Virginia couple allegedly conspired to provide services to and receive money from a sanctioned Russian broadcaster (Channel One Russia), and then launder the funds. Both members of the couple are charged with one count of violating the IEEPA, one count of conspiring to violate it, and one count of conspiracy to commit international money laundering….

Bureau of Industry and Security published an interim final rule implementing controls on critical and emerging technologies, things like quantum computing, advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, gate all-around field-effect transistor tech, and additive manufacturing. Read More

Customs and Border Protection posted some reminders to drawback filers on how to stay in compliance with drawback claims, and reminded filers that noncompliant claims won’t get drawback, and the claimant can be subject to penalties. Read More

Bureau of Industry and Security announced a civil penalty against Streamlight (manufacturer or portable lighting products) to resolve violations of antiboycott provisions. Streamlight filed a VSD, cooperated, and implemented remedial measures. In 2019, they participated in a Bahrain trade show. The logistics provider required that Streamlight give them a packing list certifying that the goods…