We have yet to discover who will lead the country. While we all have a lot in our minds these days, as someone who closely follows...

Part of the risk that businesses need to manage when doing business overseas is ensuring that its employees or people on the ground...

Governor Whitmer amended Executive Order No. 2020-70, issuing E.O. No. 2020 – 77, to allow another segment of economy to resume work...

Pure Michigan Business Connect (PMBC) will provide $1 Million in grants to Michigan small businesses and non profits. Immediate funding...

First, we wish you and your families well. During these times of adjustment and adaptation I'm sure you have a lot to contemplate to...

Recently I had registered to attend a conference and as usual I had bought insurance for my flight and hotel bookings. When the...

You cannot afford to fight the government should an allegation of fraud be brought against you.

Join me tomorrow live on Facebook on my business page @albexlawpc for this 30 minute discussion on 3 aspects of contract fraud what...

I don't like sensations, however, some news in our world is sensational. For us who follow legal developments closely the above news...

Today, January 6, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published an interim rule amending Export Administration Regulation...

On December 10, 2019, finally, the amendments to the trilateral agreement, USMCA, between the United States, Mexico, and Canada were...

Advancements in technology and software have happened and are happening at a rapid pace. Some companies that develop them seek to operate...

One way to grow a business is through export, be that of goods or services. Yes, there are risks doing business internationally, however,...

Can you pay a foreign official to obtain a contract award? Can you pay a foreign official to get a license for a product? How would you...

While the industry is gearing up to prepare to comply with Section 889 (a)(1)(B) of the National Defense Authorization Act of the FY...

The first part of this series focused specifically on record-keeping under Part 122 of the ITAR. As a small business manufacturer...

Broadly, the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) mandates that manufacturers and exporters register with DDTC if they are to...

Last year I wrote about the DOJ updated guidance (here), on June 2, 2020, unexpectedly, the DOJ made updates to its guidance. This update...

As of today, Friday, April 3, 2020 small businesses can apply for government help as part of the $2 trillion economic stimulus plan...

Federal contractors must perform on their contracts. Failure to do so could cause termination for default. This reflects badly on their...