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Recent Changes to the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism: What Impact Do They Have On Export Compliance?

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Shortly before the end of his term, the Trump Administration made changes to the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism, removing Sudan and putting Cuba back on. What do the changes mean for Sudan? With the sanctions...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Sudan No Longer Designated as State Sponsor of Terrorism, Impacting Export Restrictions

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On December 14, 2020, the State Department officially rescinded Sudan’s State Sponsors of Terrorism (SST) designation, because Congress did not issue a joint resolution of disapproval. Originally on October 26, 2020,...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

White House Rescinds Sudan’s State Sponsor Of Terrorism Designation, Continues National Emergency

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On November 2, 2020, the White House released a notice continuing the national emergency with respect to Sudan declared in Executive Order 13067 of 1997. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a press statement clarifying...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

OFAC Penalizes Communications Systems Exporter For Sudan Sales And Related Services

On September 17, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) reached a $894,111 settlement with Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (“Comtech”) and its subsidiary Comtech EF Data Corp. (“EF...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

Sudan Update: OFAC Issues Guidance Clarifying Status of U.S. Sanctions and Export Controls

On August 11, 2020, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a new guidance document, the Sudan Program and Darfur Sanctions Guidance (“Sudan Guidance”), which clarifies the current...more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Compliance with U.S. Export Sanctions is Critical in Global Economy: Amazon Hit with Fine for Selling to Sanctioned Countries

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In an increasingly integrated global economy, and as businesses shift to online sales and a broader client base, it is important to have a clear understanding of, among other things, the U.S. sanctions in place, and the...more

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Apollo Aviation Group Pays $210k to OFAC for Violations of Sudanese Sanctions Program

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Apollo Aviation Group, now Carlyle Aviation Partners, agreed to pay OFAC $210,600 for 12 violations of the Sudanese Sanctions Program.  Carlyle acquired Apollo in December 2018, and Carlyle was not involved in the...more

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BIS Imposes Additional Cuba Trade Restrictions and Restricts Use of Temporary Sojourn License Exception for Multiple Countries

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BIS has restricted Cuba’s access to commercial aircraft and other goods, lowered de minimis for foreign items containing US content to 10%, and restricted the temporary sojourn by aircraft in Iran, Syria, Sudan, and North...more

The Volkov Law Group

Sanctions Updates: Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Sudan, Venezuela

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Sanctions compliance is challenging because of the changing nature of sanctions regulations and individuals identified as Specially Designated Nationals. With each new administration, foreign policy priorities are usually...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - October 2017

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – Global Compliance Overhaul for SAP as DOJ and SEC Investigate Payments Allegedly Related to South African Government Contracts – On October 26, 2017, German software company SAP SE...more

Baker Donelson

Sudan Sanctions Revocation Formalized, But Compliance Challenges Remain

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On October 12, 2017, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) revoked certain parts of its economic sanctions regime with respect to Sudan and the Government of Sudan. OFAC issued a General License...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

Another Market Opens: U.S. Revokes Sudanese Sanctions Program Though Important Limitations Remain in Place

Effective October 12, 2017, the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations (SSR) have been revoked in recognition of the Government of Sudan’s (GOS) sustained positive actions in stopping conflict and improving humanitarian access in...more

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U.S. Lifts Sudan Sanctions

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On October 12, 2017, the United States lifted its general commercial embargo on Sudan. Because Sudan has played a role in international terrorism, the U.S. has maintained a comprehensive embargo against Sudan since 1997....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Trump Administration Lifts U.S. Sanctions on Sudan; Important Limitations Remain

Based on certain State Department findings, effective October 12, 2017, long-standing U.S. sanctions on the Republic of Sudan administered by OFAC under the Sudan Sanctions Regulations will be terminated, and U.S. persons...more

Jones Day

United States Revokes Sanctions on Sudan; Some Restrictions Remain in Place

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On October 6, 2017, the United States announced that, effective October 12, 2017, it will substantially revoke sanctions on Sudan and the Government of Sudan in recognition of the Government of Sudan's sustained positive...more

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President Trump Delays Decision on Sudanese Sanctions for Three Months

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On July 11, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order that postpones any decision regarding whether to terminate the comprehensive sanctions regime against Sudan for an additional three months—until October 12, 2017....more

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U.S. Government Loosens Controls on Transactions Involving Sudan

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Before leaving office, former President Barack Obama signed Executive Order (E.O.) 13761 on Jan. 13, 2017, in response to "positive actions" by the Government of Sudan. E.O. 13761 establishes a basis for complete revocation...more

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Obama Administration Eases Sanctions on Sudan

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On January 13, 2017, the Treasury Department, citing an executive order issued by President Obama on the same day, announced the issuance of a general license, effectively lifting most sanctions against Sudan. The general...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Freaky Friday – U.S. Unexpectedly Eases Sanctions on Sudan

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- Virtually all U.S. sanctions on Sudan lifted effective January 17, 2017 - Sanctions could be permanently lifted in six months - There continue to be practical challenges to doing business in Sudan...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"US Announces Tentative Lifting of Sudan Sanctions; OFAC Issues Guidance on Providing Sanctions Advice"

On January 13, 2017, President Obama and the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the interim lifting of sanctions on Sudan, with a path to a permanent revocation of sanctions in six...more

Hogan Lovells

The Obama Administration Eases Sanctions Against Sudan

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On January 13, 2017, the White House, the U.S. Department of Treasury ’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) , and the U.S. Department of Commerce ’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a host of policy...more

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United States to Lift Sanctions Against Sudan

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On January 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a Final Rule, announcing that it would amend the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations to authorize all transactions previously...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

U.S. Government and Fokker Appeal District Court’s Rejection of Deferred Prosecution Agreement

On June 8, attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) joined Dutch aerospace company Fokker Services BV (“Fokker”) in appealing the district court’s rejection of Fokker’s deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the...more

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Africa Update - July 2014 #4

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In This Issue: - Leading the News - United States – Africa Relations - North Africa - East Africa - West Africa - Sub-Saharan Africa - General Africa News - Excerpt from...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Don’t try this at Home or Abroad: Export Controls and Sanctions Violations Lead to $21 Million in Penalties for Dutch Company...

We frequently discuss enforcement actions in this blog, because understanding enforcement is a key aspect of trade compliance. From a fifty-thousand foot view, each enforcement case serves as a cautionary tale about the...more

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