ITAR Compliance Checklist
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View ArticleIs my company required to register under ITAR?
By: Thomas B. McVey, Williams Mullen A frequently asked compliance question among government contracts firms is whether they are required to register under the International Traffic In Arms Regulations...
View ArticleRecent ITAR Case Sends Important Message to Small/Mid-sized Government...
By: Thomas McVey, Williams Mullen A recently announced ITAR enforcement case involving a supplier of military spare parts sends a valuable message to small and mid-sized government contractors of...
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View ArticleWhat is GDPR and how does my company comply?
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Q&A with Michael Cooper, Marketing Director TMEIC Corporation Roanoke, Virginia TMEIC drives industry around the world through a comprehensive offering of unique systems solutions including...
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