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ICYMI: State Department Reaches $200M Settlement with RTX Corporation for Export Violations
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ICYMI: State Department Reaches $200M Settlement with RTX Corporation for Export Violations
Export, ITAR, U.S. Department of State (DOS), U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)

ICYMI: State Department Reaches $200M Settlement with RTX Corporation for Export Violations

The U.S. Department of State has reached a settlement with RTX Corporation to resolve 750 violations of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

The settlement resolved multiple violations including:

Unauthorized exports of defense articles resulting from the failure to establish proper jurisdiction and classification
Unauthorized exports of defense articles, including classified defense articles
Unauthorized exports of defense articles by employees via hand-carry to proscribed destinations listed in 22 C.F.R. 126.1; and
Violations of terms, conditions, and provisos of Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) authorizations

RTX disclosed the violations voluntarily and cooperated with the State Department’s review.

Under the terms of the agreement, RTX will pay a penalty of $200M. $100 million will be suspended and used for remedial compliance measures to improve RTX’s compliance program. RTX must also engage an external Special Compliance Officer to ensure compliance with the agreement for at least 24 months.

This settlement demonstrates the State Department’s priorities in enforcing export controls and the importance of prioritizing compliance programs.

Diaz Trade Law can help create a new export compliance plan for your business or review and update an existing one. To learn more about how we can help, contact us at info@diaztradelaw.com or call us at 305-456-3830.

By Jennifer Diaz|2024-09-10T15:39:03-04:00September 10, 2024|Export, ITAR, U.S. Department of State (DOS), U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC)|0 Comments

Building & Maintaining an Export Compliance Plan
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Building & Maintaining an Export Compliance Plan
Bloomberg, Bloomberg Export, International Law, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

Building & Maintaining an Export Compliance Plan

Diaz Trade Law is enthusiastic to announce Bloomberg Law published another one of our articles, “Building & Maintaining an Export Compliance Plan “! We also thank our law clerk, Gabi Perez, for her support with research for this article. Below is the article reproduced with permission for your reading pleasure. 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.

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By Jennifer Diaz|2023-07-26T15:38:09-04:00October 18, 2022|Bloomberg, Bloomberg Export, International Law, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)|0 Comments

Bloomberg Law – Introduction to U.S. Export Controls: Part 2
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Bloomberg Law – Introduction to U.S. Export Controls: Part 2
Best Practices, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Export, EAR, EEI, Export, International Law, International Trade, ITAR, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

Bloomberg Law – Introduction to U.S. Export Controls: Part 2

Diaz Trade Law is enthusiastic to announce Bloomberg Law published another one of our articles, “Introduction to US Export Controls Part 2“! Below is the article reproduced with permission for your reading pleasure. 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|2023-07-26T12:42:39-04:00December 17, 2021|Best Practices, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Export, EAR, EEI, Export, International Law, International Trade, ITAR, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|0 Comments

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 Importance of Regular Export Compliance Training for your Business

What’s Export Compliance?

Boundless opportunities exist for U.S. businesses when they export their products and services to foreign markets. In fact, over 95% of the world’s consumers are located outside of the United States. However, the vast export opportunities must be tempered by your duty to diligently and effectively comply with U.S. export control laws under the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and the U.S. State Department’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”).

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By Jennifer Diaz|2021-11-04T15:29:30-04:00November 20, 2020|Export, FCPA, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)|17 Comments