On September 18, President Trump signed into law the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (the “Graham Act” or the “Act”), which passed both the House and Senate with substantial bipartisan majorities. The law is named
US Department of the Treasury Strengthens Iran Sanctions as Part of Operation Economic Outcast
Earlier this month, as part of Operation Economic Outcast targeting Iran, the US Department of the Treasury ushered in a flurry of administrative and regulatory changes. On September 10, 2026, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC“) modified its
Judicial Notice Supplement (09.27.26): Goodbye Kiss
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OFAC Creates Unified Sanctions Penalties Regulations
Key Takeaways:
- Key Takeaway #1: The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published a final rule (the “Rule”), effective September 25, 2026, creating the “Sanctions Penalties Regulations” under 31 CFR Part 505: the agency’s first-ever single,
RPNLU Prayagraj Hosts Second International Debate Competition; Uttaranchal University Wins Best Team
Prayagraj | 26 September 2026: The Second Edition, International Debate Competition, was successfully conducted by the Debate and Discussion Club (DDC) of Dr. Rajendra Prasad National Law University (RPNLU), Prayagraj. The prestigious event observed registrations from thirty teams across India
US Lifts Ethiopia-Related Sanctions and Removes Ethiopia from the ITAR Proscribed Country List
On September 18, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced the expiration of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, “Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement: A Landmark Deal Moves Toward Finalisation
Summary: With the India–EU FTA proceeding towards finalisation, both economies now have an opportunity to prepare for sweeping tariff cuts, new market access, and revised compliance obligations before the agreement is finally concluded. The blog sets out the key provisions
U.S.-China Board of Trade “30-for-30” Identifies Products Recommended for Reduced Tariffs
On September 27, 2026, the White House announced a reciprocal list of U.S. and Chinese imports recommended for reduced tariff treatment (“30-for-30”) as part of the first major outcome of the U.S.-China Board of Trade. The U.S.-China Board of Trade
New Podcast: State AG Perspectives on AI, Algorithms and Enforcement
State attorneys general are increasingly shaping the regulatory landscape for organizations that rely on technology, data and artificial intelligence. In the latest episode of Squire Patton Boggs’ Antitrust Amplified podcast, antitrust partner Lauren Briggerman sits down with representatives from the
CBP Issues Guidance on Import Prohibitions for Certain Canadian Products Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 11061, 11062, and 11063
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance (CSMS #70050970) on Presidential Proclamations 11061 (alcohol), 11062 (dairy), and 11063 (motor vehicles), which exclude a defined list of Canadian products from importation into the United States.