Globalization challenges businesses at home and abroad. Williams Mullen provides the strategic solutions necessary for businesses operating internationally.
Our International Trade and Business attorneys provide comprehensive and creative legal solutions to address commercial, trade, investment and regulatory matters. These attorneys have advised clients worldwide, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, Central and South America as well as USMCA countries.
Globalization challenges businesses at home and abroad. Williams Mullen provides the strategic solutions necessary for businesses operating internationally.
Our International Trade and Business attorneys provide comprehensive and creative legal solutions to address commercial, trade, investment and regulatory matters. These attorneys have advised clients worldwide, including Asia-Pacific, Europe, Central and South America as well as USMCA countries.
We regularly assist clients in moving goods, people, services and information across borders; participating in administrative or judicial proceedings under U.S. and foreign trade laws; and navigating the intricacies of assorted trade and customs compliance and enforcement issues. We cater to the distinct interests of clients in diverse industries including manufacturing, transportation and logistics, technology and communications, service industries and more.
Our key areas of services include:
News
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03.16.2021
Avalanche of Recent Export Requirements for China, Russia and Other Countries
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02.22.2021
How Does the Government Learn About Export Violations?
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12.18.2020
Understanding the OFAC Sanctions Laws: Requirements for U.S. Companies
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09.17.2020
Developments in Export Controls on "Emerging" and "Foundational" Technologies
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08.20.2020
116 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©; Most Total Lawyers in Virginia
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07.09.2020
COVID-19 Comeback Plan: China-related Duty Savings and Refunds
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07.07.2020
ITAR Compliance for Second and Third Tier Government Contractors and Suppliers
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07.07.2020
What Does It Mean to Be “ITAR Compliant” - Three Steps to Take Now
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06.29.2020
BIS Releases Guidance on New Export Restrictions for Military End Use/Users in China, Russia and Venezuela
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05.20.2020
Temporary Reduction in Certain ITAR Registration Fees
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05.12.2020
Payment of Deferred Import Duties, Taxes and Fees
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05.05.2020
Commerce Tightens Restrictions on Exports to China, Russia and Venezuela
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04.28.2020
Guide for Foreign Companies Establishing Operations in the United States
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04.23.2020
Payment of Certain Import Duties, Taxes and Fees Postponed for 90-Days
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04.17.2020
7 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2020 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List
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03.30.2020
CFIUS Requirements Expanded Under New Regulations; President Orders Yet Another CFIUS Divestiture
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03.05.2020
Williams Mullen Strengthens International Practice with Addition of Christopher H. Skinner
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03.04.2020
State Dept. Adopts ITAR Amendment on Use of End-to-End Encryption in International Data Transmissions
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01.23.2020
Commerce Adopts Export Controls on Artificial Intelligence Software for Geospacial Imagery – Controls on Additional Technologies Expected Shortly
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12.30.2019
Justice Department Adopts Significant Revisions to Voluntary Disclosure Program for Criminal Export Violations
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10.07.2019
Voluntary Self-Disclosures – An Important Tool for Dealing With Export Violations
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09.09.2019
ITAR Amendment Expands License Exemption For Transfers By Or For The U.S. Government
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08.15.2019
119 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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07.26.2019
PODCAST: ITAR – Requirements for Government Contractors
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04.19.2019
7 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2019 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List; 2 Named 2019 Rising Stars
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03.01.2019
U.S. Sanctions Laws: Dangers Ahead For Foreign Companies (Part II)
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02.25.2019
U.S. Sanctions Laws: Dangers Ahead For Foreign Companies (Part I)
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01.15.2019
Company Incurs $7,772,102 Penalty for Dealing With Specially Designated National
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12.09.2018
New Export Requirements for Emerging and Foundational Technologies
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11.16.2018
Protecting Your Company in a Trade War
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10.24.2018
Hadeel Abouhasira Named to Style Weekly's Top 40 Under 40
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08.15.2018
110 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in Latest Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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06.29.2018
Tom McVey Discusses International Trade Developments in Virginia Business
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06.11.2018
Export Control Amendments Proposed for Commercial Firearms, Ammunition and Related Products
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05.23.2018
Latest Russia Sanctions Ratchet Up Risks of Doing Business in Russia – Including for Non-U.S. Companies
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05.17.2018
Law360 Publishes Tom McVey Article on Compliance Lessons from Recent ITAR Case
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05.03.2018
State Department Announces Another Major ITAR Enforcement Case and $30 Million Penalty
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04.23.2018
5 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2018 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List; 2 Named 2018 Rising Stars
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03.23.2018
Commerce Department Announces Procedures for Companies to Request Exclusions From Recent Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
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01.17.2018
Checklist of Compliance Issues Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
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11.02.2017
President Trump Blocks Sale of U.S. Company to Chinese Buyers Under CFIUS
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10.31.2017
American Shipper Magazine Republishes Tom McVey's Blog Post on ITAR Registration
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10.10.2017
Selling Unmanned Systems Products and Services to the Government
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09.26.2017
Recent ITAR Case Sends Important Message to Small/Midsized Government Contractors
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08.14.2017
114 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2018
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08.09.2017
ITAR For Government Contractors - Revised For Recent Amendments
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05.08.2017
Bob Dewar Pens Article on Businesses Succeeding in America for Scottish Chamber's Monthly Magazine
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04.24.2017
4 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2017 Washington D.C. Super Lawyers List
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03.07.2017
Trump Administration Suspends Premium or Expedited Processing of All H-1B Petitions!
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02.17.2017
Bob Dewar Discusses Why Scottish Businesses Should Trade with U.S. at French Duncan Event in Glasgow
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01.30.2017
Travel Restrictions for Nationals of 7 Designated Countries Based on President Trump’s Recent Executive Order
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01.13.2017
ITAR Guide for the Firearms Industry
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01.13.2017
ITAR Guide for the Firearms Industry
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10.04.2016
10 FAQs for Foreign Companies Establishing Operations in the United States
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09.26.2016
Tom McVey Talks ITAR Compliance, State Department Visit Program with Inside Business
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08.15.2016
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America
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02.10.2016
Key Export Compliance Issues For 2016
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02.05.2016
EXCEPTIONS TO RESTRICTIONS - Using the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)
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01.24.2016
U.S. State Dept. Advises on New Restrictions on Business Travel to USA
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12.21.2015
George Bowles Quoted in The Daily Press About Collecting Money from Chinese Firms
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12.21.2015
Tom McVey Published in January 2016 Issue of National Defense Magazine
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11.17.2015
Corporate Officers Charged Personally for Export Violations
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09.15.2015
Proposed Amendments Provide Data Security Standard Under ITAR and EAR
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09.09.2015
Iran Nuclear Agreement – Mixed Bag for U.S. Exporters
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08.17.2015
106 Williams Mullen Attorneys named 2016 Best Lawyers in America
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07.09.2015
Proposed ITAR Amendment Provides Important Benefit for Government Contractors
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07.07.2015
DO I REALLY NEED A WORK VISA TO WORK IN THE USA?
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04.15.2015
Williams Mullen Washington, D.C. Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers
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03.11.2015
Business Expansion Legal Services
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12.23.2014
How’s your Export Compliance . . . Better than the Feds?
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12.23.2014
ITAR/EAR Amendments for Military Electronics Become Effective December 30
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05.07.2014
Robert Dewar featured in Scotland Now
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04.30.2014
Williams Mullen Washington, D.C. Attorneys Named 2014 Super Lawyers
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04.14.2014
Williams Mullen EB-5 Green Card FAQ
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03.31.2014
Williams Mullen Welcomes Export Controls Attorney Rosanne Jacuzzi
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03.14.2014
Addressing Public Corruption is Fundamental to Trade Facilitation
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01.31.2014
Fourth Circuit Holds That Defendant Can Be Guilty of Criminal Violation of Armed Export Control Act Even Without Specific Knowledge That the Exported Item Is a Regulated “Defense Article”
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10.11.2013
Initial Provisions of Export Control Reform Become Effective October 15th – Steps to Take to Prepare for Export Control Reform
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10.01.2013
Pre-Recorded Webinar: ITAR For Defense Industry Executives
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08.16.2013
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2014 Best Lawyers in America
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06.20.2013
Update on International Business Compliance
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06.18.2013
Proposed Revision of Defense Services Definition May Remove ITAR Controls Imposed on Some University Research
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05.03.2013
University Charged with Export Violations
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05.01.2013
Legal Checklist for International Defense Transactions
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04.29.2013
Williams Mullen Washington, D.C. Attorneys Named 2013 Super Lawyers
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02.26.2013
Looking into the Crystal Ball: The OECD report Addressing Base Erosion and Profit Shifting
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01.25.2013
Foreign Subsidiaries Subject to Iran Sanctions Now Permitted to Engage in "Wind-Down" Activities; SEC Provides Guidance on Reporting Requirements
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01.24.2013
Illegal Diversion Emerging As Top Export Control Issue
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01.07.2013
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
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11.28.2012
DOJ & SEC Release Long Awaited FCPA Guidance
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10.16.2012
New Law Extends Iran Sanctions to Foreign Subsidiaries
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09.18.2012
International Business Compliance Update
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09.18.2012
International Business Compliance Update
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09.04.2012
U.S. Officials Continue Pressure on Freight Forwarders for Export Control Violations
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09.04.2012
U.S. Officials Continue Pressure on Freight Forwarders for Export Control Violations
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08.29.2012
United Technologies Case – Liability from Selling Commercial Products to Military Customers
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08.29.2012
United Technologies Case – Liability from Selling Commercial Products to Military Customers
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04.17.2012
U.S. Trade Preference Programs & Trade Agreements
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04.17.2012
U.S. Trade Preference Programs & Trade Agreements
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03.26.2012
U.S. Importers and Exporters to Address Increase in Anti-Corruption Enforcement at Roundtable Event
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03.15.2012
Update on International Business Compliance
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03.08.2012
Is My Company Subject to ITAR?
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03.08.2012
Is My Company Subject to ITAR?
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02.27.2012
Debarment of Several Major Freight Forwarders May Disrupt International Sales
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02.27.2012
Debarment of Several Major Freight Forwarders May Disrupt International Sales
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01.10.2012
Proposed ITAR Brokering Regulations Would Impose More Requirements on More Companies
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01.10.2012
Proposed ITAR Brokering Regulations Would Impose More Requirements on More Companies
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01.04.2012
Export Control Reform: State and Commerce Officials Propose Revisions to Export Control Lists
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01.04.2012
Export Control Reform: State and Commerce Officials Propose Revisions to Export Control Lists
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12.06.2011
Update on International Business Compliance
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11.14.2011
Jahna Hartwig Joins Williams Mullen’s International Team
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10.11.2011
Tom McVey Featured in Triangle Business Journal
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07.20.2011
Tom McVey Spreads the Word about the U.S. Government’s Stepped-Up Enforcement of Regulations Restricting the Export of U.S. Defense Technology
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06.30.2011
ITAR - What Government Contractors Need To Know
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06.28.2011
Washington, D.C. International Trade Attorney Evelyn Suarez Elected to Williams Mullen Board of Directors
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06.01.2011
ITAR for Government Contracts Executives
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06.01.2011
Overview of U.S. Export Control Laws
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05.20.2011
Update on International Business Compliance
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04.05.2011
Williams Mullen Partner Jimmie V. Reyna Confirmed As Circuit Judge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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01.02.2011
Highlights in International Trade and Commerce
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11.05.2010
Highlights in International Trade and Commerce
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10.22.2010
Highlights in International Trade and Commerce
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09.30.2010
Williams Mullen Partner Jimmie V. Reyna Nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
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09.24.2010
Highlights in Internaltional Trade and Commerce
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07.08.2010
Highlights in Internaltional Trade and Commerce
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06.14.2010
Highlights in International Trade and Commerce
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05.18.2010
Highlights in Internaltional Trade and Commerce
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01.19.2010
Williams Mullen Welcomes 17 New Attorneys
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12.03.2009
Michael E. Burke Co-Authors Guide to Doing Business in China
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11.30.2009
Corporate Counsel's Guide to Doing Business in China, 3d
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11.04.2009
International Business Compliance Programs
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11.01.2009
Export Compliance Issues In Mergers And Acquisitions
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11.01.2009
Legal Checklist for International Defense Transactions
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10.16.2009
Q&A With Williams Mullen's Tom McVey
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09.08.2009
Jimmie V. Reyna Receives Highest Recognition from the Government of Mexico
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08.06.2009
Michael E. Burke Elected Vice Chair of American Bar Association’s Section of International Law
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07.30.2009
Eighty-five Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers in America" 2010
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07.29.2009
Playing It Safe: Staying Ahead of the U.S. Business Regulation Curve Ball
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07.15.2009
Companies Held Accountable for Consumer Data Security
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05.01.2009
New Consumer Product Safety Regulations Test Imports - and Importers
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04.01.2009
International Business Planning Advisor - Planning Tools for Senior Executives
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04.01.2009
International Business Development - Strategic Planning Issues
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04.01.2009
Country Localization Checklist
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04.01.2009
Acquirer Can Be Liable For Export Control Violations of Acquired Company
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04.01.2009
International Business Planning Checklist
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03.05.2009
Highlights in International Trade and Commerce
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03.01.2009
Surprises Lurk in “Buy American” Requirements of Stimulus Package
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02.04.2009
Jimmie V. Reyna Re-Appointed to WTO Dispute Panel
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11.10.2008
Williams Mullen Attorney Hosts Canadian Ambassador to the United States
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09.17.2008
Eighty-one Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers in America 2009"
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08.01.2008
Expedited E-Visas for French Companies and Investors
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06.01.2008
Briefing on Recent Developments Affecting Business with China
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02.01.2008
Williams Mullen Announces Election of New Partners
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06.24.2004
Navigating Preferential Trade Arrangements in the Americas: Safe Passage for the EU Legal Practitioner
Events
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08.25.2020
ITAR for Facility Security Officers - Pre-Recorded Webinar
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05.14.2020
Unprecedented: Force Majeure and Other Contractual Issues in the COVID-19 Crisis
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03.27.2019
What’s with Canada? Gain insight into why so many U.S. firms are establishing a presence in Canada.
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06.07.2018
Potential Export Violation, Now What? - AAEI Annual Conference
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05.01.2018
Complying With ITAR Requirements In Modular Open System Architecture
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04.19.2018
Trends in Government Enforcement Under the Current Administration
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11.15.2017
Selling Unmanned Systems Products and Services to Federal, State and Local Government Agencies
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03.23.2017
Expanding to the US Market in 2017: Challenges and Opportunities
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02.15.2017
German-American Business Luncheon
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02.09.2017
Metro Richmond Exports Initiative - Lunch & Learn
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05.24.2016
Compliance Week 2016 - Export Controls and Sanctions Update
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02.03.2015
Advanced Export Controls 2015 - What You Need to Know in the Year Ahead
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04.10.2014
L’ASSOCIATION FRANÇAISE DES JURISTES D’ENTREPRISE MIDI-PYRENEES
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04.07.2014
A Soft Landing in the United States
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03.19.2014
Sending U.S. Employees Overseas: Tax and Immigration Regulation Update
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03.07.2014
Business and Partnering Opportunities in Canada: A Panel Discussion
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11.18.2013
Are You Compliant - A Pre-Requisite for International Success
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01.08.2013
Webinar - DOJ and SEC Release FCPA Enforcement Guidance: What Does Your Company Do Now?
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04.03.2012
AAEI’s Anti-Corruption Roundtable Event
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10.06.2011
Beyond the Legalese: Assessing and Minimizing Bribery and Corruption Risks of Doing Business Abroad
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09.28.2010
Mergers and Acquisitions: A Growth Strategy for International Companies in 2011
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06.10.2010
Mergers and Acquisitions: A Growth Strategy for International Companies in 2010
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02.24.2010
Growth Opportunities for International Companies in 2010
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01.20.2010
Growth Opportunities for International Companies in 2010
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01.19.2010
Follow the Money: Opportunity for Participation in Stimulus Act Public and Private Sector Projects
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09.15.2009
Export Controls in International Business Transactions
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