The new measures build on sweeping restrictions that the United States introduced in October 2022.
On October 17, 2023 — just over a year after introducing extensive regulations aimed at restricting parties in China from...more
10/31/2023
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Companies that promptly self-disclose and remediate potential violations of administrative or criminal law may significantly mitigate liability.
On July 26, 2023, the US Departments of Justice (DOJ), Commerce, and the...more
8/3/2023
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New measures expand existing sanctions and export controls, including by restricting medical item exports and targeting Russia’s architecture and engineering sectors.
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The first-ever tri-seal Note highlights tactics used to circumvent Russia-related restrictions, while NSD adds 25 prosecutors focusing on sanctions and export controls.
In May 2022, shortly after hostilities in Ukraine...more
3/21/2023
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New announcements and rules expand the scope of existing sanctions and export controls on Russia.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with the Latham’s...more
3/16/2023
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The joint Strike Force will focus on shielding advanced US technology from nation-state adversaries and on prosecuting export controls violations.
On February 16, 2023, the US Departments of Justice and Commerce announced...more
The EU has issued its eighth “package” of sanctions measures on Russia. Meanwhile, US agencies have issued guidance on “secondary” sanctions enforcement, designated additional SDNs, and restricted further exports to Russia —...more
10/12/2022
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The EU’s “maintenance and alignment” sanctions target additional Russian persons, enhance existing sanctions, and implement new prohibitions - including on the import of Russian gold.
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The measures prohibit gold imports and add new SDN, Entity List, and asset freeze designations.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with the Latham &...more
7/5/2022
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New announcements and rules expand the scope of existing sanctions and export controls on Russia and Belarus.
This Client Alert summarises the latest sanctions and trade restrictions that have been imposed, or are under...more
New rules and announcements expand existing sanctions and export controls relating to Russia.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with the Latham &...more
5/16/2022
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New rules significantly expand the scope of existing sanctions and export controls on Russia.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with the Latham &...more
4/13/2022
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New rules significantly expand the scope of existing sanctions on Russia and impose extensive new export controls.
This Client Alert is published in the context of fast-moving developments and should be read in...more