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Sanctions are the “New” FCPA – How this Era of Enforcement Shapes Third-Party Risk Management

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In the summer of 2022, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco – a veteran prosecutor and currently number two at the helm of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) – began to describe the enforcement of sanctions regulations as...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

Sanctions Compliance Measures to Mitigate Russia Trade Sanctions Evasion Tactics

The various and elusive tactics used by Russia to evade global sanctions and export controls have grown increasingly sophisticated over the last several months, putting the onus on multinational entities to become equally...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Risk to Israeli Entities Posed by International Sanctions – What Is the Exposure and What Are the Dangers?

The executive order signed by United States President Joseph Biden in February 2024 states that the violence being committed by Israeli settlers has reached intolerable levels; poses a serious threat to peace, security, and...more

A&O Shearman

UK sanctions systems and controls: lessons learnt

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has assessed the systems and controls relating to sanctions compliance for over 90 firms across a range of sectors and summarised its findings of good and poor practice. Acknowledging...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

US Agencies Issue Joint Compliance Note on Russia-Related Sanctions and Export Controls Evasion

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The first-ever tri-seal Note highlights tactics used to circumvent Russia-related restrictions, while NSD adds 25 prosecutors focusing on sanctions and export controls. In May 2022, shortly after hostilities in Ukraine...more

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Defense Contractors Will Face Higher Risks as Spending Increases

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Ongoing geopolitical developments such as Russia’s war in Ukraine and tensions between China and Taiwan have continued to fuel higher US military spending. The demand for military weapons is the strongest it has been in...more

The Volkov Law Group

Person of the Year: The Trade Compliance Officer

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I admit I may be a little late in completing some of my 2022 retrospective postings.  Nevertheless, I have to announce Corruption, Crime & Compliance’s Person of the Year Award.  Although my posting is not done with as much...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Focus on Foreign Banks’ Sanctions Compliance Programs in the U.S. and Globally - Upgrading and Empowering Compliance to Help...

As the Russia – Ukraine war rages on, one outcome so far is clear: the Western nations remain aligned and united to confront Russian aggression. The West’s synchronized, roll-out of economic and trade sanctions against...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Why Cybersecurity Will Never Be the Same After the Russian Invasion

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the world of business will never be the same again. Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco recently said that the world’s “geopolitical landscape is more challenging and complex than...more

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Adjusting Your Perspective — Identifying Your Real Third-Party Risks (Part II of V)

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Compliance professionals are always looking for ways to collaborate and support internal business partners.  Through the years, compliance professionals have devoted significant energy to building partnerships with the...more

Burr & Forman

Protecting Against Cyber Threats During the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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“Most of America’s critical infrastructure is owned and operated by the private sector and critical infrastructure owners, and operators must accelerate efforts to lock their digital doors.” — President Joe Biden, March 2022 ...more

Lathrop GPM

Shields Up: Russian Cyberattacks Headed Our Way

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As we watch the televised Russian invasion of Ukraine with horrific destruction and casualties caused by missiles, tanks, and other conventional warfare the hostilities may seem far away and distant. As Russia continues to...more

Burr & Forman

FINRA Warns Against Russian-Sponsored Cyber Attacks

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In its April 27 Weekly Update, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s (“FINRA”) National Cause and Financial Crimes Detection program urged FINRA member firms to review a cyber-threat alert arising from Russia’s...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #328 – Ukraine Charity Scams

Unscrupulous criminals use crises to their advantage. Scammers are using the conflict in Ukraine to bilk money from people trying to help those impacted from the attacks....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Intelligence Points to Likely Russian Attacks on Critical Infrastructure

The cybersecurity authorities of the United States (including CISA, FBI, NSA and DOE), Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom released a joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on April 20, 2022, “to warn...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

ESG Funds Must Tread Carefully as Russia Sanctions Bite

The full-scale invasion of Ukraine by a revanchist Russia continues to dominate headlines as the war enters its second month. While the sometimes-terrible choices facing those living in the conflict zone are unparalleled,...more

Miller Canfield

Preparing for Cyberattacks and Limiting Liability

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The U.S. government and military experts have been warning U.S. companies that Russia may launch significant cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, financial institutions and businesses in retaliation for the sanctions...more

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Impact of the Ukraine/Russia Conflict on Cybersecurity in the United States

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On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia launched a large-scale military incursion into Ukraine. By all accounts, the Russian offensive attacked on multiple fronts, including against Ukraine’s network computers and communication systems. The...more

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