Because of how broadly US sanctions are applied, both US and non-US companies that conduct international business need to understand their obligations under US sanctions. The US Government continues to implement and vigorously enforce US economic sanctions and embargoes. Rarely a week goes by without the agency taking action, be it prohibiting trade with a newly identified North Korean front company, issuing a General License temporarily auth...

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with all Export Control Reform Changes and New Administration Priorities:This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with a comprehensive education on complying with United States export regulations. We will review recent ECR ch...

Out Like A Dog And In Like A Pig (?) A recent Chinese horoscope advised that 2018 (the Year of the Dog, according to Chinese Zodiac) was a “tumultuous” year, and the upcoming Year of the Pig will “usher in some much needed fortune.” Let’s certainly hope so! That horoscope may not have been talking about export controls in the Asia Pacific region, but we certainly will be in the latest iteration of ECTI’s ...

Are you an empowered official? Did your boss ask you to become one? Need to prepare for the role? Want to know what it really means? If so, this is the webinar for you. The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) use the term “empowered official” in some very specific ways. Despite that, it’s a frequently misunderstood role, even by some people currently in it. In this webinar, we will discuss what it means to be an...

Addressing Compliance Challenges in the Interaction of Canadian and US Economic Sanctions and Export Controls in 2019 Canada is now a “sanctions hawk”. The traditional view that Canadian trade controls are less aggressive than or least similar to their US counterparts is no longer accurate and is causing significant compliance and enforcement challenges for Canadian as well as US companies operating in Canada. Those firms that fail...

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with all Export Control Reform Changes and New Administration Priorities:This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with a comprehensive education on complying with United States export regulations. We will review recent ECR ch...

Can you prove that your end-user screening is sufficient to meet government expectations – at a time when US export enforcement officers are actively monitoring the Automated Export System for violations? As the use of automated systems for export documentation replaces paper records, companies are struggling with being able to retain and produce all of the records that may be required by the Export Administration Regulations, Internatio...

Can’t find the time to pore over all 250 issues of the Federal Register published in the last twelve months ECTI’s got you covered...As 2018 draws to a close, join ECTI on a holiday adventure for all ages as we recount the year’s EAR, ITAR, and OFAC joys and sorrows, and contemplate what lies ahead. It’s a veritable Disney On Ice, but for people who know who Mira Ricardel is. This webinar is ideal for those who want to...

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Controls & Embargoes (OFAC) Explained - complete with all Export Control Reform Changes and New Administration Priorities:This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with a comprehensive education on complying with United States export regulations. We will review recent ECR ch...

The aerospace industry is among the most affected by export controls; do you have the tools to stay compliant?Aerospace consistently ranks among the top U.S. export industries. American companies sell about $140 billion worth of commercial airliners, satellites, military aircraft, engines, components, and more to customers abroad. Aerospace companies deal with unique export compliance concerns. It’s easy to become frustrated with export...