Author: Jennifer Saak
Guide to Submitting Public Comment to BIS on Export Controls for Emerging Technologies
Export controls compliance continues to be a dynamic area with a lot of regulatory change. As the U.S. government figures out the risks of new, innovative technologies to U.S. national security, there is an opportunity for your company or university...
Export Controls Compliance Training Got You Stumped?
Train your employees. We all know that this is a key element of any strong export compliance program. But it’s also one of the hardest elements to establish and drive home. Perhaps it’s even up there with Management Commitment in...
Presumption of Denial
China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation Second Academy Hebei Far East Communication System Engineering CETC Research Institute CASIC Academy of Defense Technology These four organizations all sound like solid scientific organizations that your company or university might considering doing business...
EAR vs. ITAR Compliance: Can You Name 5 Differences?
Compliance to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are rooted in the same concept behind many government regulations: Sometimes you need to ask the government for permission before doing something. Especially if that...
What is My ECCN Classification?
Export controls compliance is not a game. ZTE Corporation, the recent focus of a very significant enforcement case with an approximate $430 million in OFAC penalties, might agree. Export classification (or ECCN classification), in particular, is a driving factor for...
Export Compliance: Should it Fall Under Research Compliance?
Export compliance at a university is not just about the research. Is research a significant factor affecting an institution’s compliance needs? Yes. And that’s why many universities and non-profit research centers place export controls oversight (for EAR compliance, ITAR restrictions,...
Export Controls: 5 Ways to Monitor Changing U.S. Regulations in the Coming Year
Now is the time to think strategically about the new year. How will you stay on top of dynamic export controls regulations and remain compliant? As the Export Control Reform (ECR) Initiative continues, there are still some crucial pending changes...
Export Controls Acronyms: Understanding the Alphabet Soup Video
https://www.youtube.com/embed/UmKbE0cEmuc Confused by the alphabet soup of acronyms in the world of export controls? Watch this short video to quickly learn the basic terms from the U.S. regulations.
Are Your Faculty Contacting BIS, DDTC, and OFAC Directly?
Yes. It’s true. This does happen. If the export control compliance efforts are lacking at your institution, it may even be happening at your university! Let’s walk through 3 reasons why this line of communication is less than perfect. And,...
The Final Rule Deconstructed Video
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZtP31yWVo0o Do you get frustrated by the small print in EAR and ITAR rulings? Watch this short video to learn basic tricks for quickly grasping the main points. We point out key places to look before you dive into a...
