Topic
Sanctions
3,114 published works
InsureReinsure
Client Advisory – Recent Government Enforcement Actions Regarding the Iranian Embargo Highlight the Hidden Risks of International Trade
A criminal indictment recently unsealed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against an Iranian businessman who allegedly conspired to violate the U.S. embargo of Iran…
Government Contracts & Investigations Blog
New Sanctions Block Continuing Performance Of Libyan Government Contracts In Addition To Targeting Col. Qadhafi’s Assets
By Curtis M. Dombek On February 25, 2011, the President issued an Executive Order blocking not only the assets of Muammar Qadhafi, Ayesha Qadhafi, Khamis Qadhafi, Mutassim Qadhafi, and Saif Al…
Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest
United States Implements Sanctions Against Libya
On February 25, President Obama signed an Executive Order freezing funds and assets of the Government of Libya, the Central Bank of Libya and Moammar Gadhafi and his sons. Financial…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
Ramped-Up Libyan Sanctions Impacting U.S. Business; More to Come
By Greg Jacobs
This post was written by Joelle E.K. Laszlo. In response to the increasingly grave political, commercial, and humanitarian turmoil that Libya has endured in the recent weeks, the international community has…
InsureReinsure
English Commercial Court Considers Application of Sanctions Order to Contract of Insurance
In Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines v Steamship Mutual Underwriting Association (Bermuda) Limited [2010] EWHC 2661 (Comm), the English Commercial Court was asked to consider the effect on a…
Reverse & Render
Preserving error to complain of death penalty sanctions
In a mandamus setting, it can sometimes be a challenge to ensure that you've brought forward all the documents and hearing transcripts required to establish an abuse of discretion. The…
International Law Prof Blog
What Do the New Libyan Sanctions Mean for Lawyers and Clients?
For a great reminder of the difficulty of advising clients regarding the practical implications of the new Libyan sanctions, check out Mark Hermann's blog post, "Inside Straight: Oy Libya" on abovethelaw. (Mark…
International Law Prof Blog
U.S. Libya Sanctions
U.S. President Obama issued Executive Order 13566 to block property and prohibit certain transactions related to Libya.(mew)
InsureReinsure
President Obama imposes Sanctions on Libya
By Geoffrey Etherington, Troutman Pepper Locke
In response to country-wide turmoil and civil unrest and growing reports of deadly attacks by the Libyan government upon protesters, on February 25, 2011, President Barack Obama by Executive Order…
International Law Prof Blog
UN General Assembly Suspends Libya from Human Rights Council
The United Nations General Assembly today suspended Libya's membership in the UN Human Rights Council. The vote follows a request from the Council itself to suspend Libya, one of the 47…