China, Iran, North Korea, Software, Telecommunication, Violations & Fines
(Source: Vinson & Elkins LLP, 14 Aug 2018.) By: David R. Johnson, Esq., drjohnson@velaw.com, +1 202-639-6706; and Daniel J. Gerkin, Esq., dgerkin@velaw.com, +1 202-639-6654. Both of Vinson & Elkins LLP. The President has signed the National Defense...
Defense Trade Controls, Denied & Restricted Parties, Export License, India, ITAR, Software, State Dept, UAE, Violations & Fines
By: Danielle McClellan What does a system analyst for a defense contractor, a church volunteer and an owner of 3 US companies all have in common? They all involve one woman, who will now spend 57 months in prison, encompassed each, and all at the same time. Hannah...
BIS, Deemed Export, Information Technology, Software
By: Brooke Driver At the end of October, BIS posted a response to an email advisory opinion request sent last March that answered the question “Are free trial periods subject to the EAR?” Specifically, the unidentified inquirer wanted to find out if he/she could skip...
BIS, Defense Trade Controls, Denied & Restricted Parties, Export License, Information Technology, Iran, ITAR, Licensing, Software, Terrorism, UAE, Violations & Fines
By: Brooke Driver On October 18, 2012, RH International, LLC, and its owner, Mohammed Reza Hajian, were convicted of violating the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. RH International was specifically accused of knowingly violating the IEEPA and the Iranian...
