⚠️Continuation of National Emergency Regarding Somalia Regulation
The President's notice announces the continuation of the national emergency concerning Somalia due to persistent violence, piracy, and arms embargo violations. The proclamation references prior Executive Orders aimed at addressing the security threats and stabilizing the region, highlighting ongoing concerns that demand sustained U.S. governmental attention and action.
Learn More📦Impact of New Entity List Additions on U.S. Export Regulations
In this final rule, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amends the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by adding 70 entities to the Entity List, under the destinations of China, People's Republic of (China) (42); Iran (2); Pakistan (19); South Africa (3); and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) (4). These entities have been determined by the U.S. Government to be acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the United States. This final rule also modifies four existing entries on the Entity List, consisting of revisions to one entry under France, one entry under Iran, one entry under Senegal, and one entry under the United Kingdom.
Learn More🤝Notice on Membership Changes in MLCommons Association Announced
The Department of Justice issued a notice regarding the MLCommons Association's membership updates under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notice details new and withdrawn members, emphasizing its role in limiting antitrust plaintiff recoveries and encouraging ongoing cooperative research among diverse global entities.
Learn More🌍Countries Requiring Cooperation with International Boycotts
The Department of the Treasury announces a current list of countries that may require participation in or cooperation with international boycotts. The notice includes Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Yemen, highlighting the importance for U.S. businesses to remain compliant with relevant regulations.
Learn More✈️Regulatory Compliance for Guarantee of Payment in International Trade
The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obtain comments from the public and affected agencies.
Learn More🚫OFAC Sanctions Notice – Implications for Businesses and Compliance
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.
Learn More🤝Z-Wave Alliance Membership Changes and Antitrust Implications
The Department of Justice announces membership changes within the Z-Wave Alliance under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. New members have joined, while several have withdrawn, along with name changes for existing members. The venture continues to invite new members and will provide notifications regarding future changes to its membership.
Learn More⚖️OFAC Sanctions Notice
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of persons whose property and interests in property have been unblocked and who have been removed from the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons.
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