Megan Mohler, Author at Braumiller Law Group

Overview of BIS’s Interim Final Rules, Export Controls for Advanced Computing, Supercomputing, and Artificial Intelligence

November 8, 2023

By: Megan Mohler, Associate Attorney

On October 25, 2023, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published interim final rules amending the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) to add/clarify new controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment (“SME”), advanced computing integrated circuits (“IC”), and computer commodities containing them.

Russia remains one of the world’s top aluminum producers

Recent U.S. Actions Affecting Imports of Aluminum Products and More from Russia

April 5, 2023

By: Megan Mohler, Associate Attorney

With the signing of two recent Presidential Proclamations, the U.S. has chosen to take another hardline stance on Russia from an import perspective. Currently, Russia remains one of the world’s top aluminum producers, among other base metals and ore producers. This is troublesome for U.S. importers who still import base metals or derivative metal products from Russia, specifically aluminum.

2022: Prior Disclosure Woes

February 6, 2022

By: Megan Mohler, Associate Attorney, Braumiller Law Group

The year is 2022, and companies are turning over a new leaf, making a concerted effort to become compliant with U.S. Customs laws and practices. Seemingly, there are no downsides to conducting a comprehensive Customs compliance review and submitting a Prior Disclosure under 19 U.S.C. § 1592(c)(4) and 19 C.F.R. § 162.74.