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Comments on Recent Cases: March 2022
By Will Newman
Part of my work involves reading court decisions to keep abreast of how judges decide the types of cases I handle. Below, I share some thoughts on recent decisions. Court…
International Trade Insights
OFAC Announces Hundreds of New SDN Designations Targeting Russia’s Duma, Defense Sector and Bank Officials; Issues New General Licenses
By Grant Leach, Tony Busch, Cortney Morgan, Isabella Peek
On March 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) updated the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (“SDN List”) with hundreds of…
The Right Coast
To take a yacht or not? Why it may not be legal to seize Russian oligarchs’ property.
One of the most celebrated moments of President Joe Biden's State of the Union address came when he spoke directly to Russian oligarchs: We are joining with our European allies…
The Right Coast
How Might the War in Ukraine End? Five Factors Will Shape the Outcome – WSJ
Vladimir Putin s invasion of Ukraine isn t going as planned so far, according to military strategists, with Russia facing tougher armed resistance than expected and harsh Western sanctions. That…
ContractsProf Blog
Paul Horwitz on the Dwindling Prospects for Compromise
Over on Prawfsblawg, Paul Horwitz (right) has a long and insightful rumination on some more contractual fall-out from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a topic we have already touched on…
Trade Compliance Resource Hub
Russian sanctions on exports and financial measures launched by Singapore
By Alexander Brandt, Leigh T. Hansson, Michael Lowell
Singapore's Foreign Minister, Vivian Balakrishnan, announced that Singapore would impose unilateral sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
GovCon & Trade
Russia, Ukraine: Update as of March 24
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes…
GT London Law Blog
UK Russian Sanctions – Updated Guidance on Ownership and Control
By Jo Rickards, Annabel Thomas, Bethany Histed
The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has updated its guidance on ownership and control. If a person or entity is on the UK sanctions list (known as a…
Trade and Manufacturing Monitor
Additional U.K. Sanctions Targeting Russian Industries, Banks, Elites; Belarusian Entities
Today, the United Kingdom expanded sanctions on Russia by imposing asset freeze restrictions on 59 Russian and six Belarusian actors. The measures target key strategic industries in Russia, and include…
Petronella Cybersecurity and Compliance Blog
032122_Could-Russia-Skirt-Sanctions-Using-Crypto?
In this episode, we discuss the viability of Russia converting to crypto to circumnavigate sanctions, as well as the sustainability of current systems that are in place.Today's Link: https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-offers-russia-no-way-out-from-western-sanctionsHost: CraigGuests:…