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Implementation of New Iran Sanctions Act Begins
In recent years, the U.S. government has vigorously pursued financial institutions that knowingly violated sanctions targeting rogue regimes. Since January 2009, the Department of Justice and the Treasury’s Office of…
Resolving Discovery Disputes
SANCTIONS–DENIED!!!
When I started this blog I asked fellow attorneys what issues they would like me to address. I received this response from a lawyer in San Francisco: Key problem -…
White Collar Crime Prof Blog
Barclays Bank PLC Forfeiting 298 Million Dollars
By Ellen Podgor
Many of the recent corporate settlements with the government have focused on violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. This one is somewhat unique in that the $298 Million Dollars…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
Exports, Customs & Trade Sentinel, Vol. VII, No. 3 (Summer 2010)
By Greg Jacobs
Articles in This Issue: A Summer of Sanctions: World Leaders Respond to Iranian Obstinacy New Department of Justice Guidance Seeks to Bolster Confidence in the Use of Independent Monitors Round…
Global Regulatory Enforcement Law Blog
Narcotics Kingpins: How Much Could You Save?
By Greg Jacobs
This post was written by Anne Borkovic. Who knew that gecko was mixed up with such unsavory characters? On June 3, 2010, the U.S. Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control…
InsureReinsure
A Consensus Emerges on Iranian Sanctions: Compliance May be Easier for Global Insurers
The enactment of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability and Divestment Act of 2009 (the “Iran Sanctions Act”), signed by President Obama in the first week of July, threatened the status quo…
International Law Prof Blog
EU and Canada Join US in Additional Sanctions Against Iran
As anticipated, the European Union (EU) issued new economic sanctions against Iran yesterday. Canada also followed suit. The new EU sanctions take effect immediately and target the petroleum, banking, insurance,…
International Law Prof Blog
New Sanctions Against Iran Having Effect
Despite some predictions to the contrary, the latest round of sanctions against Iran adopted by the United Nations and the United States appear to be having a significant effect on…
International Law Prof Blog
Iran Sanctions
President Obama has signed HR 2194 (PL 111-195), the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee will hold a hearing on the…
Government Contracts & Investigations Blog
New Iranian Sanctions Legislation: Summary of Key Provisions
By John W. Chierichella and Jessica M. Madon On July 1, 2010, President Obama signed the Comprehensive Iran Sanction, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 (“CISADA”). CISADA expands many existing restrictions and…