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New Round of Sanctions Targets Russian Government Officials and Business Entities
Last week, the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) added seven high-ranking Russian government officials and 17 Russian business entities to the Specially…
Global Trade Law Blog
Russian Against Time: New Sanctions and Lowered Expectations as Ukraine Crisis Continues
By J. Scott Maberry, Matthew Riemer, Sheppard Mullin Sanctions and Export Controls Attorneys
There’s no end in sight for the turmoil in Ukraine. And there’s no end in sight for international sanctions against Russia for causing that turmoil. As sanctions escalate, so will…
Focus on Regulation
Ukraine and Russia Sanctions Developments
By Jeanne Archibald, Anthony Capobianco, Lourdes Catrain, Alexei Dudko, Aleksandar Dukic, Ajay Kuntamukkala, Robert Kyle, Louise Lamb, Beth Peters, Stephen Propst, T. Weymouth, Catherine Robert, H.P. Goldfield, Haley Boyette, Falk Schoening
In response to the continuing crisis in Ukraine, the United States on 28 April 2014 has imposed new broad sanctions and export control restrictions, affecting both U.S. and non-U.S. companies.…
International Law Prof Blog
U.N. Security Council Lifts Ban on Importing Rough Diamonds from Côte d’Ivoire
The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to lift a ban on importing rough diamonds from Côte d’Ivoire and to partially lift the arms embargo, differentiating between lethal and…
Ship Law Log
Crisis in the Crimea: Sanctions Update
In response to the Russian Federation's continued actions in southern and eastern Ukraine, both the United States and European Union have added further names to the lists of parties who…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
New Ukraine-related Sanctions Curb Exports to Russia and Occupied Crimea
By Leigh T. Hansson, Michael Lowell, Michael Grant, Bethany Brown
On April 28, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a new licensing policy restricting exports of “dual use” items that could contribute to Russia’s military capabilities. Effective immediately, the Commerce…
InsureReinsure
Four Insurers Subpoenaed as Part of Iranian Sanctions Investigation; Suspected of Insuring Foreign Commodities Trader Accused of Violating Trade Sanctions against Iran
The New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) has issued subpoenas to four insurers as part of an ongoing probe into violations of U.S. trade sanctions against Iran.
San Antonio Employment Law Blog
How to Avoid Sanctions in a Discrimination Lawsuit
In federal court, the parties are subject to sanctions for any number of offenses, ranging from discovery abuse to filing frivolous claims. Sanctions can include everything from money to a…
Global Trade Law Blog
Starving the Bear: The United States Restricts Exports to Russia
The pressure on Russia continues to build. As we previously reported here and here, throughout March, the United States and other Western powers implemented a series of sanctions against individuals…
Regulatory & Compliance Update
Funds Face New Sanctions, AML Risks in Wake of Escalating U.S.–Russia Tensions
By Betty Santangelo, Gary Stein, Peter H. White
The United States and others have imposed economic sanctions and issued anti-money laundering advisories in the wake of the growing political tensions between the United States and Russia over the…