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US Government Throws “Kitchen Sink” Export Controls at Russia, Plus Sweeping EAR99 Software Controls, and IT and Software Services...

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Three US agencies – the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the US Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the US Department of State – took new actions on June...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Russia, Ukraine: Update as of the Evening of February 25

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This UPDATED post summarizes the situation as of late evening on Friday, February 25, concerning current U.S. sanctions and export restrictions related to Russia and Ukraine. This post supplements our post of late evening on...more

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US Government Issues Escalated Sanctions and Trade Controls in Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

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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

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New Executive Order To Further Restrict Business with Huawei and Other Foreign Adversaries Engaged in Cyber Espionage

On May 15, 2019, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“EO”) targeting activities of certain foreign telecommunications companies based in hostile countries. Entitled “Securing the Information and Communications...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The Export Control Reform Act and Possible New Controls on Emerging and Foundational Technologies

• ECRA became law on August 13, 2018. It is the permanent statutory authority for the EAR, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s BIS. The new law codifies long-standing BIS policies and does not require...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - August 2018

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS - $34 Million SEC Settlement for Legg Mason - On August 27, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that Legg Mason Inc. will pay more than $34 million to settle an...more

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New Regulations Further Ease Maritime Transport and Travel Restrictions on Cuba

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Action Item: The Administration further implemented its new Cuba policy facilitating passenger vessel service to Cuba and opening opportunities in Cuba’s maritime, telecommunications, and construction sectors. Considering the...more

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Ferry Service Between The United States And Cuba—Imminent Or Not?

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Recent decisions by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of Treasury have increased the prospects for regular air and vessel service to and from Cuba. Those decisions do not open the floodgates for...more

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U.S. Department of Commerce Implements New Russian Oil and Gas Sanctions

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The sanctions directly affect companies involved in Russia's oil and gas industries by imposing new export license requirements....more

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