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A fundamental overview of the U.S. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This course will help you understand the U.S. laws and Federal agencies that regulate the export of hardware and technology from the U.S. Attendees will gain an understanding of how these regulations impact your ability to do business in the international marketplace.

Some of the topics covered include:

-Interpreting the U.S. Munitions List
-Export Licensing Requirements
-Internal Compliance Programs
-How to understand and work with the Regulations
-How to self-classify your hardware/technology
-How to draft a Commodity Jurisdiction Request
-How to register your company with the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
-How to apply for an export license
-How to recognize ?exports? of technical data under the ITAR (including the Deemed Export Rule)

This introductory course is for business executives, international contracting specialists, contract managers and administrators, program and project managers, marketing professionals, engineers and other technical personnel, newly appointed export compliance officers, logistics personnel, and legal and financial advisors.



This course is sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg LLP. 

Barnes & Thornburg LLP serves clients in more than 50 dedicated practice and industry areas from offices in Atlanta, Delaware, Chicago, Indiana, Los Angeles, Michigan, Minneapolis, Ohio and Washington, D.C. Going the extra mile to help you with your complex legal needs. 

Dates and Locations
June 20-21, 2012
Magnolia Hotel Dallas
Dallas, TX
$1025.00
October 22, 2012
AMA Conference Center
Arlington, VA
$595.00
December 5-6, 2012
Platinum Hotel
Las Vegas , NV
$1025.00
Accreditation
This Program is eligible for:
5.5 (60 minute)
This Program is eligible for:
6.0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Basic
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live
Related Downloads
Registration Form for fax-in registrations (PDF)
Daily Schedule
Day 1
The October 24, 2011 date will be One-Day program: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Day One - All Other Locations: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Day 2
Day Two - All Other Locations: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Basic ITAR

Day One, 9am - 4pm
Day Two, 9am - 12pm


DAY ONE 
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.        
Registration and Breakfast.
 
9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
•               Introduction to U.S. Export Control Laws and the ITAR
Policy, Agencies and Jurisdiction
Consequences of ITAR Control
Proscribed Destinations
•               What is a “Defense Article” under the ITAR
Definitions and Exclusions
“CJ” Requests
What is “Subject” to the ITAR 
•               ITAR Registration Requirements and Broker Registration
Requirements, Fees and Process
Empowered Officials
Changes to Registration
Broker Registration
•              What is an “Export” under the ITAR
Shipments
Releases of Technical Data
 
10:15 - 10:30 a.m.   
Break
 
10:30 am – Noon
Identifying ITAR Technical Data
            Definition of Technical Data
            Public Domain and Basic Marketing Information
•           Practical Exercises
•           Defense Services
            Assistance and Training
            Authorization Required
•           Deemed Exports
            Foreign Persons
            Hiring Practices
•           Questions on Morning Session
 
 
Noon - 1:00 p.m.      
Lunch Break
 
 
1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
•           Licensing Under the ITAR
            Classifying Your Products Under the ITAR: USML
            SME and MDE
            Types of Licenses
            DTRADE and Licensing Process
            Authorizations for Defense Service
            Offshore Procurement
            Congressional Notification
            Proposals
 
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Break
 
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
•           Licensing Under the ITAR continued
            ITAR Licensing Exemptions
            Screening and Red Flags
•          Clearing ITAR Shipments for Export
            AES
            Lodging Export Licenses with Customs
•          Questions on Day 1
 
 
DAY TWO
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.     
•           ITAR Compliance Programs
            Elements of Program
            Technology Transfer Control Plans
            Compliance and Proscribed Countries
            Compliance Audits
            Training
            Best Practices
 
10:30- 10:45 a.m.    
Break
 
10:45 a.m. - Noon    
•           Enforcement
            Voluntary Disclosures
            Internal Corporate Investigations
•           Violations and Penalties
            Violations under AECA and ITAR
            Civil and Criminal Penalties
            Enforcement Case Study
            Recent Cases
•           Questions

Karen A. McGee
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

Karen McGee is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office and a member of the Global Services Practice Group and the Business and Intellectual Property Departments. She concentrates primarily on export controls, trade in defense articles and services, foreign assets controls, antidumping and countervailing proceedings, customs law, and other international trade regulatory matters. She works regularly with the Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security), Department of State (Directorate of Defense Trade Controls), Department of Treasury (Office of Foreign Assets Controls), Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Customs & Border Protection) and the International Trade Commission.

Linda M. Weinberg
Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

Linda Weinberg is a partner in Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Washington, D.C. office and is a member of the firm’s Business Department and the Global Services Practice Group. Ms. Weinberg assists clients with various international trade law issues, including export controls, foreign assets control and customs. Ms. Weinberg also advises and represents clients on export classification, licensing, technical assistance agreements, and enforcement relating to “dual-use” and defense articles, encryption software, and technical data and services. Her experience extends to a range of industries, including aerospace, satellite, nuclear, electronics, communications defense, security, and software. In addition, she provides clients with counseling, licensing services, and enforcement representation with respect to U.S. economic sanctions, related USA PATRIOT Act issues, and antiboycott regulation.

 

Accreditation
This Program is eligible for:
5.5 (60 minute)
This Program is eligible for:
6.0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: Basic
Program Prerequisite: None
Advance Preparation: None
Method: Group-Live
AMA Conference Center
2345 Crystal Dr
Ste 200
Arlington, VA 22202
Magnolia Hotel Dallas
1401 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75201
Platinum Hotel
211 E. Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas , NV 89169
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Basic ITAR
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June 20-21, 2012 Dallas, TX
October 22, 2012 Arlington, VA
December 5-6, 2012 Las Vegas , NV
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