Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro is a counsel in Crowell & Moring's Washington, D.C. office. She is a member of the firm's International Trade Group.
Jana counsels clients with respect to U.S. export controls and economic sanctions issues, with a focus on technology transfers. She provides transactional counseling, classification and commodity jurisdiction analysis, and M&A due diligence and related regulatory submissions. She also represents clients with respect to voluntary disclosures and enforcement matters before the Departments of Commerce, State, and Treasury.
As part of her practice, Jana regularly:
- Analyzes and advises U.S. and non-U.S. companies with respect to proposed transfers of U.S. origin technology, software, or hardware.
- Performs jurisdictional and classification analyses under the ITAR and EAR, including drafting and submission of CJ and CCATS requests.
- Develops and/or reviews U.S. export and sanctions compliance programs.
- Represents clients with respect to voluntary self-disclosures to the Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury, as well as EAR 764.5 waiver requests.
- Performs M&A trade due diligence for both buy side and sell side clients, specifically on issues related to compliance with U.S. export controls and sanctions programs.
- Counsels ITAR-registered companies on M&A regulatory requirements (60-day and five-day notices to DDTC under the ITAR) and transfer of DDTC and BIS authorizations.
Representative Matters
- Regularly performs encryption classification analyses, submits commodity classification requests, oversees submission of license applications, and counsels on compliance with Department of Commerce encryption reporting requirements for Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 software and technology companies.
- Regularly counsels large multinational software developers with respect to cross-border sales of software and the provision of cloud-based software services in compliance with U.S. export controls and sanctions laws, and successfully obtained Department of Commerce export licenses to support non-U.S. customer activity.
- Developed global sanctions and export compliance programs for distributed database technology company, including procedures for determining applicability of U.S. encryption controls and for controlling technology and source code transfers.
- Represented Fortune 100 information technology company in voluntary disclosure to the Department of Commerce for unauthorized exports of U.S. origin software.
- Assisted international consulting and professional services company with classification of cyber security software solutions, with a focus on USML Category XIII(b) and encryption controls under the EAR, and drafted tailored compliance policies and training.
- Prepared commodity classification request for forensic software company, and prepared related voluntary disclosure and waiver request to BIS.
- Analyzed export classification and submitted commodity jurisdiction requests for defense simulation, training, and modeling software.
- Analyzed export classification of multi-axis rate tables and prepared successful commodity classification request for reclassification of rate tables and related technology, and provided general export compliance counseling regarding exports of rates tables in compliance with EAR Part 744 restrictions.
- Developed export compliance program for international methanol and petrochemical manufacturers with U.S. operations, and provided counseling on compliance with U.S. export and sanctions requirements.
Jana received a B.A. in history from the University of Virginia. She graduated with honors from the American University's Washington College of Law and received an M.A. in international affairs from the School of International Service.
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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“Special Compliance and Ethics Considerations for Contractors,” Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, Washington, D.C.
(October 10, 2018).
Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, David Robbins, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jana del-Cerro, and Nkechi Kanu.
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"GDPR and Beyond," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Breakfast Series, McLean, VA
(September 19, 2018).
Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Evan D. Wolff Maria, Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, and Kate M. Growley.
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"Global Operations in a Time of Bold Trade Rhetoric," OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 18, 2018).
Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Cari N. Stinebower, and Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro.
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"Export controls: Wither reform?" Trade in 2018 - What's Ahead?, Webinar
(April 19, 2018).
Presenters: Christopher Monahan and Maria Alejandra (Jana) Del-Cerro.
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"What Will the New Year Bring: Top Headlines, Headaches, and Developments for Government Contractors to Watch in 2018," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 25, 2018).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Encryption," International Compliance Professionals Association’s (ICPA) Annual European Conference, Dublin, Ireland
(June 13, 2017).
Speaker: Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro.
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"Technology Controls and the Need for Going Digital,"AAEI’s Export Controls and Compliance Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 9, 2017).
Panelist: Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro.
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"Turbulent Seas – Competing Policies Roil International Procurement," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5, 2017).
Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Alan W.H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, and M. Yuan Zhou.
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"What Will the New Year (and Administration) Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring First 100 Days Webinar, Washington, D.C.
(January 25, 2017).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"This Year in Trade – What's Ahead in 2017?" Webinar, Crowell & Moring's First 100 Days Series
(January 18, 2017).
Presenters: Benjamin Blase Caryl, Paul Davies, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Charles De Jager, Carlton Greene, Robert L. LaFrankie, Aaron Marx, James (J.J.) Saulino, Alexander H. Schaefer, and David (Dj) Wolff.
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"An Intro to Export Controls, Economic and Trade Sanctions: Understanding and Addressing Risks and Challenges," Webinar
(August 11, 2016).
Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Christopher Monahan and Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro.
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"This Year in Trade - Fall Update," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(October 8, 2015).
Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Paul Davies, Charles De Jager, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Lindsay Denault, Frances P. Hadfield, Aaron Marx, Glen G. McGorty, James (J.J.) Saulino, and Alexander H. Schaefer.
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"Export Controls, Economic and Trade Sanctions: The Challenges and Risks," Thompson Information Services Webinar
(September 24, 2015).
Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, and David (Dj) Wolff.
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"Commercial Contracting in a Global Public Procurement Market," OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5-6, 2015).
Moderator: Adelicia R. Cliffe; Panelists: Alan W. H. Gourley and Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro.
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"This Year in Trade - What's Ahead in 2015: Export Controls," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(February 10, 2015).
Presenters: Dr. Salomé Cisnal de Ugarte, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, and David (Dj) Wolff.
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"Going Global: Grabbing Opportunity While Mitigating Risks," OOPS 2014, Crowell & Moring's 30th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 13-14, 2014).
Moderator: Alan W. H. Gourley; Presenters: Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Dalal Hasan, and Birgit Kurtz.
Publications
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"United States Reinstates Full Iran Embargo," Crowell & Moring's International Trade Law
(November 6, 2018).
Authors: David (Dj) Wolff, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Adeoye O. Johnson.
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"ZTE Back in Business as Commerce Department Lifts Denial Order," Crowell & Moring's International Trade Law
(July 13, 2018).
Authors: Alan W. H. Gourley, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Maria Alejandro (Jana) del-Cerro and Edward Goetz.
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"Lifting 40-year Ban on Exporting U.S. Crude Oil: Senate Energy Committee Chair to Introduce New Bill," Crowell & Moring's Public Policy Bulletin
(April 22, 2015).
Authors: Jennifer N. Waters, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, and Edward Goetz.
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"Export of Energy Commodities Part of House Energy and Commerce Committee's 'Architecture of Abundance' Framework," Crowell & Moring's Public Policy Bulletin
(February 10, 2015).
Co-Authors: Edward Goetz and Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"The Month in International Trade – November 2018,"
International Trade Bulletin
(December 10, 2018).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Evan Yu, Melissa Morris, Robert Holleyman, John B. Brew, Ryan MacFarlane, Patricia L. Wu, Clark Jennings, Andrew Blasi, Michael E. Schmitz, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Identifying and Defining "Emerging Technologies" Subject to Control for Export and Foreign Investment,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 19, 2018).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Adelicia R. Cliffe
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"The Month in International Trade – October 2018,"
International Trade Bulletin
(November 9, 2018).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Robert Holleyman, Melissa Morris, Joshua Boswell, Evan Yu, David (Dj) Wolff, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Adeoye O. Johnson, Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"CFIUS Pilot Program Initiates Mandatory Notice of Foreign Investment in Certain Sectors,"
International Trade Bulletin
(October 17, 2018).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Robert Holleyman, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Paul M. Rosen, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"DSS Initiative to Adopt a More Holistic Evaluation of FOCI Boards,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 19, 2018).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"The Month in International Trade – August 2018,"
International Trade Bulletin
(September 11, 2018).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Daniel Cannistra, Robert Holleyman, Robert L. LaFrankie, Spencer Toubia, Ru Xiao-Graham, Cherie Walterman, Melissa Morris, Evan Yu, Michelle J. Linderman, Adeoye O. Johnson, John B. Brew, Aaron Marx, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Alan W. H. Gourley, Paul M. Rosen, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"U.S. National Security Review of Foreign Investment: Revisions to CFIUS Legislation Signed Into Law,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 17, 2018).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Paul M. Rosen
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"Plugging the "Gaps" on Transfers of U.S. Sensitive Emerging Technology: New and Permanent Dual-Use Export Control Statutory Authority Becomes Law,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 16, 2018).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"The Month in International Trade – July 2018,"
International Trade Bulletin
(August 6, 2018).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, John B. Brew, Spencer Toubia, Aaron Marx, Cherie Walterman, Robert Holleyman, Yun Gao, Daniel Cannistra, Robert L. LaFrankie, Ru Xiao-Graham, Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, David (Dj) Wolff, Mariana Pendás
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"Legislation to Stop Threatening Drones in Their Tracks,"
Privacy Law Alert
(July 31, 2018).
Contacts: Cheryl A. Falvey, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Kate M. Growley, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, Stephanie L. Crawford
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"The Month in International Trade – February 2018,"
International Trade Bulletin
(March 13, 2018).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Robert Holleyman, Melissa Morris, Evan Yu, Carlton Greene, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Clark Jennings, Joshua Boswell, Cari N. Stinebower
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"The Month in International Trade — July 2017,"
International Trade Bulletin
(August 8, 2017).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Robert Holleyman, Melissa Morris, Michelle J. Linderman, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Gordon McAllister, Alan W. H. Gourley, Cari N. Stinebower, Carlton Greene, David (Dj) Wolff, Mariana Pendás, Jenny E. Cieplak, John B. Brew, Aaron Marx
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"President Trump Announces New Cuba Restrictions; U.S. Senate Passes New Iran and Russia Sanctions,"
International Trade Bulletin
(June 19, 2017).
Contacts: Carlton Greene, Cari N. Stinebower, Alan W. H. Gourley, David (Dj) Wolff, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Mariana Pendás
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"The Month in International Trade — April 2017,"
International Trade Bulletin
(May 4, 2017).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Edward Goetz, Frances P. Hadfield, Daniel Cannistra, Alan W. H. Gourley, Alexander H. Schaefer, John B. Brew, Robert L. LaFrankie, Carlton Greene, Cari N. Stinebower, David (Dj) Wolff, Gordon McAllister, Edward Norman, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Mariana Pendás, Kris D. Meade
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"This Month in International Trade — March 2017,"
International Trade Bulletin
(April 6, 2017).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Edward Goetz, Frances P. Hadfield, Melissa Morris, Daniel Cannistra, Alexander H. Schaefer, Robert L. LaFrankie, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Carlton Greene, Cari N. Stinebower, David (Dj) Wolff, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Alan W. H. Gourley, M. Yuan Zhou, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Andrew Blasi
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"This Month in International Trade — January 2017,"
International Trade Bulletin
(February 9, 2017).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Andrew Blasi, Cari N. Stinebower, W. Scott Douglas, Mariana Pendás, Patricia L. Wu, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Charles C. Hwang, Melissa Morris, Daniel Cannistra, Eduardo Mathison, Carlton Greene, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff, Gordon McAllister, Robert A. Burton, Lorraine M. Campos, Peter Eyre, Elizabeth Buehler, Alan W. H. Gourley, James G. Flood, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Monique D. Almy
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"The United States Substantially Relaxes Existing Embargo on Sudan ,"
International Trade Bulletin
(January 13, 2017).
Contacts: Cari N. Stinebower, Alan W. H. Gourley, Carlton Greene, James G. Flood, David (Dj) Wolff, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"This Month in International Trade — October 2016,"
International Trade Bulletin
(November 3, 2016).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Carlton Greene, Cari N. Stinebower, David (Dj) Wolff, Mariana Pendás, Daniel Cannistra, Alexander H. Schaefer, Danielle Giffuni, Kelly T. Currie, Alan W. H. Gourley
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"BEA Changes Certain Private Fund Reporting Requirements & Revises the BE-13 Survey of New Foreign Direct Investment,"
(October 20, 2016).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"This Month in International Trade - June 2016,"
International Trade Bulletin
(July 11, 2016).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, David (Dj) Wolff, Gordon McAllister, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Aaron Marx, Jeffrey L. Poston, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Evan D. Wolff, Frederik Van Remoortel, Alan W. H. Gourley, Cari N. Stinebower, Carlton Greene, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Mariana Pendás, Ian A. Laird, Eduardo Mathison
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"This Month in International Trade - May 2016 ,"
International Trade Bulletin
(June 9, 2016).
Contacts: Eduardo Mathison, John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Anne Elise Herold Li, Ian A. Laird, Cari N. Stinebower, Mariana Pendás, David (Dj) Wolff, Carlton Greene, Alan W. H. Gourley, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Kelly T. Currie, James G. Flood, Dalal Hasan, Jeffrey L. Poston, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Jeane A. Thomas, CIPP/E, Evan D. Wolff, Frederik Van Remoortel
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"Up, Up, and Away – State Increases Potential Civil Penalties for Export and Other Administrative Violations,"
International Trade Bulletin
(June 7, 2016).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"DDTC and BIS Revise Definitions in ITAR and EAR – Effective September 1,"
International Trade Bulletin
(June 3, 2016).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Christopher Monahan, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Court Dismisses Challenge to FinCEN Section 311 ‘Finding of Primary Money Laundering Concern’ for Banca Privada d’Andorra,"
International Trade Bulletin
(May 26, 2016).
Contacts: Carlton Greene, Cari N. Stinebower, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Has the Bureau of Economic Analysis Contacted You About the BE-11 Survey?,"
(May 6, 2016).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"New "600 Series" Export Classification Brings No Relief from Offset Reporting,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 9, 2015).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Cuba Policy: Significant New Amendments from Treasury and Commerce,"
International Trade Bulletin
(September 22, 2015).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Cari N. Stinebower, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"This Month in International Trade - August 2015,"
International Trade Bulletin
(September 2, 2015).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Cari N. Stinebower, Pierce Lee, Daniel Cannistra, Alexander H. Schaefer, Jennifer N. Waters, Anne Elise Herold Li, David (Dj) Wolff, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"This Month in International Trade - June 2015,"
International Trade Bulletin
(July 8, 2015).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Cari N. Stinebower, Daniel Cannistra, Pierce Lee, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff, Aaron Marx, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"This Month in International Trade - May 2015,"
International Trade Bulletin
(June 4, 2015).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Frances P. Hadfield, Edward Goetz, Cari N. Stinebower, Kathryn L. Clune, Alan W. H. Gourley, Mark A. Klapow, Alexander H. Schaefer, David (Dj) Wolff, Aaron Marx, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Mind the Gap – DDTC Formally Addresses U.S. Citizen Employees of Foreign Entities,"
International Trade Bulletin
(May 26, 2015).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Deadlines Fast Approaching for U.S. Companies with Foreign Subsidiaries to Report Foreign Investment to Commerce,"
International Trade Bulletin
(May 18, 2015).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Edward Goetz
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" This Month in International Trade - March 2015 ,"
International Trade Bulletin
(April 7, 2015).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Edward Goetz, Cari N. Stinebower, Daniel Cannistra, Alexander H. Schaefer, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff, Gordon McAllister, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"This Month in International Trade - January 2015,"
International Trade Bulletin
(February 5, 2015).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Edward Goetz, Cari N. Stinebower, Jennifer N. Waters, Alexander H. Schaefer, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Treasury and Commerce Implement New U.S. Cuba Policy,"
International Trade Bulletin
(January 16, 2015).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Cari N. Stinebower, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Edward Goetz
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"This Month in International Trade - December 2014,"
International Trade Bulletin
(January 8, 2015).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Edward Goetz, Cari N. Stinebower, Alexander H. Schaefer, Daniel Cannistra, Jennifer N. Waters, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Appeals Court Finds Foreign Investor Due More Process Than CFIUS Provided,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 16, 2014).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro
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"Beware of Oververification of Lawful Permanent Residents,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 25, 2014).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Kris D. Meade
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"This Month in International Trade - November 2013,"
International Trade Bulletin
(December 3, 2013).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Daniel Cannistra, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Cari N. Stinebower, Frederik Van Remoortel, Christopher Monahan, Alexander H. Schaefer, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, David (Dj) Wolff, Edward Goetz, Pierce Lee
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"This Month in International Trade - September 2013,"
International Trade Bulletin
(September 30, 2013).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Daniel Cannistra, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Melissa Morris, Cari N. Stinebower, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff, Edward Goetz
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"This Month in International Trade - July 2013,"
International Trade Bulletin
(August 9, 2013).
Contacts: John B. Brew, John Fuson, Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Christopher Monahan, David (Dj) Wolff
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"This Month in International Trade - April 2013,"
International Trade Bulletin
(May 3, 2013).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Alan W. H. Gourley, Cari N. Stinebower, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Christopher Monahan
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"Reform Initiative Becomes Reality,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 16, 2013).
Contacts: Alan W. H. Gourley, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Christopher Monahan
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