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Congressional Focus on Export Controls May Lead to Greater Domestic Sales Scrutiny

International Law Office
December 18, 2009

U.S. companies should expect enhanced export enforcement activities focusing on domestic sales as the result of a recent undercover investigation by the Government Accountability Office. With congressional and administration interest in the control of sensitive items and technologies on the rise, U.S. companies should review their screening and know-your-customer procedures, even for domestic sales. U.S. companies should also be prepared for increased industry outreach by U.S. law enforcement agencies and requests to participate in “sting” operations.

This Sidley Update was republished by ILO in its Trade & Customs Newsletter.