Whether you are new to the field of export controls or seeking a comprehensive refresher, this is an invaluable opportunity to revisit intricate EAR, ITAR and OFAC controls, the mandates of federal agencies and the export items they regulate. This practical and interactive workshop will provide you with the nuts and bolts for dealing with day-to-day export compliance challenges, procedures and requirements and help you benefit from the advanced discussions that are the hallmark of the main conference.  

• What qualifies as an export?
  • Goods and services
  • Deemed exports
  • Technology
• Identifying agencies that regulate exports
  • What the Department of State oversees
  • Department of Treasury’s role in sanctions and embargoes
  • Department of Commerce regulations and role relative to the Department of State
  • Enforcement role of U.S. Customs and Border Protection
  • Where the Department of Energy fits in the export controls scheme
• Export acronyms demystified: AECA, BIS, CBP, DDTC, DTSA, DTRA, EAA, EAR, ECCN, ITAR, MLA, NISPOM, OFAC, SED, TAA, TCP, TTCP, USML
• The difference between defense and “dual-use” items
• Who you CAN’T do business with: Embargoed countries and denied parties
• Which exports require a license
• Deemed exports to foreign persons
• Exemptions
• The difference between “U.S. persons,” “foreign persons,” and “foreign nationals”
• When export laws affect imports
• Export controls in merger and acquisition transactions
• Screening: What you should know about your customers, suppliers, and vendors
• Why you should get familiar with your company’s EMS
• Where to find help: Websites with useful information
• Examples and case studies