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The EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus

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On 16 December 2024, the EU adopted several new sanctions measures, including its 15th package of sanctions against Russia which expands the sectoral and financial restrictions applicable to Russian persons. The EU also...more

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EU Adopts 15th Sanctions Package Against Russia... And More

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As the year closes, the European Union (“EU”) continues to use sanctions as its foreign policy tool of choice. On December 16, 2024, the EU adopted a total of 15 texts providing for new sanctions. While the centerpiece, the...more

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Between a Claim and a Hard Place: OFAC Sanctions Preempt State Insurance Laws

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U.S. sanctions laws present complex conflicts with state insurance laws. While state laws govern the timely payment of claims and other insurance practices, U.S. sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s...more

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OFAC Updates General Licenses and ‎FAQ on PdVSA 2020 8.5% ‎Bonds

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On November 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License (“GL”) 5Q ("Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to the Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. 2020 8.5...more

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Construction Contractors Should Prepare for the Effects of Potential New Tariffs on Construction Material Prices and Availability

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President-elect Donald Trump recently stated on November 25, 2024, his intention to impose tariffs of 25% on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office unless those countries do more to stop the flow...more

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OFAC Fines U.S. Person $1 Million for Multiple Violations of Sanctions Regime Against Iran

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In one of the more notable enforcement actions of 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) recently imposed a $1,104,408 civil penalty on a U.S. person for 75 separate violations...more

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U.S. Treasury announces new sanctions targeting Russian banks, warns foreign financial institutions from using Russian alternative...

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has designated dozens of Russian banks including Gazprombank and issued an alert warning foreign financial institutions of the risk of U.S. sanction for...more

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OFAC Sanctions the Russian Financial ‎Sector Including ‎Gazprombank, and Issues New GLs and FAQs

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On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated Gazprombank, over 50 internationally connected Russian banks, more than 40 Russian securities registrars, and 15...more

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Energy Industry Outlook: Navigating Potential Policy Shifts in a Second Trump Administration

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The 2024 election ushers in a renewed focus on “energy independence” under a second Trump administration. Policies emphasizing expanded oil and gas development, regulatory rollbacks, and traditional infrastructure investment...more

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New OFAC FAQs Offer Guidance on Insurers’ OFAC Compliance Obligations

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The US Office of Foreign Assets Control recently amended its insurance-related FAQ and issued two new FAQs. This focus on insurance-related guidance comes at the same time as an enforcement action targeting an insurer that...more

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Forecasting the 2nd Trump Administration: Translating Initiatives to Enforcement and Compliance Priorities (Part I of III)

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As the dust settles on the U.S. Election, companies are quickly analyzing the impact for businesses, federal civil and criminal enforcement priorities and the implications for ethics and compliance. When a new Administration...more

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OFAC Issues Russia Sanctions General ‎Licenses and FAQs ‎Related to Securities Held at the National ‎Settlement Depository

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On October 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued Frequently Asked Question (“FAQ”) 1197 on securities held at the National Settlement Depository (“NSD”) in connection...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of October

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I.  US SANCTIONS - U.S. Department of the Treasury Targets Russian Military-Industrial Producers: On October 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions on 275 individuals and entities involved in...more

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[Webinar] 2024 Election Recap: Breaking Down the Results - November 21st, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm CST

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The Adams and Reese Government Relations team is poised and ready to bring an insider perspective to the results and policy priorities stemming from the 2024 United States Presidential Election....more

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US announces sanctions against Chinese entities assisting in Russian drone development

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The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Department of Treasury imposed sanctions against three private entities and one individual for assisting in the development and production of Russia’s Garpiya series long-range...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade 2024 Presidential Election and Trade with BLG Senior Associate Attorney Kerry Wang

Bob Brewer, VP Marketing and New Business Development, Braumiller Law Group & Braumiller Consulting Group discusses trade and the 2024 election with BLG Senior Associate Attorney Kerry Wang...more

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CNBV propone obligaciones en materia de información de sostenibilidad en México

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La Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) de México, el 13 de septiembre de 2024, publicó en el portal de la Comisión Nacional de Mejora Regulatoria (CONAMER) el anteproyecto de la resolución que modifica las...more

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Taxonomía Sostenible de México, sistema de clasificación y guía de actividades sostenibles

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La Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público el 16 de marzo de 2023, publicó la primera edición del reporte de Taxonomía Sostenible de México (la taxonomía). La taxonomía no constituye un documento regulatorio con carácter...more

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OFAC Extends Reach Over Securities Held by Russia’s National Settlement Depository

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OFAC’s new FAQ 1097, issued October 10, warns US investors of the need to block securities held at Russia’s National Settlement Depository (NSD), even if the securities or the issuer is not sanctioned. Even if the security is...more

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UK’s OFSI Imposes £15,000 Penalty on Property Management Company for Sanctions Violations

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In late August 2024, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (“OFSI”), a department within HM Treasury, imposed a monetary penalty of £15,000 on Integral Concierge Services Limited (“ICSL”)—a UK-based property...more

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Cambios a la regulación de Empresas Certificadas del SAT

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Las modificaciones a las Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior establecen cambios a la regulación para Empresas Certificadas. El 7 de octubre de 2024 se publicó en el Portal del SAT la versión anticipada de la “Segunda...more

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OFAC Issues FAQs for IT and Software ‎‎Services and Extends Authorization to Engage in ‎Administrative ‎Transactions in Russia

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On September 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued three frequently asked questions (“FAQs”) that provide guidance to U.S. companies regarding the Determination...more

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New EU Sanctions against Russia's destabilising activities - Regulation 2024/2642

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On 10 October 2024, the new EU sanctions framework against Russia will come into force. Council Regulation (EU) 2024/2642 introduces new restrictive measures against Russia in response to its destabilising activities against...more

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G7 Announces Joint Initiative to Combat Russian Sanctions and Export Control Evasion

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The Group of Seven (“G7”) has taken a critical step in bolstering its collective enforcement of export controls and sanctions against the Russian Federation by issuing a historic joint industry guidance document. This move is...more

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OFAC Takes Action Against Russian ‎Political Disinformation and ‎New Sanctions Evasion Tactics

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Russian Political Disinformation Efforts - On September 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated 10 individuals and two entities as specially designated nationals...more

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