Featured Commentary in Leading Industry Publications

Our insights on export controls and international trade compliance have been featured in a number of leading industry publications.

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

Customs

What to Expect on Tariffs and Related Risks

Financier Worldwide Magazine

May 2025

An explanation of the trade authorities underlying U.S. tariffs, including alternatives to IEEPA-based tariffs.

ProgramStrategy

Why You Need a Compliance PMO

Compliance and Ethics (CEP) Professionals Magazine.

July 2023

An internal Program Management Office (“PMO”) can help you find the time to take your program to the next level.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

Export Controls

Dow Jones Risk Journal

July 9, 2026

U.S. Plans to Remove Syria From Terrorism Sponsor List

“Now [once Syria is removed from Country Group E] they may be able to export, reexport, or transfer equipment, software, and technology that was previously off limits to Syria without seeking U.S. government approval,” Wardlaw told Risk Journal. “Setting up an office, manufacturing facility, rig, or other infrastructure becomes viable, as does making sales of many dual-use items.”

Tariffs

The Export Practioner

Nov. 7, 2025

The Justices Take On Tariffs: Key Takeaways

“The Trump administration is likely carefully considering its options for reauthorizing the tariffs in light of this discussion,” Wardlaw remarked.

EARExport Controls

Export Compliance Daily

Oct. 6, 2025

Expect BIS to Prioritize Egregious Violators of New 50% Rule

While some companies expected the 50% ownership threshold to at least apply to the Entity List, Wardlaw said it may have surprised some that it also applied to the MEU List and to certain parties restricted under the Export Administration Regulations because of their placement on the Treasury Department’s Specially Designated Nationals List.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

EARExport ControlsITARSanctionsStrategy

What Are End User Certificates and When Do You Need One?

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

December 11, 2024

Learn about when red flags or legal requirements necessitate use of an end-use/end-user certificate (also called an end-user document or statement).

Export ControlsITAR

Export Controls: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings and Data

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

August 19, 2024

Be careful what you share. Technical data is controlled by the ITAR, and technology is controlled by the EAR.

EARExport Controls

When U.S. Controls Apply to Your Non-U.S. Product: Understanding De Minimis Rules

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

August 9, 2023

The United States controls some items made entirely outside of the United States, even when no U.S. persons are involved. Learn more.

EARExport Controls

Shipments Occurring Wholly Outside the U.S. May Still Be Subject to U.S. Export Controls

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

July 5, 2023

The United States controls some items moving entirely outside of the United States, even when no U.S. persons are involved.

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

CustomsTariffsVideo

July 2026

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

New Tariff Policies to Track--How to Find and Reduce Your Exposure

Z2Data

CustomsUFLPAVideo

June 2024

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

How to Craft an Effective UFLPA Response Package

Recorded webinar from Z2Data

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

September 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: The ITAR-Controlled Item You Never Knew You Had

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

CustomsUFLPAVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

UFLPA Supply Chain Due Diligence

Recorded webinar from Z2data

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings or Data

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

CustomsExport ControlsPodcastProgramStrategy

May 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

Trade Compliance: It's Both Who You Sell to and Who You Buy From

Compliance Perspective podcast published by Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

EARExport Controls

Shipments Occurring Wholly Outside the U.S. May Still Be Subject to U.S. Export Controls

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

July 5, 2023

The United States controls some items moving entirely outside of the United States, even when no U.S. persons are involved.

EARExport Controls

When U.S. Controls Apply to Your Non-U.S. Product: Understanding De Minimis Rules

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

August 9, 2023

The United States controls some items made entirely outside of the United States, even when no U.S. persons are involved. Learn more.

Export ControlsITAR

Export Controls: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings and Data

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

August 19, 2024

Be careful what you share. Technical data is controlled by the ITAR, and technology is controlled by the EAR.

EARExport ControlsITARSanctionsStrategy

What Are End User Certificates and When Do You Need One?

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

December 11, 2024

Learn about when red flags or legal requirements necessitate use of an end-use/end-user certificate (also called an end-user document or statement).

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

CustomsExport ControlsPodcastProgramStrategy

May 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

Trade Compliance: It's Both Who You Sell to and Who You Buy From

Compliance Perspective podcast published by Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings or Data

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

September 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: The ITAR-Controlled Item You Never Knew You Had

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

EARExport ControlsITARSanctionsStrategy

What Are End User Certificates and When Do You Need One?

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

December 11, 2024

Learn about when red flags or legal requirements necessitate use of an end-use/end-user certificate (also called an end-user document or statement).

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

Customs

What to Expect on Tariffs and Related Risks

Financier Worldwide Magazine

May 2025

An explanation of the trade authorities underlying U.S. tariffs, including alternatives to IEEPA-based tariffs.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

Customs

Financier Worldwide Magazine

May 2025

What to Expect on Tariffs and Related Risks

An explanation of the trade authorities underlying U.S. tariffs, including alternatives to IEEPA-based tariffs.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

CustomsTariffsVideo

July 2026

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

New Tariff Policies to Track--How to Find and Reduce Your Exposure

Z2Data

CustomsExport ControlsPodcastProgramStrategy

May 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

Trade Compliance: It's Both Who You Sell to and Who You Buy From

Compliance Perspective podcast published by Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics

CustomsUFLPAVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

UFLPA Supply Chain Due Diligence

Recorded webinar from Z2data

CustomsUFLPAVideo

June 2024

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

How to Craft an Effective UFLPA Response Package

Recorded webinar from Z2Data

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

Export ControlsITAR

Export Controls: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings and Data

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

August 19, 2024

Be careful what you share. Technical data is controlled by the ITAR, and technology is controlled by the EAR.

EARExport ControlsITARSanctionsStrategy

What Are End User Certificates and When Do You Need One?

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

December 11, 2024

Learn about when red flags or legal requirements necessitate use of an end-use/end-user certificate (also called an end-user document or statement).

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings or Data

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

September 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: The ITAR-Controlled Item You Never Knew You Had

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

CustomsUFLPAVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

UFLPA Supply Chain Due Diligence

Recorded webinar from Z2data

CustomsUFLPAVideo

June 2024

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

How to Craft an Effective UFLPA Response Package

Recorded webinar from Z2Data

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

ProgramStrategy

Compliance and Ethics (CEP) Professionals Magazine

March 2023

Are You Ready for the Next Big Change in International Trade?

Trade law is constantly changing based on current events and foreign policy. Take action now to prepare your organization for changes to markets, customers, vendors, and supply chain.

ProgramStrategy

Compliance and Ethics (CEP) Professionals Magazine.

July 2023

Why You Need a Compliance PMO

An internal Program Management Office (“PMO”) can help you find the time to take your program to the next level.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

CustomsExport ControlsPodcastProgramStrategy

May 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

Trade Compliance: It's Both Who You Sell to and Who You Buy From

Compliance Perspective podcast published by Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics

Editorials & Opinions

We share our thoughts on current events and on how to improve trade compliance within your organization and in the field as a whole.

ProgramStrategy

Are You Ready for the Next Big Change in International Trade?

Compliance and Ethics (CEP) Professionals Magazine

March 2023

Trade law is constantly changing based on current events and foreign policy. Take action now to prepare your organization for changes to markets, customers, vendors, and supply chain.

ProgramStrategy

Why You Need a Compliance PMO

Compliance and Ethics (CEP) Professionals Magazine.

July 2023

An internal Program Management Office (“PMO”) can help you find the time to take your program to the next level.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

In the Press

Our attorneys share their insights with key industry and legal publications.

ProgramStrategy

Compliance and Ethics (CEP) Professionals Magazine

March 2023

Are You Ready for the Next Big Change in International Trade?

Trade law is constantly changing based on current events and foreign policy. Take action now to prepare your organization for changes to markets, customers, vendors, and supply chain.

ProgramStrategy

Compliance and Ethics (CEP) Professionals Magazine.

July 2023

Why You Need a Compliance PMO

An internal Program Management Office (“PMO”) can help you find the time to take your program to the next level.

AntiboycottCustomsExport ControlsProgramSanctionsStrategy

Society for Corporate Compliance & Ethics (SCCE)

January 2026

Complete Corporate Compliance and Ethics Manual

A guide to the U.S. trade law framework for anyone in any role, from Chief Compliance Officer to Trade Compliance Director to Trade Compliance Licensing Analyst.

How to Master Trade Compliance

We help you get smart on some of the trickiest topics in trade compliance.

EARExport ControlsITARSanctionsStrategy

What Are End User Certificates and When Do You Need One?

Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages

December 11, 2024

Learn about when red flags or legal requirements necessitate use of an end-use/end-user certificate (also called an end-user document or statement).

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

CustomsExport ControlsPodcastProgramStrategy

May 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

Trade Compliance: It's Both Who You Sell to and Who You Buy From

Compliance Perspective podcast published by Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

CustomsExport ControlsPodcastProgramStrategy

May 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

Trade Compliance: It's Both Who You Sell to and Who You Buy From

Compliance Perspective podcast published by Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings or Data

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

September 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: The ITAR-Controlled Item You Never Knew You Had

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

Podcasts & Webinars

Our attorneys and partner organizations share the in-depth context you need to understand difficult and emegent trade issues.

CustomsTariffsVideo

July 2026

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

New Tariff Policies to Track--How to Find and Reduce Your Exposure

Z2Data

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: Think Twice Before Sharing Technical Drawings or Data

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

CustomsUFLPAVideo

June 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

UFLPA Supply Chain Due Diligence

Recorded webinar from Z2data

Export ControlsITARPodcastVideo

September 2023

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

A Deeper Look: The ITAR-Controlled Item You Never Knew You Had

Video podcast in the Shipping Solutions international trade blog, Passages Premium

CustomsUFLPAVideo

June 2024

Featuring:

Lindsay Bernsen Wardlaw

How to Craft an Effective UFLPA Response Package

Recorded webinar from Z2Data

Disclaimer: Our practice focuses on U.S. trade regulations (and related federal regulations, like ICTS, as they emerge). We do not advise on state laws or on the laws of any other country.