Clif Burns

Clif Burns

Clarifying the Obvious

DDTC released today on its website a “clarification” of the off-shore procurement rules that had been requested during the April 21, 2006 meeting of DTAG. Under § 124.13 of the ITAR, DDTC can, by means of a license, authorize transfer…

Japan and Australia Sanction North Korea

Japan and Australia announced new sanctions today against North Korea. Under the new sanctions, Japan and Australia will block fund transfers to and from 11 North Korean companies deemed to be essential to the North Korea’s weapons program. These actions…

Foreign Cows Moo a Sigh of Relief

Nebraska-based Springer Magrath Co. pleaded guilty to criminal export violations and agreed to pay a $50,000 fine for its shipment of cattle prods to South Africa in 2002 without a license. Cattle prods and other discharge type arms such as…