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Regulatory Round Up 5.23.11

The US military does the Hokey Pokey in Iraq. Edward Siedle of Forbes provides some insight into the failure of effective whistleblower enforcement. The Obama Export Initiative is starting to resemble Punxsutawney Phil, whenever either rear their head we are left with several months of the same. Ezra Klein is back at it, this time breaking … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 5.9.11

I never figured the Oracle of Omaha to be much of a Parrot Head — they do spell their names differently. But in this piece  the FCPA Compliance and Ethics Blog breaks down Warren Buffet’s Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes. Some anti-trust football analysis that isn’t related to the NFL. I know people love … Continue Reading

California Contracting Notice

For everyone out there contracting with the State of California — here is a quick heads up. Remember way back in 2010 when Congress passed the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act? Well, it turns out that California has decided to take advantage of the Divestment part. The Iran Contracting Act of 2010 requires … Continue Reading

Who Wants Libyan Oil?

With all that had been going on in Libya, the US Government has been working to ensure that regulations are not prohibiting the Administration’s anti-Gaddafi policy. OFAC recently released some guidance that should ease the burden on those US persons seeking to do business with the anti-Gaddafi regime in eastern Libya. For more information seek … Continue Reading

Regulatory Roundup 4.29.11

After reading this article, I will no longer complain while my family gets ready to go out. Unlike the DoD, which spends approximately $31 Billion/year, I’m pretty sure I can’t fund a constant state of preparedness. Howard Sklar does some thinking out loud about the risk/reward for implementing a private sector bribery compliance program under … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 3.31.11

Regular readers of the Round Up (that’s a mouthful) know that we are big fans of the FCPA Professor and his blog of the same name. What you may not know is that he is an actual professor at Butler. While no one here in Round Up headquarters has a horse left in the tournament, … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 3.24.11

Perhaps I’m not that creative, but I keep thinking that illegally exporting jet engines has to be more difficult than people think. I guess the arrests would lend credence to my belief. $ 16.2 Billion … sneak attacks … the cover of darkness. The only thing Robert Creamer’s summary of lobbying effort against the Wall … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 3.11.11

Pun Alert: Obama’s proposal for high speed trains is picking up some speed (ouch), with the help of a couple Mad Men. Headline of the Week: If BIS Can’t Understand the EAR, How Are You Supposed To? In defense of military spending. Colin Clark argues that the passage of a Continuing Resolution, and the failure … Continue Reading

Regulatory Roundup 3.4.11

During law school, I sort of liked having to carry a copy of Blacks Law Dictionary, it made me feel extra-smart. The distinct benefit of carrying a dictionary is that is serves as a (heavy) reminder of the importance of defining your terms. Because the FCPA doesn’t, we get to read posts like this. In … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 2.3.11

With a title like “Tactical Secrets” I was expecting a insiders look into fly fishing for Steelhead trout . But then I realized I was reading the New York Times. Instead, this piece addresses the government’s assertion of the state-secrets privilege in General Dynamics Corp v. US. Déjà vu all over again. Nick Silver compares … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 1.24.11

Just once I’d like a “pilot” program to be about Top Gun. This SBA program isn’t, but it will help small businesses compete for large contracts. Ezra Klein takes a look at what it means to be pro-labor during these economic times. Here at the Round-Up we love all things in summary form — so … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 1.13.11

Since there is no Nicorette equivalent for oil addiction, Stephen Stromberg takes a hard look at the cost of reducing U.S. dependence on oil. If that doesn’t spark your interest, Stromberg also challenges his readers to accuse him of playing a role is a mysterious communist conspiracy to destroy civil rights. So the post has … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 1.7.11

*Attention* government contracts attorneys: If your friends and loved ones stare blankly at you when you explain what it is you do, it turns out they are not the only ones who are confused. Check out this amusing breakdown of confused experts. New Year, new Congress, new rumblings about government fraud . An attorney involved … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 12.16.10

Around this time of year many people look forward to the ringing of bells. Bryan Rahija wants your help in ensuring that we have year-round blowing of the whistles. If the estate tax was called the death tax, would we all try to live a little healthier? (It’s the holidays – I’ll make and break … Continue Reading

All Dressed Up

On Monday, December 6, in an effort to run some names against the SDN list, I headed over to OFAC’s website. Much to my surprise I discovered that the Treasury Department had unveiled its newly designed website.  To make things even more serendipitous, I stumbled across the Treasury blog.  The first post is penned by … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 12.02.10

It seems that the business sector finds the requirements of regulatory compliance to be burdensome. Who knew? Ezra Klein gets two-thirds of the way to a Clint Eastwood analysis of the financial commission’s final report. Make sure to check out his summary before Friday’s vote. I’ve stressed the importance of the Davis Bacon Act on … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 11.04.10

I bet you think pretty highly of yourself. I know I do … come on, I’m a lawyer! (Please insert stereotypical lawyer joke here – put a good one in the comments if you dare). From time to time, I’m “gently” reminded that not all of my accomplishments are oh-so noteworthy. As my brother used … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round Up 10.28.10

After the roaring success of the first Round-up (remember when I gave it the cool nickname) we are back for round two. Here is a quick jog around the regulated legal world. Have you ever known a professor who didn’t love golf? I didn’t think so. Have you ever been able to get a lawyer … Continue Reading

Regulatory Round-up

Hello good-looking regulatory attorneys. Welcome to the first installment of the Regulatory Round-up (catchy, I know). If you are reading this post, odds are someone in an office larger than yours is wondering why you aren’t working — but I’m glad you stopped by. The goal of this weekly installment will be to connect you … Continue Reading

DDTC’s New Rules on Electronic Filing

The U.S. State Department’s DDTC (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls) has finally joined the green revolution. Whether this move should be construed as the State Department’s support of a healthier planet, an attempt to limit the potential for loss of sensitive documents, or an effort to deprive the legal community of its paper obsession, we … Continue Reading

Increased Iranian Sanctions: Washington Responds to Continued Nuclear Development by Tehran

On July 1, 2010, President Barack Obama, preceded by Congressional voting signaling overwhelming support, signed into law the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Accountability and Divestment Act (“Act”). The Act is an effort by the United States to hinder what appears to be Iran’s intent to develop nuclear weapons. Action by the United States comes at a … Continue Reading

Pending Iranian Sanctions Could Significantly Impact European Entities

This post was also written by Anne Borkovic. The United States Congress is currently considering legislation that would increase the scope and application of the U.S. sanctions against Iran: The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 (S. 2799) and the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act of 2009 (H.R. 2194). These changes could significantly … Continue Reading
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