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Export Control Agencies Still Issuing Subpoenas Despite Employee Departures, Lawyer Says
Partner Clinton Yu weighs in on continued enforcement activity amid federal staffing changes
Clinton Yu offers insight into how federal enforcement of export controls and sanctions remains steady — even amid widespread departures at key regulatory agencies.
In a recent Export Compliance Daily article, Barnes & Thornburg partner Clinton Yu commented on the continued pace of enforcement by federal export control agencies, including the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Department of Justice, and the Department of Homeland Security.
While many career officials have exited these agencies in recent years, Yu observed that clients are still receiving administrative subpoenas and enforcement inquiries. He also shared insight into licensing delays, noting that obtaining export licenses now often requires additional advocacy and coordination with multiple agencies to secure timely approvals.
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