U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Archives - Page 16 of 24

Exporting 101 – Introduction to Export Controls

On April 30, 2021, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced that it had fined FLIR Systems, Inc. $307,922 for an egregious violation of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) for misrepresentations made in commodity jurisdiction (“CJ”) requests. A BIS spokesperson said: “BIS will not tolerate exporters that provide inaccurate or incomplete representations related to export regulations and laws.”

This recent announcement is a textbook example of why it is important to obtain counsel and be both proactive and truthful in regards to your export compliance. Whether you are new to exporting or looking to understand the foundations of export controls, including a discussion of recent penalty cases like FLIR’s (so they do not happen to you), or a seasoned professional looking to understand the latest developments, this one-hour webinar is a must attend. Register today to hear directly from the following expert duo:

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-07-29T12:14:11-04:00May 7, 2021|10+2, Best Practices, China, EAR, EEI, Expert, Export, International Trade, ITAR, Speaking, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|0 Comments

The CAPTA List – An Introduction

Co-Authored by Sharath Patil

What’s the CAPTA List?

The Correspondent Account or Payable-Through Account Sanctions List (“CAPTA” List”) is a list maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). The CAPTA List identifies foreign financial institutions that are prohibited or in some way restricted from maintaining a correspondent account or a payable-through account in the United States.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-07-29T12:23:23-04:00April 15, 2021|Export, International Trade, Iran, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|0 Comments

Submitting a Voluntary Self-Disclosure to OFAC
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Submitting a Voluntary Self-Disclosure to OFAC
Best Practices, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Export, Bloomberg VSD, Export, International Trade, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Submitting a Voluntary Self-Disclosure to OFAC

Diaz Trade Law is enthusiastic to announce Bloomberg Law published another one of our articles, “Submitting a Voluntary Self-Disclosure to OFAC”! Below is the article reproduced with permission for your reading pleasure. We’d love to hear your feedback!

You can read the article here (where you’ll have the ability to access all of the great hyperlinks). Please note you cannot click on the hyperlinks below.

We’d love to hear your feedback!

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By Jennifer Diaz|2023-08-07T09:49:25-04:00April 6, 2021|Best Practices, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Export, Bloomberg VSD, Export, International Trade, U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|0 Comments

OFAC Issues Clarifying Guidance on Communist Chinese Military Companies Sanctions

Background on EO 13959

On November 12, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13959 (“EO 13959”), Addressing the Threat from Securities Investments that Finance Communist Chinese Military Companies. EO 13959 prohibits U.S. investors from purchasing or investing in securities of companies identified by the U.S. government as Communist Chinese military companies (“CCMCs”), a designation determined by the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Since former President Trump signed EO 13959, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has issued clarifying guidance and general licenses on this matter.

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