FinCEN, Russia, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

FCPA, Export Controls, and Sanctions Enforcement: Adjusting Compliance Strategies for the New Normal

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 9/25/2024

As the interplay between export controls, trade sanctions, and anticorruption enforcement continues to intensify, multinational companies must remain vigilant in ensuring that their compliance programs address the many...more

U.S. Sanctions Enforcement: 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 3/5/2024

Today’s alert—the second in our Sanctions 2023 Year in Review Series—provides an overview of U.S. sanctions enforcement in 2023, including the key lessons learned from the public enforcement actions issued by the U.S....more

The Challenge of Transparency in Preventing Financial Crime: Navigating Financial Integrity in a Changing Risk Landscape

K2 Integrity on 12/20/2023

The landscape of financial crimes is constantly evolving, and the concept of transparency is being fundamentally challenged. A dynamic, innovative approach is imperative to preserve and shape the future of financial...more

7 Enforcement Predictions For US Export Controls, Sanctions

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP on 12/14/2023

Within the trade bar there is cautiousness, curiosity and skepticism at the numerous pronouncements signaling greater enforcement of export controls and sanctions by the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Office of Foreign...more

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – November 2023 Update

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 12/8/2023

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 inbox. ...more

BIS and FinCEN Release Joint Notice Concerning Global Export Control Evasion

The Volkov Law Group on 11/27/2023

On November 6, 2023, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) released a new joint notice concerning...more

Navigating U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Restrictions

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 11/14/2023

Over the last several months, companies have become entangled in an increasingly complex web of new and expanded sanctions and export control restrictions related to Russia in response to its war on Ukraine. The current...more

U.S. Government Intensifies Focus on Russian Sanctions Evasion

Fenwick & West LLP on 9/26/2023

The U.S. government is turning up the dial on its efforts to combat evasion of export controls and sanctions against Russia. The severe trade restrictions against Russia (and Belarus) have seen continuous escalation since...more

FinCEN Analysis Reveals Patterns and Trends in Suspected Evasion of Russia-Related Export Controls

Ballard Spahr LLP on 9/18/2023

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a joint alert and a supplemental alert (the...more

DOJ, BIS, and OFAC Issue Tri-Seal Compliance Note Consolidating Information Regarding Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policies

K2 Integrity on 8/15/2023

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) published their second Tri-Seal...more

Post-G7 Sanctions – Putting the G7 Leaders Voiced Concerns into Action

Torres Trade Law, PLLC on 6/19/2023

In May 2023, the leaders of the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, for the annual G7 summit. The symbolic significance of these global leaders meeting in...more

OFAC Russia Related Sanctions Update: ‎June 2023‎

Locke Lord LLP on 6/7/2023

On May 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued additional export control restrictions aimed at further degrading the Russian Federation’s capacity to wage its aggression...more

In Coordinated Action, US Authorities Increase Russia-Related Restrictions and Warn About Evasion Risks

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 6/6/2023

Through a series of coordinated actions in May 2023, the United States launched a whole-of-government effort to expand and strengthen enforcement of its sanctions campaign against Russia as the conflict in Ukraine continues...more

U.S. Imposes Additional Sweeping Sanctions on Russia in Coordination with G7 Countries

Venable LLP on 6/2/2023

On May 19, 2023, the United States, in coordination with the G7 and other international partners, imposed significant new sanctions on Russia aimed to further degrade the Russian Federation's capacity to wage war against...more

FinCEN and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s BIS Issues Supplemental Alert Urging Continued Vigilance for Potential Russian Export...

Goodwin on 5/26/2023

On May 19, FinCEN and BIS issued an alert urging financial institutions to watch for attempts to evade export controls imposed on Russia. The alert focuses on ongoing federal initiatives to limit Russian access to technology...more

FinCEN › Russia › Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

FCPA, Export Controls, and Sanctions Enforcement: Adjusting Compliance Strategies for the New Normal

U.S. Sanctions Enforcement: 2023 Trends and Lessons Learned

The Challenge of Transparency in Preventing Financial Crime: Navigating Financial Integrity in a Changing Risk Landscape

7 Enforcement Predictions For US Export Controls, Sanctions

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – November 2023 Update

BIS and FinCEN Release Joint Notice Concerning Global Export Control Evasion

Navigating U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Restrictions

U.S. Government Intensifies Focus on Russian Sanctions Evasion

FinCEN Analysis Reveals Patterns and Trends in Suspected Evasion of Russia-Related Export Controls

DOJ, BIS, and OFAC Issue Tri-Seal Compliance Note Consolidating Information Regarding Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policies

Post-G7 Sanctions – Putting the G7 Leaders Voiced Concerns into Action

OFAC Russia Related Sanctions Update: ‎June 2023‎

In Coordinated Action, US Authorities Increase Russia-Related Restrictions and Warn About Evasion Risks

U.S. Imposes Additional Sweeping Sanctions on Russia in Coordination with G7 Countries

FinCEN and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s BIS Issues Supplemental Alert Urging Continued Vigilance for Potential Russian Export...

Sanctions Against Russia: Recent Developments - May 2023

FinCEN and Commerce Dept. urge monitoring of Russian export control evasion attempts

United States Imposes Expanded Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia

U.S. Government Imposes New Export Controls and Sanctions on Russia and Belarus

BIS Implements Additional Export Controls and Entity List Additions Targeting Russia to Align with Allies and Partners

Sanctions Against Russia: Recent Developments

Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - August 2022

US Adopts Further Sanctions and Export Controls Targeting Russia

United States Pushes More Sanctions Against Russia and Prohibits Russian Gold Imports

Russia, Ukraine: Update as of July 7

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