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Export Control Considerations in Employee Hiring

Export controls apply long before a product ships — they affect hiring, onboarding, and employee access to controlled technology. This guide explains how employers can manage deemed export risks through screening, licensing analysis, TCPs, remote access controls, and ongoing employee status reviews.

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CTP Delivers a Transnational Organized Crime Investigations Course

CTP recently delivered a one-week training program on Employing Special Techniques in Transnational Organized Crime Investigations (TOCI) to delegations from Ghana, Burkina Faso and Senegal at the West Africa Regional Training Center (RTC) in Accra, Ghana. Held on December 9-13, 2013, the course provided participants with an opportunity to apply specialized techniques to effectively detect and investigate suspected transnational organized crime activity.

Technology Part 1: An Overview

Explore the definition of 'technology' under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Learn about the General Technology Note (GTN), controlled technology, and how ECCN classifications impact export compliance.

Round 2 of Export Control Reform Now in Effect

Round 2 of Export Control Reform is now in effect, bringing significant changes to the U.S. Munitions List (USML) and Commerce Control List (CCL). Learn about the updates, licensing policies, and their impact on export compliance.

Exporting to Hong Kong? Don’t Be Caught Flat Footed Come April 19

Understand the latest export control changes for Hong Kong under U.S. regulations. Learn how new rules treat exports to Hong Kong as transactions to China and ensure compliance with EAR requirements.

Exceptions to Exemptions in Part 126: Considering UK, Australia and Canada

Explore the nuances of Part 126 exemptions under ITAR, focusing on key exceptions for the UK, Australia, and Canada. Stay compliant with export regulations and understand critical trade agreements.

CTP Supports CLDP Events in Ukraine and Pakistan

Discover how CTP supports CLDP events in Ukraine and Pakistan, fostering international partnerships and advancing commercial law development programs. Learn more about these impactful initiatives.

Investigative Training for Benin, Togo, Nigeria & Ghana

CTP facilitated a one-week Fundamental Investigative Criminal Analysis training program for law enforcement officials from Benin, Togo, Nigeria and Ghana at the State Department’s West Africa Regional Training Center in Accra, Ghana during the week of December 16-20, 2013.

Turning Back the Clock on Cuba…Kind Of

On Friday, June 16th, President Trump announced changes to the U.S. policy towards Cuba. His new Cuba policies seek to enhance compliance with U.S. law, hold the Cuban regime accountable for human rights abuses, further U.S. national security and foreign policy interests and those of the Cuban people, and lay the groundwork for empowering the Cuban people to develop greater economic and political liberty.

Real Compliance Risks for I-29 Visa Petitions

Another case has reached settlement involving foreign nationals with unlicensed access to controlled technology. In this instance, the company knew the law and applied for the necessary license but neglected to wait until the license was issued. It provided an expensive lesson for them and a timely reminder for us all.

Beware of Contracts Signed By Specially Designated Nationals

On July 20, 2017, the Office of the Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a $2 million penalty against ExxonMobil Corporation and two of its subsidiaries for violating the Ukraine-Related Sanctions Regulations.

The RTC Has a New Facility!

We have had a flurry of activity in Accra, Ghana with the Regional Training Center (RTC) relocating to a large, new facility supported by several additional staff experts.

Thinking About Investing in Petro? Not If You Don’t Want OFAC On Your Case

Unfamiliar with the “petro?” You’re likely not alone given the increasing variations of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies with their wild price increases and dips. Back on December 3, 2017, as part of the Venezuelan government’s five-hour Christmas special, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro introduced the “petro.”

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