The world’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated the first quarter of 2022, as the US and its international partners coordinated efforts to impose unprecedented sanctions designed to isolate the Russian...more
5/4/2022
/ Biden Administration ,
China ,
Cuba ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Foreign Policy ,
Iran ,
North Korea ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Ukraine
In this quarter, OFAC lifted sanctions on Rusal and other companies following divestment by Oleg Deripaska. Meanwhile, as Venezuela descends into economic and political crisis, the US targeted PdVSA and others to hasten...more
5/10/2019
/ Counter-Terrorist ,
Cuba ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Policy ,
Helms-Burton Act ,
Iran ,
North Korea ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Trade Relations ,
Trump Administration ,
Venezuela
Headlines from the final months of 2017 included the signing of a new executive order with global anti-corruption implications; new guidance on the Trump Administration’s approach to Russia sanctions under CAATSA; tightening...more
1/9/2018
/ Counter-Terrorist ,
Cuba ,
Drug Trafficking ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Executive Orders ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Magnitsky Act ,
North Korea ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Sudan ,
Trump Administration
The first six months of the Trump Administration saw several notable developments for US sanctions, with particular implications for Russia and Iran. The Administration also declared a shift in US policy toward Cuba. ...more
7/6/2017
/ Counter-Terrorist ,
Cuba ,
Drug Trafficking ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Exxon Mobil ,
Foreign Policy ,
Iran Sanctions ,
North Korea ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Russia ,
Trump Administration ,
Ukraine
Yesterday’s election has significant implications for international sanctions, particularly with respect to Iran, Cuba, and Russia. Although we do not want to be unduly alarmist, President-elect Trump’s statements on the...more
After almost two years of negotiations, the P5+1 and Iran reach a final comprehensive agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear program, which will likely result in the gradual lifting of international and US sanctions by early next...more
8/4/2015
/ Cuba ,
Enforcement Actions ,
IAEA ,
Iran ,
Iran Sanctions ,
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) ,
Nuclear Weapons ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
P5+1 Nations ,
Sanctions ,
State Sponsors of Terrorism
The Obama Administration’s recent loosening of trade restrictions on Cuba has the potential to open new opportunities for US businesses. However, there are several obstacles to be overcome before US companies may access...more
5/13/2015
/ Cuba ,
Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) ,
Economic Development ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Imports ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Sanctions ,
Trade Relations
In this edition:
- US and EU continue targeting Russia for its activity in Ukraine
- Cuba-related regulatory reforms announced
- P5+1 and Iran reach framework agreement
- US enforcement actions:...more
4/23/2015
/ Commerzbank ,
Cuba ,
Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR) ,
Drug Trafficking ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Iran ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
P5+1 Nations ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
Terrorist Threats ,
Ukraine
In this issue:
- US and EU continue sanctions against Russia for its activity in Ukraine;
- US and EU sanctions against the Crimea region;
- US makes major change in Cuban relations;
- The EU...more
1/14/2015
/ Crimea ,
Cuba ,
Drug Trafficking ,
Enforcement Actions ,
EU ,
Foreign Relations ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
Syria ,
Trade Relations ,
Ukraine