Overview
Partner Jack Hayes and associate Mert Arkan authored an article for Export Compliance Manager titled "US Office of Anti-Boycott Compliance Steps Up Enforcement." This article discusses the US Office of Anti-Boycott Compliance's (OAC) increased enforcement efforts under the Export Administration Regulations, including the imposition of higher civil penalties, a reprioritization of violations, and a new requirement for violators to admit misconduct in settlements. It also highlights the creation and use of the Boycott Requestor List (BRL) to identify entities involved in boycott-related requests, emphasizing that while inclusion on the list raises awareness, it does not prohibit US persons from conducting business with those entities.
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