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Russian Sanctions Circumvention: Are You Asleep At The Wheel?

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In the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, a broad and unprecedented range of sanctions were imposed on Russia by various countries and international bodies to target the Russian economy and prevent further...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Developments in Global Sanctions Compliance with a Focus on Russia, Belarus and China

Sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union against Russia, China, and other parts of the world are fast-evolving. Such geopolitical shifts are creating new risks and placing further...more

Adams and Reese LLP

International Compliance Digest – August 2024

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August was another robust month in international trade that further signifies the need for corporations to invest in effective compliance programs. For starters, the DOJ unveiled a new program that incentivizes corporate...more

BakerHostetler

Current State of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed in Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine - August 2024 #2

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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

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Sanctions Against Russia: U.S. Increases Secondary Sanctions Risks for Foreign Financial Institutions, Expands Sanctions and...

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On 12 June 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued new measures to further isolate Russia’s...more

The Volkov Law Group

DOJ and OFAC Sanctions and Export Control Detection Strategies

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In this new aggressive era of sanctions and export controls enforcement, companies need to understand the potential risks that DOJ and/or OFAC may identify a company for sanctions investigation....more

Fenwick & West LLP

Sanctions Violations: New 10-Year Statute of Limitations

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On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed into law an emergency supplemental appropriations law, H.R. 815 (Public Law 118-50), that provides substantial military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan and could force the sale of...more

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Current State of U.S. Export Controls in Response to the Russian Federation’s Invasion of Ukraine - February 2024

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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

Oberheiden P.C.

Insights from OFAC Enforcement Actions So Far

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Each year, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) initiates several enforcement actions targeting companies, financial institutions, and individuals in the United States and abroad. These enforcement actions can present...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - October 2023

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1. Seagate Technology Gets Largest-Ever BIS Penalty for Sales to Huawei- Seagate Technology LLC recently incurred a $300 million civil penalty from U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) due to...more

BakerHostetler

Current State of U.S. Export Controls in Response to the Russian Federation’s Invasion of Ukraine - October 2023

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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 since February 24, 2022....more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - September 2023

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

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - June 1st - 2nd, Berlin, Germany

Hosted by C5 Group, the European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is recognized as Europe's Premier, longstanding gathering for financial institutions and global exporters. The industry across Europe is confronting an...more

BakerHostetler

Current State of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed on the Russian Federation and Covered Regions of Ukraine in Response to the...

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This update addresses the full implementation of the price cap policy for crude oil and petroleum products of Russian origin by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). On Feb. 3, OFAC...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Proficiency Series] U.S. Economic Sanctions - March 7th - 30th, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST

The American Conference Institute is hosting their Virtual Proficiency Series on U.S. Economic Sanctions on March 7-30, 2023! Learn and connect at this immersive, practical 4-week masterclass on U.S. Economic Sanctions....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Navigating U.S. Sanctions and Restrictions on Ethiopia and Eritrea

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U.S. sanctions and other restrictions on Ethiopia and Eritrea may persist despite a recent peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. The deal purports to end hostilities in an armed...more

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Current State of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed on the Russian Federation and Covered Regions of Ukraine in Response to the...

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In response to the Russian Federation’s (Russia) egregious and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022, the U.S. government has deployed a whole-of-government approach in imposing sanctions and export...more

Holland & Knight LLP

A Guide for Early-Stage Companies on Trade Compliance and Foreign Investment

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Are you looking to hire a star engineer who is a foreign national? Are you considering raising capital from a foreign venture capital firm or other foreign investor? Are you interested in sourcing components or creating...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

US, UK and EU Impose New Sanctions and Export Controls on Key Elements of Russian Economy

Since the publication of our March 24, 2022, and March 17, 2022, client alerts, the U.S., U.K. and European Union, among other allied nations, have imposed additional sanctions and export controls on key elements of the...more

Locke Lord LLP

Sanctions Round-up and Possible New Russia Sanctions Triggered by Hostilities Against Ukraine

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The United States, primarily through Presidential action under the statutory authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”), has empowered the U.S. Department of the Treasury and its Office of Foreign...more

Hogan Lovells

The State Department and BIS target Cambodia with more restrictive export controls

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On December 9, 2021, the State Department and the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published corresponding Final Rules that add Cambodia to the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR) §...more

The Volkov Law Group

OFAC Implements New Ethiopia Sanctions Program

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On November 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), pursuant to Executive Order 14046, Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to the Humanitarian and Human Rights...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trade Matters - November 2021

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1. New Cybersecurity Export Controls From BIS Go Into Effect in January - The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has released an interim final rule establishing new export controls on certain cybersecurity items and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

BIS Finalizes the Rule Covering Cybersecurity Activities

On October 21, 2021, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a rule that will restrict some exports, reexports, and other overseas transfers of equipment, software, and technology...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & Policy Newsletter - June 2021

1. Recent Enforcement: Even Companies That Invest in Compliance Pay Penalties- Since our April enforcement roundup, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) in the Department...more

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