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In its continuing response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government has deployed a whole-of-government approach to impose sanctions and tighter export controls on Russia. This alert summarizes key economic...more
On July 18, 2024, the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a new interim final rule (the “Interim Final Rule”) entitled “Standards-Related Activities and the Export Administration...more
On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced several significant additional export control restrictions and related actions against Russia as a response to continued...more
The first quarter of 2024 saw numerous developments on the export control front. This report summarizes the key developments and provides links to the relevant Federal Register notices and/or agency announcements....more
In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government has deployed a whole-of-government approach to impose sanctions and tighter export controls on Russia. This alert summarizes the key export restrictions...more
Under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Part 736 General Prohibition #5 (EAR 736.5) imposes restrictions on certain activities related to exports, reexports, and transfers (in-country) of items subject to the...more
1. OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Russian Elites Who Were Board Members of Alpha Group- On Aug. 11, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four Russian individuals, Petr...more
On May 19, 2023, the Biden Administration, in coordination with leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), announced new sanctions and restrictions on 300 individuals, entities, vessels, and aircraft tied to Russia following the G7...more
Last Friday, on the anniversary of the Ukraine invasion, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) took significant action by imposing sanctions against the Russian economy, targeting Russia’s...more
In the final few days of September, the U.S. and global allies issued a number of sanctions and export controls against actors who have supported Russia’s referendums in Ukraine and related attempts to annex four Ukrainian...more
Outsourcing the design and manufacturing of products, components and software to foreign contractors has become a significant part of manufacturing in the U.S. However, if the items involved are subject to U.S. export...more
Since February 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has implemented numerous new export control restrictions in response to the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation...more
On May 8 and 9, 2022, the Biden Administration imposed new Russia-related sanctions and export restrictions, including a prohibition on the provision of certain professional services to any person located in Russia, sanctions...more
The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC or the Treasury) unveiled a new wave of sanctions targeted against Russia, Russian entities, and Russian individuals during the week of April 4, in...more
The United States and its allies continue to ramp up pressure on Russia and Belarus in response to Russia’s continued hostilities in Ukraine. In this alert, we describe the latest export, import, and investment bans and...more
Watch Out, More Things Are Luxury Than You Think! On March 11, 2022, the President issued Executive Order 14068 (EO 14068) Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment with Respect to Continued Russian...more
In coordination with the European Union and G7 countries, the United States announced a raft of new sanctions and trade control measures targeting Russia today in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The new measures...more
This alert summarizes the current state of trade measures and restrictions against both Russia and Belarus, following our last update on February 25, 2022....more
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, the White House countered with another wave of sanctions and export controls. Building on the restrictions discussed in our Phase I and Phase II alerts, these new measures further...more
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Biden Administration has implemented significant sanctions on Russia's financial institutions, state-owned companies, and individuals close to Putin which will restrict U.S....more
The United States government, in partnership with allies and partners, issued new and expanded sanctions and trade controls in response to Russia’s continued invasion into Ukraine. These measures followed the sanctions that...more
Russia’s recent invasion against Ukraine is prompting the United States (U.S.) and other countries to issue sanctions and restrictions on Russia. Companies that do business in Russia or in the region should take steps to keep...more
The United States, along with the European Union, the United Kingdom, and other allies, has announced a new round of significantly tougher sanctions and export controls in response to the expanding Russian military invasion...more
The following alert will be updated as events change. Last Updated: 2/7/2022 - Below you will find an overview of a package of economic sanctions and export control measures the U.S., U.K. and EU are reportedly considering...more
Following a series of government agency actions in the final months of 2021, U.S. businesses are advised to evaluate their operations in Cambodia and ensure compliance in the new year. Beginning with the tri-agency Cambodia...more