The new encryption regulations that BIS published on June 25, 2010, were supposed to simplify the self-classification and export of products containing encryption elements, but the new rules also added many new complexities to the process.  In addition, many encryption items are not covered by these changes and will still require advance review by BIS and licensing in some cases.  The regulations represent the first major step in the Obama administration's promised export control reform program. This audio-conference briefing will help you understand the new regulations and how they apply to your products.  The 90-minute briefing features C. Randall Pratt, director of the information technology controls division in BIS and Ben Flowe, a partner with the D.C. law firm of Berliner, Corcoran and Rowe.  To order a copy of a CD recording of the briefing and slides used by the speakers, just click Add to Cart below.

The United Kingdom’s recently enacted Bribery Act of 2010 will require you to examine your anticorruption and ethics program to assure compliance with a law that reaches far beyond the UK and touches any firm that does any business in the UK.  This means that even non-UK firms can fall under its extraterritorial scope.  The UK Act will impose criminal penalties not only for the bribery of government and nongovernment officials, but also for a company’s failure to establish adequate procedures to prevent bribery.  This timely audio-conference will give you a detailed analysis of what’s in the new law plus practical advice on how to adjust your current compliance program to meet its complex requirements.  Our two speakers are experts in corporate ethics and antibribery compliance in the U.S. and UK: Barry M. Sabin, Partner, Washington, DC, Office of Latham & Watkins, and Daniel Smith, Senior Associate, London Office, Latham & Watkins. To order a CD recording of this program and speakers' slides, just click Add to Cart below.

One of the most vexing problems facing international firms is the hiring of foreign and dual nationals who will have access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls.  Because of differences in how the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) treat foreign and dual nationals, particularly regarding country of origin, firms have to deal with confusing and often conflicting rules and requirements.  This audio-conference briefing explained these complex ITAR and EAR controls, what companies can do to overcome the employment hurdles that arise when hiring foreign nationals and how to navigate the export licensing process successfully so these employees can work with colleagues, customers, suppliers and subcontractors. Our expert featured speakers were Harold Paul Luks, a partner with Luks Cormaney LLP, and Lynn Van Buren, a partner with DLA Piper.  To order a CD recording of this 90-minute program and the accompanying slides used by the speakers, just click Add to Cart below.

In October 2007, the Justice Department launched its National Counter-Proliferation Initiative to increase the detection and prosecution of export control violations.  In the two years since this program started, the number of criminal and civil cases targeting violations of the ITAR, EAR and trade sanctions has jumped sharply.  Often working together as part of a joint task force, federal agents from the FBI, Justice, BIS, ICE, OFAC, State and Defense have prosecuted companies and individuals for illegally exporting goods and technology not only to countries such as Iran, China and Cuba but also to close allies such as Canada, Mexico, Taiwan and Israel.  This one-hour briefing will give you a first-hand view of what, who and how the U.S. government is targeting export violations.  Our featured speakers are Steven W. Pelak, National Coordinator for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Justice, and John T. Masterson Jr., Chief Counsel for Industry and Security in Department of Commerce.  To receive CD recording of the briefing and slides used by speakers, just click Add to Cart below.

Some of the most confusing and complicated rules in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are those that apply to the brokering of defense articles and services.  For years, U.S. exporters and their foreign distributors and agents have struggled to understand and comply with ITAR Part 129.  State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls has now released a draft proposal to amend these rules.  You can obtain detailed training on current brokering requirements and a preview and explanation of the proposed changes by ordering the CD recording of our audio-conference briefing on March 16, 2010.  The 90-minute program featured two experts on ITAR requirements and brokering rules, Jason M. Silverman, a partner in the law firm of McKenna Long and Aldridge, and John R. Liebman, of counsel with McKenna Long and Aldridge.  In addition to the CD you will receive a copy of their PowerPoint presentation.  Click Add to Cart below to order your CD.

In August 2009, the European Union implemented changes to its dual-use export control regime for the first time in a decade.   These significant reforms will have an impact on the compliance programs of all firms doing business in Europe, as well as U.S. companies that export goods or technology to any of the 27 countries belonging to the EU or ship items through those nations.  Included in the changes are new rules for “brokering services.”   This timely program will provide you with an overview of the changes that became effective with implementation of new Council Regulation No. 428/2009.  It also will offer a brief refresher on the existing EU dual-use regulations and key obligations; a heads up to new WMD and military end-use brokering controls and an explanation of the new controls on non-EU items in transit through the EU.  This briefing was held on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.   Our featured speakers were two experts on EU export controls from the London office of Baker & McKenzie, LLP: Senior Associate Sunny Mann and Associate James Robinson.  You can order a copy of the CD recording of the program and accompanying PowerPoint by clicking Add to Cart below.

In 2007 and 2008, major changes were made to the statute, regulations and executive order that govern reviews of foreign investments by the interagency Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS).  Those changes may face significant tests in the near future.  With the decline in the market capitalization of many U.S. companies and growing foreign holdings of U.S. dollars, a new wave of investments, mergers and acquisitions by foreign buyers, especially from China, India and the Middle East, may be coming.  This timely and valuable audio-conference briefing will give you an insider’s understanding of the CFIUS process and what you must know to navigate successfully a foreign acquisition of a U.S. company.   Our speakers were Nova J. Daly, public policy consultant with Wiley Rein LLP, and Theodore R. Posner, partner with Crowell & Moring LLP.  To order CD recording of program and accompanying PowerPoint, please click Add to Cart below.

With European Union moving to exert greater authority over export control policies and practices of its 27 member countries, firms doing business in Europe must be aware of rules and regulations that restrict trade within EU and exports to other countries.  The risks of getting it wrong have never been greater.  Exports from the EU of dual-use items and technology are facing increased scrutiny, with marked increase in enforcement and prosecutions.  How do these controls compare with U.S. requirements?  What must you know when exporting from Europe?   What potential penalties do you face for violating EU export rules?  Order the CD recording and PowerPoint slides from this 90-minute briefing to get an introduction to current EU controls and proposals for new restrictions. Featured speakers are Sunny Mann, Senior Associate, Baker & McKenzie LLP, and Hamish Wood, Manager, International Trade Compliance, Halliburton.