In this episode we take another look at real cases involving export compliance. Where last episode we focused on the success of due diligence and compliance procedures, this episode focuses on where companies failed to follow export regulations and their violations resulted in penalties from BIS. The importance of end use/user checks and reviewing red flags cannot be overstated!

https://www.bis.gov/press-release/bis-reaches-administrative-enforcement-settlement-coastal-pva-technology-inc.

https://www.bis.gov/press-release/bis-reaches-administrative-enforcement-settlement-solventum-corporation-order

In this episode I break down a recent DOJ case involving Export Compliance, showing how the due diligence of U.S. manufacturers and exporters prevented the unlawful diversion of U.S. AI Technology to China. I also take a look at BIS's plans for Export Enforcement, and how our view on enforcing penalties and encouraging compliance is evolving.

https://docs.house.gov/meetings/FA/FA19/20260224/118974/HHRG-119-FA19-Wstate-PetersD-20260224.pdf

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/chinese-national-and-two-us-citizens-charged-conspiring-smuggle-artificial-intelligence

This episode was originally recorded on February 27, 2026.

Given the rising tensions, military movements, and ongoing negotiations around Nuclear disarmament I decided to provide another in-depth analysis of our current Sanctions and Export Control stance we have towards Iran. This episode focuses on our overall ITAR, EAR, and OFAC regulations as well as the government guidance for industry surrounding Iran's Ballistic Missile Procurement Advisory. With the United States now engaged in military strikes along with Israel against Iran, our country's security is more important than ever.

Links:

https://www.bis.gov/regulations/ear/746

https://www.bis.gov/licensing/country-guidance/iran-export-controls

https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/iran-sanctions

https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/934236/download?inline

https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932206/download?inline