Colorado Springs International Law Attorneys

Defense contractors primarily face ITAR requirements for defense articles and services. Manufacturing dual-use items may trigger EAR controls. Encryption products require additional classification. Technology transfers to foreign persons create deemed export obligations. Compliance demands proper classification, registration, and licensing before any international activity.

CFIUS reviews foreign investment in businesses involving critical technologies, sensitive data, or proximity to military installations. Colorado Springs companies often trigger mandatory filing requirements. The Committee can block transactions, require mitigation measures, or mandate divestment. Early risk assessment and strategic structuring improve approval likelihood and reduce delays.

File immediately upon discovering violations. Agencies consider self-disclosure a mitigating factor when assessing penalties. Delayed disclosure loses this benefit. Violations requiring disclosure include unlicensed exports, sanctions breaches, and antiboycott failures. Strategic disclosure balances transparency with penalty mitigation, requiring experienced counsel to navigate effectively.

Civil penalties can be over $1 million per violation or twice the value of the transaction, whichever is greater. Criminal penalties include up to 20 years imprisonment and $1 million fines per count. Administrative sanctions include debarment from export privileges and government contracting. Violations damage reputation and eliminate security clearances. Compliance programs and proper licensing prevent these catastrophic consequences.

Classification determines licensing requirements. ITAR covers defense articles on the U.S. Munitions List. EAR controls dual-use items on the Commerce Control List. Destination, end-user, and end-use also trigger licensing. Professional classification before export prevents violations. Sequoia Legal provides comprehensive classification services for Colorado Springs exporters.