CommLaw Monitor
BIS Relaxes Export Controls for Syria
This blog post was drafted with assistance from Sean C. Church, Paralegal On August 28th, 2025, theDepartment of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a final rule making changes to the Syria…
BIS Issues Guidance to Financial Institutions on Best Practices for Compliance with the Export Administration Regulations
This blog post was drafted with assistance from Sean C. Church, Paralegal On October 9, 2024 the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published guidance for financial institutions (FIs) which…
FCC Adopts Standard Questions to Facilitate Executive Branch Review of Applications Involving Foreign Interests in Applicants
At its September 30, 2021 Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or the “Commission”) unanimously adopted a Second Report and Order in IB Docket No. 16-155 requiring applicants with reportable…
Securing IoT Devices: Lessons from a NIST Workshop
Connected devices already are making headway into business and consumer markets. “Smart” speakers, video doorbells, remote programmable thermostats and other devices are increasing in popularity in homes across the…
Trump Administration Confirms National Security Threat, Delays Auto Tariffs for Six Months
On Friday, May 17, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation directing the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to negotiate trade agreements to address the national security threat posed by imports of…