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The Volkov Law Group

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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Expanded Export Controls and Sanctions Require Heightened Compliance for All Industries

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A Changed Regulatory Environment – Companies who think that U.S. export controls and sanctions do not apply to their products and channels of trade should reassess that position. As an example, approximately US$1.1 billion in...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Government Announces Powers of New Trade Sanctions Enforcement Agency

On 12 September 2024, the UK government published The Trade, Aircraft and Shipping Sanctions (Civil Enforcement) Regulations 2024 (Regulations) which, among other things, set out the powers of the new Office of Trade...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Secondary Sanctions? The UK Broadens Its Designation Criteria To Target Foreign Persons With Exposure to the Russian Government...

On 31 July 2024, the UK government broadened its Russian sanctions regime, giving the government express power to impose sanctions on persons who provide financial services, or make available funds, economic resources, goods...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

‘Control’ Under the UK’s Sanctions: The Emergence of Clarity?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in unprecedent judicial scrutiny of the UK’s sanctions regulations. While the judgments delivered in many cases have provided companies with needed certainty on some topics, the...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The UK Election and Its Implications for Compliance Professionals

Last week saw the greatest wipeout in the recorded history of UK governments, which saw the Tories being swept from power and losing over 400 seats in Parliament. Labor took over with a commanding presence, securing around...more

White & Case LLP

The Shadow Financial System

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The concept of the shadow financial system rose to international prominence in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In an interview with a Pakistani newspaper a month later, Osama bin Laden stated that Al Qaeda were...more

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EU establishes harmonized enforcement and penalties for sanctions violations

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The EU has adopted a new directive which establishes EU-wide rules for defining criminal offences and penalties related to the violation of EU sanctions. A stricter regulatory environment and closer scrutiny is expected as...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New BIS Rule Imposes Stringent Export Control Restrictions Targeting Large Number of OFAC-Sanctioned Parties

On March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by imposing “end user” export control restrictions against...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Red Flags (Anti-corruption Series Part...

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We have received several requests to publish a list of red flags pertinent to multinational organizations. To accommodate these requests, we are publishing a three-part series on anticorruption, export controls and economic...more

Fenwick & West LLP

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Russia and Warns of Substantial Risks of Doing Business in Russia

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The United States imposed a new round of economic sanctions and export restrictions on Russia today, marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and following the death of Russian opposition leader, Alexei...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – December 2023 Update

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December saw continuing enforcement actions involving Russia. First, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) settled investigations into apparent sanctions violations by a New York-based insurance...more

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EU Further Strengthens Restrictive Measures Against Russia in 12th Package of Sanctions

On 18 December 2023, the European Union adopted a 12th package of sanctions against Russia. The sanctions impose an asset freeze on more than 140 individuals and entities pursuant to Council Regulation (EU) 269/2014...more

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UK Government to launch new unit to enforce export controls and trade sanctions

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On 11 December 2023, the UK Government announced plans to create the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), a new governmental body that will be responsible for inter alia the civil enforcement of UK trade...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – October 2023 Update

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October saw two major enforcement actions involving Russia. First, three individuals were indicted for facilitating the export of controlled U.S.-origin electronics to Russia. Second, the president of a U.S. steel trading...more

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OFAC Suspends Certain U.S. Sanctions Targeting Venezuela with New and Amended General Licenses

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On October 18, 2023, the United States announced the suspension of certain sanctions related to Venezuela through the issuance of new and revised general licenses. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Banking and Consumer Regulatory Digest - October 2023

The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency, specifically focusing on:...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Navigating OFAC Settlements: An In-Depth Analysis of Sanctions Violations and Compliance Lessons

The Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) settlements in the second half of 2023 serve as cautionary tales for organizations navigating the complex landscape of international sanctions. These cases offer valuable insights...more

Conyers

Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review: Cayman Islands – May to July 2023

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Welcome to the second instalment of our Cayman Islands Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review. As we cover in this issue, there have been a number of exciting recent developments, including news from the Financial Action Task...more

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Executive Order 14105 on Outbound Investment in China and Proposed Rule

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On August 9, President Biden issued Executive Order 14105 (“EO 14105”) on Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products in Countries of Concern. EO 14105 significantly reshapes...more

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Cayman Islands Issues General Licence for Payment of Legal Fees

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On 14 April 2023, the Governor of the Cayman Islands issued a general licence (GL/2023/0002) for the payment of legal fees (the “Cayman General Licence”). This means that, under specified circumstances, Designated Persons...more

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Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review: Cayman Islands – Jan To April 2023

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We are pleased to welcome you to Conyers' Cayman Islands Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review, keeping you apprised of the latest regulatory news and developments. The past few months have been a particularly active time for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

EU Increases Russia-Related Restrictions and Expands Anti-Circumvention Measures in 11th Package of Sanctions

The new sanctions focus particularly on preventing the circumvention of EU sanctions rules through the jurisdictions of third countries. The EU has published lists of dual-use goods and advanced technology items (so-called...more

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British Virgin Islands: Sanctions Against Russia Pose Tricky Questions For The BVI Judiciary

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Charles Goldblatt, litigation associate at Conyers in the British Virgin Islands, takes a close look at how local judges are addressing sanctions against Russian entities. Since Russia's military incursion in Ukraine...more

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Bermuda Regulatory Outlook 2023

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An old adage says that the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes. We think regulatory changes can surely be added to that list. A number of regulatory updates will affect Bermuda entities this year, and we...more

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