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Venezuela Update: November 14, 2023

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Focus on Foreign Banks’ Sanctions Compliance Programs in the U.S. and Globally - Upgrading and Empowering Compliance to Help...

As the Russia – Ukraine war rages on, one outcome so far is clear: the Western nations remain aligned and united to confront Russian aggression. The West’s synchronized, roll-out of economic and trade sanctions against...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

U.S. Supreme Court to Decide the Scope of Federal Courts’ Criminal Jurisdiction over Foreign Sovereign Defendants

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On October 3, 2022, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in Turkiye Halk Bankasi A.S. v. United States, No. 21-1450 (“Halkbank”), to determine whether federal courts have subject-matter jurisdiction over...more

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New U.S. Sanctions on Russian Banks and Elites, Expanded Export Controls, and Other Updates

The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC or the Treasury) unveiled a new wave of sanctions targeted against Russia, Russian entities, and Russian individuals during the week of April 4, in...more

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The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020: The Remarkable Expansion of the U.S. Government’s Subpoena Power Over Foreign Financial...

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On New Year’s Day 2021, Congress passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA). As we reported last April, the AMLA 2020 included sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening protections against money laundering, terrorism...more

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OFAC Starts New Year with Enforcement Action against French Bank for Violations of Syrian Sanctions Program

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In the new Biden Administration, companies should expect aggressive enforcement of trade sanctions.  At the same time, in response to Russian aggression and the Solar Winds cyber-attack, OFAC is likely to implement new and...more

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China Emerging as an Increasing Driver of Global Illicit Finance Risk

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Growing Chinese illicit finance threats, vulnerabilities, and exposure are combining to increase illicit financing risk in the international financial system, judging from a series of recent advisories, sanctions actions,...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

FinCEN Issues Advisory on Foreign Jurisdictions with AML Deficiencies

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On November 12, 2019, FinCEN issued its latest Advisory on the Financial Action Task Force-Identified Jurisdictions with Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism Deficiencies and Relevant Actions by the...more

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United States lifts sanctions on Turkey following Turko-Russian agreement

Report on Supply Chain Compliance Volume 2, Number 20. (October 24, 2019) - Following statements from U.S. President Trump that led to the withdrawal of U.S. support from former Kurdish allies in northern Syria, Turkish...more

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D.C. Circuit Upholds Foreign Banks’ Contempt for Noncompliance with U.S. Subpoenas in North Korea Sanctions Investigation

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On August 6, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals unsealed its partly redacted decision upholding a civil contempt order against three foreign banks that refused to comply with a subpoena from U.S. authorities to produce bank...more

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D.C. Circuit Rules in Favor of Broad Reach of Patriot Act Subpoenas

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On August 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia kept in place $50,000-per-day fines on three Chinese banks—whose identities are redacted—for refusing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Department of...more

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U.S. Announces Second Round of Sanctions on Russia for Chemical Weapons Violations

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The U.S. State and Treasury Departments announced that a second round of sanctions will be imposed against Russia pursuant to the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control Act of 1991 (“CBW Act”). The most notable new measure...more

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How Will the United States’ Withdrawal From the Iran Nuclear Accord Affect the Aviation Industry?

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On May 8, President Trump announced that the United States is withdrawing from the multilateral nuclear accord with Iran known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The U.S. will reimpose sanctions suspended...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Proposed Legislation Would Combat Terrorist Financing, Money Laundering

- Proposed legislation targets current gaps in U.S. financial crime law and enforcement - Bi-partisan Senate legislation would likely expand compliance obligations for banks and others in financial services industry -...more

Jones Day

Germany: Termination for Breach of US Regulatory Rules Not Permissible, European Labour & Employment Update

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The New York State Department of Financial Services ("NYDFS") required Commerzbank to terminate the employment of a Germany-based employee on the basis that he played "a central role" in the breaching of US sanctions...more

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North Korea Designation Targets Chinese Banks (IRB No. 554)

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On May 25, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a finding designating North Korea as a jurisdiction of “primary money laundering concern.” On the same date, Treasury, through FinCEN, issued a notice of proposed rulemaking...more

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USA FDI News - April 2016

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USA FDI News highlights the FAQs arising from your projects - from how to finance a deal to selecting the right visa or tax strategy and more. We want to keep USA FDI News interactive and relevant to your international...more

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