Antiboycott Laws
Overview
As part of its export controls practice, Crowell & Moring is often called on to advise companies on the application of the Antiboycott Law. Codified in the Export Administration Act, the Antiboycott Law is administered and enforced by the Department of Commerce's Office of Antiboycott Compliance (OAC). The law prohibits compliance with unsanctioned boycotts and is primarily targeted at the Arab League boycott of Israel.
Insights
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Representative Matters
- Advised client companies on the screening and identification of boycott-related requests
- Advised client companies on reporting boycott-related requests received from potential business partners in the Middle East and in responding lawfully to such requests
- Represented client companies in enforcement actions
- Helped client companies develop corporate antiboycott compliance programs
- Trained client companies on the application of and compliance with the Antiboycott Law
- Advised client companies on the implications of the Antiboycott Law in business transactions, such as joint ventures or corporate reorganizations (including closing a subsidiary in Israel, partnering with a Saudi company in a third country, and other transactions)
Insights
Client Alert | 1 min read | 03.30.23
Proposed Rule Requires Certain Contractors to Provide Export Authorizations to DCMA
On March 22, 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require certain contractors to provide export authorizations to the Defense Authorization Management Agency (DCMA).
Client Alert | 7 min read | 03.29.23
Press Coverage | 03.22.23
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Professionals
Insights
Client Alert | 1 min read | 03.30.23
Proposed Rule Requires Certain Contractors to Provide Export Authorizations to DCMA
On March 22, 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued a proposed rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require certain contractors to provide export authorizations to the Defense Authorization Management Agency (DCMA).
Client Alert | 7 min read | 03.29.23
Press Coverage | 03.22.23
Choose Words Carefully In Forced Labor Communications With Chinese Suppliers, Lawyer Says
Press Coverage | 03.21.23
Sparing None: Law Firms Are Stacking Up On Talent With Regulatory Expertise