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Intelligent talk about international trade for trade geeks and regular people alike, hosted by Miller & Chevalier.

  1. JAN 16

    ITAR Year in Review | EMBARGOED! Episode 79

    Host Tim O'Toole and guests Melissa Burgess (Miller & Chevalier) and Johanna Reeves (Reeves & Dola, LLP) discuss changes to the ITAR that came into effect in 2024, proposed rules that could be finalized in 2025, and the enforcement outlook for the new year. Roadmap: Updates: Addition of Nicaragua as a 126.1 country and new DDTC guidance for universities Deeper dives Expansion of § 120.54: Activities that are not exports, reexports, retransfers, or temporary imports AUKUS-related changes and new FAQs Proposed rules: defense services Enforcement: DDTC and BIS approaches in recent years, what does the future look like in the wake of Jarkesy and Loper Bright? ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Melissa Burgess: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/melissa-burgess Johanna Reeves: https://reevesdola.com/about-johanna-e-reeves  Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

    1h 3m

  2. 12/09/2024

    Predictions for Trade in 2025: Tariffs and Sanctions Outlook | EMBARGOED! Episode 78

    On this episode, host Tim O'Toole and guests Richard Mojica and Laura Deegan of Miller & Chevalier discuss potential tariffs (including IEEPA and China) and sanctions  changes (including Venezuela and Iran) in a second Trump term.   ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Richard Mojica: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/richard-mojica  Laura Deegan: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/laura-deegan  Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

    51 min

  3. 11/26/2024

    BIS Enforcement Actions: Everything You've Ever Wanted to Ask a (Former) BIS Special Agent | EMBARGOED Ep. 77

    On this week's EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and Miller & Chevalier's Melissa Burgess, with guest Don Pearce, currently a Senior Advisor with Torres Trade Advisory and a retired BIS Special Agent, discuss the role of BIS Special Agents in enforcement actions, plus updates to BIS enforcement policies, recent enforcement actions, and best practices for industry. Roadmap: Introduction The role of BIS Special Agents in enforcement actions (compared with the roles of other agencies like HSI or OEE personnel involved in reviewing disclosures) How to respond to outreach or a visit from a BIS Special Agent and related tips  Providing tips and investigation leads when industry suspects a customer is attempting to divert products: When should industry approach BIS once it identifies red flags? What kind of information is useful? Thoughts about the 2022–present changes to BIS enforcement and voluntary self-disclosure policies, including September 2024 regulatory changes Highlights from the newest Don’t Let This Happen to You Interesting features or lessons to learn from recent enforcement actions ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Don Pearce: https://torrestradeadvisory.com/team/donald-pearce/  Melissa Burgess: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/melissa-burgess  Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

    58 min

  4. 10/15/2024

    Sanctions on the Ballot | EMBARGOED! Ep. 76

    On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and Miller & Chevalier Counsel Laura Deegan discuss how the upcoming U.S. elections could affect sanctions policy. Roadmap: Introduction A new administration is coming - What would a President Harris do? What would a President Trump do? Changes in Treasury and State appointees Country by Country: Iran, Russia, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba ******* Thanks to Laura Deegan for joining us: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/laura-deegan Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

    1h 1m

  5. 09/24/2024

    Back to School | EMBARGOED! Episode 75

    Host Tim O'Toole and Miller & Chevalier Senior Associate Melissa Burgess discuss export control considerations for universities, plus new export controls on advanced tech and revisions to the BIS voluntary self-disclosure regulations. Roadmap: Introduction Upcoming speaking, podcasts, and events New BIS export control compliance resources for the academic community Compliance Note and Compendium of Resources (Aug. 14, 2024) Special issues in a university/research institute environment Best practices for university export control programs Recent enforcement actions New plurilateral approach to controls on advanced tech (Sept. 6, 2024) More tweaks to the BIS voluntary self-disclosure process (Sept. 16, 2024) ******* Thanks to Melissa Burgess for joining us: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/melissa-burgess  Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

    56 min

  6. 08/20/2024

    Lucky 14: The 14th Sanctions Package Against Russia & What it Means on Both Sides of the Atlantic | EMBARGOED! Ep. 74

    This week on EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by BLOMSTEIN's Dr. Florian Wolf and Hanna Sophie Kurtz to discuss the 14th EU sanctions package against Russia and other sanctions topics. Roadmap: Introduction Background to the 14th EU sanctions package against Russia: Why was it necessary? Why was it delayed? What is its purpose, scope, and applicability? What are details of its legal framework and implementation in EU Member States? Content of the 14th sanctions package (best-effort obligation (Article 8a), prohibition to circumvent restrictive measures (12), No-Russia clause and No-Belarus clause (12g and 12ga), due diligence for export of common high-priority items and impact on companies (12gb), broadened listed goods (3k) and prohibition to provide services (5n) Parallel U.S. sanctions and an update on U.S. sanctions against Russia ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Dr. Florian Wolf: https://www.blomstein.com/en/team/dr-florian-wolf  Hanna Sophie Kurtz: https://www.blomstein.com/en/team/hanna-sophie-kurtz    Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

    49 min

  7. 08/05/2024

    A Deep Dive into CFIUS and Reverse CFIUS | EMBARGOED! Ep. 73

    On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by Miller & Chevalier attorneys Caroline Watson and Melissa Burgess to discuss U.S. controls on investment transactions under the CFIUS program and the new reverse CFIUS program, as well as the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in SEC v. Jarkesy on enforcement by civil penalties.  Roadmap: Intro CFIUS Outbound Investment Program (reverse CFIUS) Enforcement Penalties and the impact of Jarkesy ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Caroline Watson: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/caroline-j-watson Melissa Burgess: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/melissa-burgess    Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

    1h 7m

  8. 06/18/2024

    Sanctions Compliance on the High Seas: Shipping, Insurance, Price Caps and the Dark Fleet | EMBARGOED! 72

    In this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and guests Eric Orsini (Lloyd's List Intelligence), Laura Deegan (Miller & Chevalier), and Manny Levitt (Miller & Chevalier) focus on the shipping industry and sanctions compliance. They talk about shipping, insurance, price caps and have an extended discussion of the Dark Fleet. Road map: Introductions Introduction to the Price Cap Achieving Sanctions Goals Downstream Consequences The Dark Fleet How does China fit in? Compliance Considerations What's on the horizon from OFAC? ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Eric Orsini: https://www.lloydslistintelligence.com/ Laura Deegan: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/laura-deegan Manny Levitt: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/manuel-levitt   Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com.   EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

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    Intelligent talk about international trade for trade geeks and regular people alike, hosted by Miller & Chevalier.

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      Miller & Chevalier
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