Glenn Smith, Chief of the Enforcement Division, Office of Defense Trade Controls Compliance (DTCC), Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, U.S. Department of State was a speaker on Wednesday, October 12, 2012 at the monthly meeting of the National Council on International Trade Development in Washington DC.
During his very well done and informative informal remarks, he reviewed and discussed DDTC DTCC compliance, enforcement and settlement statistics and trends for FY-2010 and 2011. He approved public release and distribution of the data.
The one page document is available online at http://www.scribd.com/doc/68891888/DDTC-DTCC-Disclosure-Stats-101211.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Supreme Court Denies Dr. Roth Appeal - CASE CLOSED!
The appeals for indicted Dr. John Reece Roth, former University of Tennessee Professor, that have dragged out for years have now come to a final conclusion. On October 3, 2011, the US Supreme Court decided not to hear his case.
Roth, now 73, will likely serve his four-year sentence in a minimum security prison close to his family near Knoxville, TN. He is eligible for early release after serving 86% of his term. Additionally, he may be allowed to spend the last 6 months of his sentence in a halfway house.
According to prosecutors Jeff Theodore and Will Mackie, Roth repeatedly and arrogantly ignored warnings because he disagreed with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions. Roth and his lawyers countered he was merely ignorant of the law and that the AECA and ITAR only applied to finished products and not to those in research and development.
If your organization does any work with academic institutions and/or research and development facilities, you need to be well up-to-speed on what happened here. Dr. Roth has been and remains “the example” to point to regarding knowing and willful violations of the AECA and ITAR in the academic arena and what ultimately happens to those who intentionally violate the law.
An updated version of the one-page Indictment Summary is available on my Linked in Homepage in the “View Full Profile” mode at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko. Scroll down to SlideShare Presentations and click on “October 10th Dr. John Reece Roth Updated Indictment Summary.” A copy is also available online at http://www.scribd.com/doc/68421595/Dr-John-Reece-Roth-Updated-Indictment-Summary-101011.
Roth, now 73, will likely serve his four-year sentence in a minimum security prison close to his family near Knoxville, TN. He is eligible for early release after serving 86% of his term. Additionally, he may be allowed to spend the last 6 months of his sentence in a halfway house.
According to prosecutors Jeff Theodore and Will Mackie, Roth repeatedly and arrogantly ignored warnings because he disagreed with the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) restrictions. Roth and his lawyers countered he was merely ignorant of the law and that the AECA and ITAR only applied to finished products and not to those in research and development.
If your organization does any work with academic institutions and/or research and development facilities, you need to be well up-to-speed on what happened here. Dr. Roth has been and remains “the example” to point to regarding knowing and willful violations of the AECA and ITAR in the academic arena and what ultimately happens to those who intentionally violate the law.
An updated version of the one-page Indictment Summary is available on my Linked in Homepage in the “View Full Profile” mode at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko. Scroll down to SlideShare Presentations and click on “October 10th Dr. John Reece Roth Updated Indictment Summary.” A copy is also available online at http://www.scribd.com/doc/68421595/Dr-John-Reece-Roth-Updated-Indictment-Summary-101011.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
1st ARIZONA EXPORT COMPLIANCE SUMMIT - September 7th & 8th, 2011
REMINDER: This two-day high-quality low-cost program is at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale AZ 85258.
Further details and registration are available at http://www.regonline.com/azexportsummit or from contact Sally Chambers, 480-884-1658 or sally.chambers@trade.gov, U.S. Commercial Service, Arizona. Registration discounts are available for ICPA members and there is a special rate at the hotel for attendees.
For a two-page flyer on the program go to: http://www.scribd.com/doc/62509935/1st-ARIZONA-EXPORT-COMPLIANCE-SUMMIT-Flyer-September-7th-8th-2011; and for a Detailed Agenda: http://www.scribd.com/doc/62510410/1st-ARIZONA-EXPORT-COMPLIANCE-SUMMIT-Detailed-Agenda-September-7th-8th-2011.
Further details and registration are available at http://www.regonline.com/azexportsummit or from contact Sally Chambers, 480-884-1658 or sally.chambers@trade.gov, U.S. Commercial Service, Arizona. Registration discounts are available for ICPA members and there is a special rate at the hotel for attendees.
For a two-page flyer on the program go to: http://www.scribd.com/doc/62509935/1st-ARIZONA-EXPORT-COMPLIANCE-SUMMIT-Flyer-September-7th-8th-2011; and for a Detailed Agenda: http://www.scribd.com/doc/62510410/1st-ARIZONA-EXPORT-COMPLIANCE-SUMMIT-Detailed-Agenda-September-7th-8th-2011.
Monday, August 15, 2011
October 20th ESSENTIALS of US EXPORT CONTROLS and TRADE COMPLIANCE for Practitioners and Counterparts in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC Area
Are you looking for an outstanding full day program of high-quality, low cost and unique hands-on practical application-oriented session focused on small and medium size organizations new to international trade or those considering business expansion globally? If so, this program will tell you exactly what you need to do and know to abide by the letter and spirit of the law in our demanding, dynamic and very competitive international marketplace.
This engaging, instructive and interactive program is a MUST ATTEND if you: Think your organization’s exports are not regulated; Are not sure your organization’s exports are regulated; Are certain your organization’s exports are regulated.
The agenda includes: An Overview of US Export Controls: the Essential Players, Policies and Processes, the Critical Importance of Jurisdiction, Consequences of Non-Compliance, Related Hot Topics and Case Studies, Export Control Reform: Impact and Implications, Interactive Trade Compliance Automation and Software Workshop, a local area Industry Panel with three representatives from diverse small, medium and large companies who will share best practices, lessons learned and how to most effectively navigate the demanding and regulation driven minefield. Q&A is included with each session and periodically during the program to ensure all your questions are addressed.
In the afternoon there are also free 30-minute individual sessions with the presenters to discuss your issues of interest. Sign-up for these (first-come first-served) when you register online. Do not miss this unique opportunity!
This valuable education and training is hosted by the US Commercial Service and the Virginia-Washington DC District Export Council and jointly sponsored by: Trade Compliance Solutions (TCS), Management Dynamics Inc (MDI), the law firm of Jones Day (JD), Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), Virginia Economic Development Partnership, (VEDP), The Export Practitioner and International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA).
A copy of the one-page flyer is available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/62284732/Oct-20th-Export-Essentials-Flyer. For more information, please contact: Emily Thornton, Phone: 404-418-5490, Email: emilythornton@managementdynamics.com. Register now at http://bit.ly/usexportcontrol. There are discounts for DEC, NVTC and ICPA members.
This engaging, instructive and interactive program is a MUST ATTEND if you: Think your organization’s exports are not regulated; Are not sure your organization’s exports are regulated; Are certain your organization’s exports are regulated.
The agenda includes: An Overview of US Export Controls: the Essential Players, Policies and Processes, the Critical Importance of Jurisdiction, Consequences of Non-Compliance, Related Hot Topics and Case Studies, Export Control Reform: Impact and Implications, Interactive Trade Compliance Automation and Software Workshop, a local area Industry Panel with three representatives from diverse small, medium and large companies who will share best practices, lessons learned and how to most effectively navigate the demanding and regulation driven minefield. Q&A is included with each session and periodically during the program to ensure all your questions are addressed.
In the afternoon there are also free 30-minute individual sessions with the presenters to discuss your issues of interest. Sign-up for these (first-come first-served) when you register online. Do not miss this unique opportunity!
This valuable education and training is hosted by the US Commercial Service and the Virginia-Washington DC District Export Council and jointly sponsored by: Trade Compliance Solutions (TCS), Management Dynamics Inc (MDI), the law firm of Jones Day (JD), Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), Virginia Economic Development Partnership, (VEDP), The Export Practitioner and International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA).
A copy of the one-page flyer is available at http://www.scribd.com/doc/62284732/Oct-20th-Export-Essentials-Flyer. For more information, please contact: Emily Thornton, Phone: 404-418-5490, Email: emilythornton@managementdynamics.com. Register now at http://bit.ly/usexportcontrol. There are discounts for DEC, NVTC and ICPA members.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Condensed Version of the US Department of State Settlement with BAE Systems plc--Intriguing Food for Thought...
For a one-page overview and Settlement Summary of the May 16, 2011, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Consent Agreement with BAE Systems plc (BAES) go to http://www.scribd.com/doc/59079036/BAE-Systems-Plc-051611-Settlement-Summary-with-the-US-Department-of-State-as-of-070111. This follows a March 2010 Department of Justice (DOJ) action against BAES that resulted in a guilty plea and $400 million dollar criminal fine, one of the largest penalties in history.
This template summary is a factual overview of the two-thousand five-hundred and ninety-one alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations for BAES unauthorized brokering of US defense articles and services. The overall case and details make for “very interesting reading.”
NOTE: In my experience in putting these summaries together for the last 8 years, this is one of the most convoluted and inconsistent settlements ever. When carefully scrutinized, one has to wonder what the message from DDTC is. Clearly there were no winners here, but the obvious disconnects between the facts stated and in the settlement documents and actions taken, do not track.
To really appreciate all this, you must carefully read the entire settlement package on the DDTC website and then start comparing the text in different sections and with the consequences. I recommend you do just that and see what conclusions you come to and what you take away. Add your candid comments to this discussion thread.
This summary consolidates material from the Proposed Charging Letter, Consent Agreement and Order. It is a much more concise and consistent summary in a format that is particularly useful for C-level executives and trade compliance professional’s education/training at all levels.
Thoroughly reading settlements and monitoring various US Government enforcement and compliance resources should be an integral part of any trade compliance professional’s reading and an essential element in any comprehensive Trade Compliance Program. One-page summaries like these help get the word out in a bite-size way and allow readers to more quickly digest and compare individual cases.
This settlement summary is also available on my LinkedIn home page in the “View Full profile” mode at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko. Scroll down to the SlideShare Presentations portion and then click on the graphic “BAE Systems plc Settlement Summary.”
This template summary is a factual overview of the two-thousand five-hundred and ninety-one alleged violations of the Arms Export Control Act and International Traffic in Arms Regulations for BAES unauthorized brokering of US defense articles and services. The overall case and details make for “very interesting reading.”
NOTE: In my experience in putting these summaries together for the last 8 years, this is one of the most convoluted and inconsistent settlements ever. When carefully scrutinized, one has to wonder what the message from DDTC is. Clearly there were no winners here, but the obvious disconnects between the facts stated and in the settlement documents and actions taken, do not track.
To really appreciate all this, you must carefully read the entire settlement package on the DDTC website and then start comparing the text in different sections and with the consequences. I recommend you do just that and see what conclusions you come to and what you take away. Add your candid comments to this discussion thread.
This summary consolidates material from the Proposed Charging Letter, Consent Agreement and Order. It is a much more concise and consistent summary in a format that is particularly useful for C-level executives and trade compliance professional’s education/training at all levels.
Thoroughly reading settlements and monitoring various US Government enforcement and compliance resources should be an integral part of any trade compliance professional’s reading and an essential element in any comprehensive Trade Compliance Program. One-page summaries like these help get the word out in a bite-size way and allow readers to more quickly digest and compare individual cases.
This settlement summary is also available on my LinkedIn home page in the “View Full profile” mode at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko. Scroll down to the SlideShare Presentations portion and then click on the graphic “BAE Systems plc Settlement Summary.”
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
September 7th and 8th Arizona Export Compliance Summit – Seminar, Networking Reception, Workshops and No Cost One-on-One Sessions
This unique high-quality and low cost program in Phoenix, Arizona, is a hands-on, practical application-focused two-day review and update of the compliance challenges facing technology exporters, manufacturers, brokers, freight forwarders and academic institutions of all sizes.
If you are involved in any way with international trade and the related regulatory requirements this is a must attend local/regional effort that has a proven track record of excellence with experts in the field who make themselves available before, during and after the sessions.
Experienced and insightful speakers will review a wide range of issues facing trade compliance executives, empowered officials and practitioners at all levels including: automation in trade compliance; best practices; export control reform; merger and acquisition due diligence; enforcement, disclosures and investigations; real world case studies, lessons learned from industry peers; and much more ….
The program is being held at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Further details and registration are available at www.regonline.com/azexportsummit. There are event discounts for ICPA members. There is also a hotel discount for attendees.
The first day ends with a free networking reception to connect with counterparts and the speakers in preparation for the 2nd day workshop on Challenges Facing Empowered Officials and Trade Compliance Professionals and the afternoon free one-on-one sessions with presenters to discuss attendee issues of interest.
Hosts for this event are the US Commercial Service and Arizona District Export Council. Sponsors include Trade Compliance Solutions, the Law Firm of Snell and Wilmer LLP and Management Dynamics Inc. Industry Partners are the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Arizona International Growth Group, Arizona Technology Council, The Export Practitioner and International Compliance Professionals Association.
Along with cost effective and superb outreach, education and training, the agenda also provides extensive networking opportunities to connect with counterparts and get up-to-speed with what’s going on across the trade compliance community.
If you are involved in any way with international trade and the related regulatory requirements this is a must attend local/regional effort that has a proven track record of excellence with experts in the field who make themselves available before, during and after the sessions.
Experienced and insightful speakers will review a wide range of issues facing trade compliance executives, empowered officials and practitioners at all levels including: automation in trade compliance; best practices; export control reform; merger and acquisition due diligence; enforcement, disclosures and investigations; real world case studies, lessons learned from industry peers; and much more ….
The program is being held at the Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center, 7700 East McCormick Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85258. Further details and registration are available at www.regonline.com/azexportsummit. There are event discounts for ICPA members. There is also a hotel discount for attendees.
The first day ends with a free networking reception to connect with counterparts and the speakers in preparation for the 2nd day workshop on Challenges Facing Empowered Officials and Trade Compliance Professionals and the afternoon free one-on-one sessions with presenters to discuss attendee issues of interest.
Hosts for this event are the US Commercial Service and Arizona District Export Council. Sponsors include Trade Compliance Solutions, the Law Firm of Snell and Wilmer LLP and Management Dynamics Inc. Industry Partners are the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Arizona International Growth Group, Arizona Technology Council, The Export Practitioner and International Compliance Professionals Association.
Along with cost effective and superb outreach, education and training, the agenda also provides extensive networking opportunities to connect with counterparts and get up-to-speed with what’s going on across the trade compliance community.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Do NOT miss the upcoming four-part Audio Conference Series "ITAR Basics for Exporting Industry Employees" beginning Wednesday, April 13th
This comprehensive remote-learning program introduces the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to employees of defense suppliers, manufacturers, exporters and brokers who are newly assigned to export compliance responsibilities as well as those who must understand ITAR rules to do their jobs, including personnel involved in sales and marketing, engineering and design, international and government contract management, mergers and acquisitions, finance and billing, human resources, legal, operations, security, procurement, shipping, logistics and transportation.
It is also for those who work for commercial and dual-use firms who need or want to know how the ITAR does or might affect their organizations. Additionally, if you think you are ITAR free or do not have any ITAR related issues, you could be “very wrong.” If you are, it can be a costly mistake on many fronts.
Each of the four 90-minute sessions is on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 3:30 P.M. Each session will address different parts of the ITAR. Programs will be held on April 13, 2011; April 27, 2011; May 11, 2011; and May 25, 2011.
The instructors, who are proven expert legal and compliance specialists, include: John Priecko, Trade Compliance Solutions; Greg Hill, DRS Technologies, Inc.; Suzanne Kao, Huffman Riley Kao PLLC; Ginger Carney, Network Centric Operations Industry Consortium; and Phil Rhoads, Rhoads & Reed PLLC. All the sessions will be moderated by Sam Gilston, Editor and Publisher of The Export Practitioner and Washington Tariff and Trade Letter.
If you are unable to participate in this four-part, remote-learning series in person, you can order a CD recording of all four sessions along with all the PowerPoint slides.
For more information and registration go to http://www.exportprac.com/ht/d/Store/name/BRIEFINGS/pid/7801 or call Gilston-Kalin Communications, LLC at 202-463-1250. If you would like a copy of the complete flyer, contact John Priecko at 703-895-1110 or jpriecko@comcast.net. The flyer is also conveniently posted on John's LinkedIn page at http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpriecko, in the “View Full Profile” mode under SlideShare Presentations.
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