Overview/Description
After the events of September 11, 2001, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), under the direction of the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), tightened up export controls in an effort to prevent unauthorized access to US goods and technologies by foreign countries that might use these items for military or other harmful uses. The EAR are far reaching and affect any business transactions that involve the export from the US or re-export from another country, of items which are subject to the EAR. This course is designed to increase awareness of the authority of the EAR and the responsibilities of organizations and individuals to comply with them. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal, state, or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state.
Target Audience
All employees in organizations that deal with items which are exported out of the US or re-exported from a foreign country