Joe Whitcomb

Joe Whitcomb is the founder and president of Whitcomb, Selinsky, PC (WSM). In addition, he manages the firm and heads up the Government Procurement and International Business Transactions Law sections. As a result of his military service as a U.S. Army Ranger and as a non-commissioned officer in the Air Force, he learned mission accomplishment. While serving in the Air Force, he earned his Bachelor’s in Social Sciences and a Master’s in International Relations. His Master’s emphasis was on National Security and International Political Economics. After his military career, Joe attended law school at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law.

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Court Ruling Reshapes the Landscape of FOIA Compliance: DOC vs. EFF

Joe Whitcomb: November 29, 2023

Appellate law and ALJ's decisions play a crucial role in upholding justice and ensuring fair proceedings in legal cases. The recent legal dispute between the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the Department of Commerce has brought attention...

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Surveillance and Torture Allegations Raises Jurisdictional Questions

Joe Whitcomb: November 29, 2023

Background: Unveiling Allegations Against Cisco The case highlights key elements of appellate law and ALJ's decisions. The plaintiffs' allegations...

ITAR Compliance Alien Tort Statute (ATS) Act of State Doctrine Political Question Doctrine

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The Legal Battle: Changji Esquel Textile vs. US Department of Commerce

Joe Whitcomb: November 29, 2023

The Allegations of Noncompliance with the Administrative Procedure Act The Department of Commerce's decision to place Changji on the Entity List...

ITAR Compliance Textiles Administrative Procedure Act (APA) Entity List

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Google Wins Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Wildseed Mobile LLC

Joe Whitcomb: November 28, 2023

Wildseed Mobile LLC vs. Google LLC: A Legal Battle Over Patent Infringement In the ever-evolving world of technology and innovation, the protection...

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Heon-Cheol Chi: Bribery of a Public Official

Joe Whitcomb: November 27, 2023

ITAR Compliance Heon-Cheol Chi, a principal researcher and director at the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM), found himself...

ITAR EAR Export Compliance