The Export Compliance Basics of ITAR and EAR – Understanding Key Terms, Issues, Similarities and Differences

EAR, ITAR, Software

At the Export Compliance Training Institute, we field questions every day about the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) export control regulations. Complying with these regulations is essential for...

President Signs Export Controls Legislation Subjecting Emerging and Foundational Technologies to Enhanced Controls

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...

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – Enhanced Security Plan Sets Best Practices for Use of Cloud Services for Sensitive Data

DOJ, EAR, ITAR, Software

By:  Pablo LeCour, Partner, plecour@deloitte.co.uk; Tina Carlile, Senior Manager, ticarlile@deloitte.co.uk; and Ziyu Chin, Senior Consultant, ziyu.chin@deloitte.co.uk. All of Deloitte. In December 2017 a global software company serving the telecommunications industry...

It Never Pays to Use Your Church to Cover Your Export Violations

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...

Update Your AESPcLink Software

AES, Software

By: Brooke Driver Source: AES Broadcast #2014082 Have you updated your AESPcLink software yet? If you are having issues with the new Foreign Trade Regulations data fields; Ultimate Consignee Type and License Value not being visible in AESPcLink, please update your...

BIS Publishes Advisory Letter Concerning Screening Requirements for Posting Time-Limited EAR99 Software on Public Website

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...