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Cuban Relations with the United States: Further Amendments to Export and Travel Policy

In keeping with the continued efforts of the White House to re-establish diplomatic relations with Cuba, the United States recently modified its stance on travel to Cuba and eased certain export restrictions.  Reed Smith’s International Trade & National Security team has authored a client alert that summarizes the policy amendments, and explains the implications for … Continue Reading

Ridiculous and Complicated: Proposed Changes to Support Documents for EAR Licenses

On April 9th, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) proposed a rule that would remove certain documentation requirements in connection with Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) license applications. Export nerds are well aware that changing these requirements would go a long way toward streamlining the license application process (which is ridiculous and complicated). As the … Continue Reading
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