When I was a kid, my father used to provide me with a wealth of important “life lessons,” doled out in simple one-liners that I could carry with me as I grew older. One of my favorites was “If you’re going to run with the pack, make sure you’re the leader.” Another that has served […]

Posted on July 15th, 2008 by keeton
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What is a DSP-73 Export License? Other than the DSP-5 Export License, the DSP-73 is the type of license I hear referenced most often in the export compliance community. The purpose of a DSP-73 license is to allow for the temporary (not permanent) export of controlled goods regulated by the Department of State. This means […]

Posted on June 4th, 2008 by keeton
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On April 17, 2008, new legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives (“Securing Exports Through Coordination and Technology Act,” H.R. 5828) by Representatives Don Mazullo (R-IL) and Adam Smith (D-WA). This bill, which is intended to “enhance the reliability of information in the Automated Export System,” would significantly change the current AES filing environment. […]

Posted on May 1st, 2008 by keeton
Filed under: EAR, ITAR | Comments Off on H.R. 5828 Would Significantly Change the Current AES Environment

I thought it might be time, to put the “legalities” of export controls aside, and instead, view these “controls”, whether they be BIS or OFAC’s, from the eye of the people that truly are affected-and I am not talking about American businesses, which though do have valid reasons to dispute unilateral embargoes placed by the […]

Posted on April 28th, 2008 by keeton
Filed under: News | Comments Off on Are OFAC embargoes truly worth the price in humanitarian costs?