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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New sanctions prohibit Russian energy product imports, investments in Russia’s energy sector, and dealings with dozens more Russia-related parties, and impose broader trade restrictions.
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3/14/2022
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BIS designates Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. and certain of its affiliates to the Entity List, restricting their ability to receive US products, software, and technology.
On May 16, 2019, the US Commerce Department’s...more
5/24/2019
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OFAC adds PdVSA to its sanctions list and simultaneously issues general licenses temporarily allowing certain transactions and activities involving PdVSA.
On January 28, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign...more
The new designations of Russian individuals and entities broadly expand the scope and impact of sanctions.
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On April 6, 2018, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added more...more
4/13/2018
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The new designations of Russian individuals and entities broadly expand the scope and impact of sanctions.
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On April 6, 2018, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added more...more
4/10/2018
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