Editor’s Note: One of the most accurate and detailed sources for ongoing updates on the Ukraine crisis is the Ukraine Conflict Update from the Institute for the Study of War. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is a
Ukraine 2022
As the world looks toward Ukraine, so too does the LexBlog Community. We're curating commentary from legal professionals on the developing conflict and its impact around the globe.
‘Uniting for Ukraine’ Program Will Provide Sponsorship Opportunities for Ukrainians
Starting April 25, 2022, the “Uniting for Ukraine” program for Ukrainians seeking to enter the United States will allow Ukrainians who are sponsored by family members or non-governmental agencies to come to the United States and apply for a two-year…
Starved for Victory? Ukraine Conflict Assessments in Maps (April 19 – 21, 2022)
Editor’s Note: One of the most accurate and detailed sources for ongoing updates on the Ukraine crisis is the Ukraine Conflict Update from the Institute for the Study of War. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is a…
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. There are numerous accounts of scammers using old techniques to defraud people from…
DHS Issues Special Student Relief Employment Benefits for F-1 International Students from Ukraine and Sudan
Originally posted via a notice by USCIS. Summary provided by McEntee Law Group.
This past Monday, April 18th, DHS announced it would be suspending certain requirements for F-1 students from Ukraine and Sudan. The suspensions are for qualifying…
Ukraine, Sudan Temporary Protected Status Application Instructions Issued
Chemical Concerns? Ukraine Conflict Assessments in Maps (April 10 – 12, 2022)
Editor’s Note: One of the most accurate and detailed sources for ongoing updates on the Ukraine crisis is the Ukraine Conflict Update from the Institute for the Study of War. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) is a…
Gartner identifies three mandates for legal and compliance leaders in response to Ukraine invasion
Legal involvement is critical: Gartner experts
BIS Expands Export Restrictions on Russia and Belarus
On and effective April 8, 2022, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a Final Rule that expands upon prior export control restrictions placed on Russian and Belarus in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This…
EU On Alert Towards Russian FDI
On April 6, 2022, the European Commission (“EC”) issued a communication calling for greater vigilance towards foreign direct investment (“FDI”) from Russia and Belarus, and guiding Member States on how best to screen and examine these investments going forward.[1]…