On January 17, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that Haas Automation Inc. (Haas) agreed to settle potential civil...more
You are reading the December 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox.
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1/13/2025
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
International Trade ,
International Trade Commission (ITC) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Trade Relations ,
U.S. Commerce Department
You are reading the November 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox.
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12/9/2024
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Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
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Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Entity List ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Insurance Industry ,
International Litigation ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Penalties ,
Settlement ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
You are reading the Summer 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup. After a short hiatus, we are back to reporting on notable enforcement actions and policy changes and providing a bit of our insight.
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9/6/2024
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Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Investment ,
International Trade ,
Investors ,
NPRM ,
Russia ,
Technology Sector ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
You are reading the March 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox.
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On March 14, the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that EFG International AG (EFG), a Switzerland-based bank, had agreed to pay roughly $3.74 million to settle allegations that it had...more
February saw a continuing focus on Russia. First, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in conjunction with the State Department, sanctioned over 500 individuals and entities – the “largest number...more
3/15/2024
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China ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Employees ,
Entity List ,
Exports ,
Foreign Persons ,
Fraud ,
Iran ,
ITAR ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Sanction Violations ,
SDN List ,
Technology ,
U.S. Treasury ,
UK ,
Ukraine
December saw continuing enforcement actions involving Russia. First, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) settled investigations into apparent sanctions violations by a New York-based insurance...more
1/10/2024
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement ,
Executive Orders ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Foreign Financial Institutions (FFI) ,
International Trade ,
Maritime Transport ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Russia ,
Sanction Violations ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury
You are reading the November 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your...more
12/8/2023
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Cryptocurrency ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Entity List ,
Export Controls ,
FinCEN ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
International Trade ,
NGOs ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Oil & Gas ,
Russia ,
Sanction Violations ,
U.S. Treasury
October saw two major enforcement actions involving Russia. First, three individuals were indicted for facilitating the export of controlled U.S.-origin electronics to Russia. Second, the president of a U.S. steel trading...more
11/9/2023
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Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
General Licenses ,
International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ,
Iran ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Russia ,
Semiconductors ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Venezuela
July saw two noteworthy Russia enforcement actions. A Russian national was arrested in Estonia and extradited to the United States after being charged with conspiring to procure U.S.-origin technologies and ammunition on...more
8/17/2023
/ Antiboycott Requirements ,
China ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
Foreign Entities ,
Foreign Nationals ,
General Licenses ,
Iran ,
National Security ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Sanction Violations ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
On July 26, the Department of Commerce, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Justice released a Tri-Seal Compliance Note (July Note) providing guidance on voluntary self-disclosure of potential violations of U.S....more
8/1/2023
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Compliance ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
International Trade ,
National Security ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Voluntary Disclosure
You are reading the June 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox.
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7/12/2023
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China ,
Criminal Convictions ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Entity List ,
Export Controls ,
Ghana ,
International Litigation ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Sudan ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
You are reading the April 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox.
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5/25/2023
/ China ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement ,
Entity List ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
International Trade ,
Iran ,
North Korea ,
Russia
You are reading the March 2023 edition of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox.
March saw...more
4/21/2023
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Criminal Convictions ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fraudulent Procurement ,
Illegal Activity ,
International Trade ,
Iran ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Sanction Violations ,
Settlement ,
U.S. Treasury
Russia -
Russian National Charged with Supplying U.S. Technology to the Russian and North Korean Governments (DOJ Action)
Those involved. Ilya Balakaev, Russian national.
Charges and penalties. Conspiracy to...more
3/16/2023
/ 3D Printing ,
Antitrust Violations ,
Austria ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
China ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Drones ,
E-Commerce ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Entity List ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Exports ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
FBI ,
Iran ,
ITAR ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Smuggling ,
Switzerland ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
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Active Russian Agent Indicted for Scheme to Violate Sanctions in the United States (DOJ Action)
Those involved. Andrii Derkach, a Ukrainian national and – according to the DOJ – an “Active Russian Agent.”...more
1/13/2023
/ China ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Exports ,
Federal Contractors ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
ITAR ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Settlement
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes new U.S. sanctions and...more
10/4/2022
/ Aircraft ,
Blocked Person ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Defense Sector ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Final Rules ,
General Licenses ,
Intelligence Services ,
Iran ,
Military End Use ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Technology Sector ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes new U.S. sanctions and...more
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes new U.S. sanctions and...more
7/8/2022
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Economic Sanctions ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Financial Transactions ,
FinCEN ,
General Licenses ,
Gold ,
Imports ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Trade Restrictions ,
Ukraine
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes new U.S. sanctions and...more
6/7/2022
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Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement ,
Entity List ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
Final Rules ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Russia ,
SDN List ,
Transparency ,
Ukraine
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes new U.S. sanctions and...more
6/2/2022
/ Aviation Industry ,
Blocked Person ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
General Licenses ,
Russia ,
Sanction Violations ,
SDN List ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Ukraine
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes new U.S. sanctions and...more
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes new U.S. sanctions and...more
5/6/2022
/ Aircraft ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Export Controls ,
General Licenses ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Russia ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Ukraine
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes new U.S. sanctions and...more