by admin | Apr 21, 2015 | Firearm Law, Import and Export
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA) is a United States federal law known primarily for its two main provisions. The first addresses accounting transparency and requirements under the Securities Act of 1934. This provision basically makes it illegal for a...
by admin | Apr 20, 2015 | Firearm Law, Import and Export
The U.S. Export Administration Act (EAA) is the statutory authority for the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). EAR of the Department of Commerce covers dual use equipment, materials, and other technologies with both commercial and military application, or that...
by admin | Apr 19, 2015 | Firearm Law, Import and Export
The purpose of a commodity jurisdiction (CJ) request is to determine whether an item or service is subject to the export licensing authority of the Department of Commerce or the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). The Bureau of Industry...
by admin | Apr 17, 2015 | Business Law, Firearm Law, Practice Areas
First some background on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), the FCPA was passed in 1977 and prohibits companies from paying bribes to foreign government officials and political figures. There are two parts of the act, first, an anti-bribery provision which is...
by admin | Apr 16, 2015 | Firearm Law, Gun Business, Import & Export
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) is an organization within the U.S. Department of State responsible for enforcing the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In accordance with 22 U.S.C. 2778-2780 of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), DDTC...
by admin | Apr 15, 2015 | Firearm Law, Gun Business, Practice Areas
The Trading With the Enemy Act (TWEA) of 1917 is a United States federal law to restrict trade with countries hostile toward the United States. The TWEA prohibits trading and commercial relations with enemies and allies of enemies, except with the license of the...
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