Covington helps clients in a wide range of sectors navigate the legal, reputational, and regulatory risks that can arise across their global supply chains.
Areas of Expertise
Trade Controls/
Tariffs
Covington advises clients on the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape that can threaten the ability of companies subject to U.S. jurisdiction...
We help clients with the legal and reputational harms that can result from insider threats...
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Vendor Diligence
Covington counsels clients, including ODM and OEM manufacturers, on sourcing requirements...
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Covington advises clients on the legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity risks associated...
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Based on our deep industry knowledge and regulatory expertise, we help clients identify compliance...
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Emerging Issues and Practical Guidance
Insider Threats
Vendor Dilligence
Cyber Threats
Human Trafficking/Forced Labor
Case Studies: How We Help Clients
Helping a Global IT Company
Evaluate Its Supply Chain and
Market Opportunities
Insider Threats
Cyber Threats
Human Trafficking
Helping a Global Technology Company Navigate the Future of U.S.-China Relations and Address Supply Chain Risks
Defending an International Manufacturer in a Criminal Export Controls Investigation
Covington advises clients on the legal and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity risks associated with the information technology infrastructure of supply chains, including foreign law obligations to provide source code review or other technical accesses to third parties.
Based on our deep industry knowledge and regulatory expertise, we help clients identify compliance risks and advise on best practices for securing their supply chains against human trafficking and forced labor/child labor risks. We advise on the UK Anti-Slavery Act, U.S. procurement restrictions, California’s Transparency in Supply Chains Act and other sector and legal requirements in this area.
Covington counsels clients, including ODM and OEM manufacturers, on sourcing requirements (BAA/TAA); emerging regulatory obligations (e.g., SECURE Technology Act, NDAA Sections 889, 1654, and 1655); risks associated with research, development, and manufacturing in countries such as China; and responding to exclusionary actions (e.g., under NDAA Section 806 and other black list authorities).
We help clients with the legal and reputational harms that can result from insider threats. We advise on insider threat monitoring, suggest best practices for mitigating legal risks, investigate complaints, help clients navigate whistleblower protections, and negotiate with regulators on their behalf.
Covington advises clients on the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape that can threaten the ability of companies subject to U.S. jurisdiction to do business with certain foreign companies. This landscape includes CFIUS, Supply Chain EO 13873, the use of the Department of Commerce Entity List and Treasury sanctions, the imposition of tariffs (e.g., China, Iran, Russia), and The Office of Foreign Assets Control's Specially Designated Nationals List.
Trade Controls/Tariffs
Increasingly, businesses are being held legally responsible—by regulators, investors, and customers—and excluded from federal and commercial procurements for the actions (or inactions) of providers in their supply chains. We help clients anticipate, understand, and mitigate the risks in their supply chains.
Helping a Non-U.S. Defense Company Design an Export Compliance Program
December 6, 2021
Department of Commerce Releases Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding Amendments to the ICTS Interim Final Rule
Proposed Rules Streamline Country of Origin Determinations for Mexican and Canadian Imports
July 12, 2021
Developments Under the Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity
July 1, 2021
President Biden Signs Executive Order Aimed at Improving Government Cybersecurity
May 19, 2021
National Security: President Trump Signs Executive Order on Securing the United States Bulk-Power System
May 6, 2020
CISA Tech Supply Chain Risk Management Task Force Releases New Guidance on Security
May 7, 2020
Commerce Department Amends Foreign-Produced Direct Product Rule, Further Restricting Transfers to Huawei
May 19, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Regarding the Trump Administration’s Push to Secure Supply Chains in the U.S.
June 9, 2020
U.S. Government Releases Awaited “Section 889” Rule on Prohibition on “Use” of Covered Telecommunications Equipment
July 13, 2020
Navigating New Prohibitions
on Telecommunications and
Video Surveillance Services
Helping Companies with USMCA Implementation Issues and Supply Chain Relocation to Latin America
Commerce Department Further Restricts Huawei Access to U.S. Technology Abroad and Expands Reach of Entity List
August 19, 2020
New Section 889 Restrictions Included in Updated Uniform Guidance Regulations from the Office of Management and Budget
August 26, 2020
The United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom Take Significant Actions in Response to Reports of Uyghur Oppression in China
February 17, 2021
Commerce Releases Interim Final Rule to Implement the Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Executive Order
January 21, 2021
President Biden Orders Tightening of Made in America Laws: What Contractors Need to Know
January 28, 2021
President Biden Directs Broad Review of America’s Supply Chains
March 2, 2021
Global Supply Chain Key Contact
Susan Cassidy
Susan Cassidy
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