Short, Sweet, and Unambiguous: Ninth Circuit Cites Safeco and Finds Objectively Reasonable Interpretation of the ITAR Precludes Knowledge

The Ninth Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of a qui tam complaint alleging microelectronic manufacturer Microsemi Corporation and its subsidiary White Electronic Designs Corporation violated the FCA by falsely certifying compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, which prohibit exporting controlled information without a license.