Posts in OFAC
March 20, 2012
Posted in
ITAR, EAR, OFAC, Export Control Reform Initiative
One of the big questions in the international business world is: “Are my products and/or data controlled by export compliance regulations?” The answer is ... YES! Most people are shocked to learn that nearly everything is export controlled.
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March 12, 2012
Posted in
ITAR, EAR, OFAC, Violations
An Australian man and his company have been charged with several counts of violating the EAR and ITAR (as well as OFAC trade embargoes). The charges point to an alleged scheme to export restricted items from the U.S. to Iran.
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February 28, 2012
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EAR, OFAC, Violations, Denied Parties Lists
The U.S. Government continues to enforce a variety of export compliance laws in an effort to thwart the movement of goods and services to Iran. This has resulted in substantial penalties for individuals and companies who attempt to circumvent these regulations.
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January 5, 2011
Posted in
ITAR, EAR, OFAC, Violations, Best Practices
We answer dozens of questions about U.S. export regulations every week. One time, a man asked me if he needed a license to export chicken feet to China! Of course, I told him to check USML Categories VI, XII and XIV and report back to me later. (This was a real question!)
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