the Former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. He has helped design strategic trade control and compliance solutions for companies and government actors around the globe. Richard is based in Austin, Texas, and can be reached at (940) 867-8172 or by e-mail at richard.young@securustrade.com.

In addition to its in-house team and expertise, SECURUS has a wide-reaching network of partners, information resources, and technical specialists with extensive experience in U.S. export and import controls, EU trade regulations, and dual-use commodity classification. Our partners work with us to address and offer solutions for any strategic trade issue or need.

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