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EV and EV-Infrastructure Deployment Encounters Regulatory, Political, and Market Challenges in 2024: Hitting Speed Bumps or...

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The road to electrified mobility has been a tumultuous one for automakers, battery-electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure developers, and their supporting industries. Global EV technologies and trends are evolving rapidly,...more

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Navigating political shifts - Strategies for businesses in an election year - The Visionaries

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The year 2024 is proving to be a pivotal time on the global stage with numerous critical elections reshaping the political landscape. As new governments take office, businesses and individuals must prepare for a wave of...more

Butler Snow LLP

Proposed Rule Published Restricting Data Sharing with China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela

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The US Department of Justice issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) October 21, 2024 that, if finalized, will prohibit or restrict a significant amount of international data sharing with countries of concern,...more

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Advice in the year of elections

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Twenty-seven general elections have fallen in 2024. At the time of writing, twenty have taken place, but one of the most impactful and momentous polling days – the US Presidential Election – is still to come....more

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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

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United States Considers Deployment of its Military Contractors to Ukraine

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The US government could soon allow private US military contractors to operate in Ukraine to maintain and service weapons supplied by the United States (the “MC Policy”), according to a recent CNN news report. This type of...more

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The Evolving Global Foreign Direct Investment and National Security Review Landscape - May 2024

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Key Takeaways - - As FDI regimes proliferate and mature around the globe, governments are taking an ever-more expansive view of the concept of “national security” to include more than military and defense interests, which...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Mobility@McDermott: Monthly Update (04/2024)

1. “No re-export to Russia” clauses become mandatory for certain contracts within the EU - As of March 20, 2024, so-called “no re-export to Russia” clauses have become mandatory for certain types of contracts concluded by...more

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National Security Act of 2024 extends statute of limitations for sanctions violations to 10 years

The measure also harmonizes Russia sanctions rules with allies, and intensifies penalties against Iran - The National Security Act, 2024 (Pub. L No 118-50) was enacted on April 24, 2024. In addition to the Act’s provisions...more

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US Space Force announces "Commercial Space Strategy" to increase competitive advantage

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At the 39TH Space Symposium in Colorado Springs on April 10TH, Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman announced the US Space Force’s (USSF) blueprint for integrating private-sector capabilities. This blueprint, dubbed...more

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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

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2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: The 2024 Election Megacycle

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In 2024, an extraordinarily high number of national elections will be held across the globe, including in some of the biggest economies: the United States, United Kingdom, India, Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia, Russia – and...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

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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

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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

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Remedy for Russian Aircraft Expropriation – FSIA Lawsuit

Is it possible that the Russian government wants to compensate the aviation leasing companies for aircraft and engines that the government expropriated?  Russia expropriated aircraft and engines of multiple U.S. leasing...more

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EU Commission Issues Guidance for EU Companies on Enhanced Due Diligence To Prevent Sanctions Circumvention

On 7 September 2023, the European Commission (Commission) published a guidance note (the Guidance) for EU businesses on the circumvention of sanctions. The Guidance outlines the essential components for a company’s compliance...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

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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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Kazakhstan Law News Digest for April – June 2023

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Legislative News - Subsoil Use - The Ministry of Energy has amended the Rules for monitoring subsoil users' compliance with the terms and conditions of subsoil use contracts regarding the annual scheduled / unscheduled...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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