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[Event] European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - June 1st - 2nd, Berlin, Germany

Hosted by C5 Group, the European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions is recognized as Europe's Premier, longstanding gathering for financial institutions and global exporters. The industry across Europe is confronting an...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 17th Annual Flagship Conference on U.S. Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - April 25th - 26th, Washington, DC

The American Conference Institute is hosting their 17th Annual Flagship Conference on U.S. Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance on April 25-26, 2023, in Washington! Don’t miss the opportunity to stay current with the...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 16th Annual Flagship Conference on U.S. Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - May 5th - 6th, Washington, DC

ACI’s Annual Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance is widely regarded as the premier conference designed for those working in global sanctions compliance, internal audits and investigations,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Navigating the Future Landscape of the EU Blocking Statute

The European Union Blocking Statute was originally adopted in 1996 to counteract US sanctions on Cuba, Iran and Libya, but following a memorandum of understanding entered into between the EU and the US, it has seldom been...more

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Prohibiting Compliance With Certain U.S. Sanctions—Advocate-General Grapples With EU Blocking Statute Catch-22

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The Situation: The EU Blocking Statute prohibits EU operators from complying with certain U.S. sanctions, creating a Catch-22 for EU operators facing two directly opposing legal regimes. Important guidance on the precise...more

Bracewell LLP

International Sanctions and the Energy Sector – Part 1: Iran

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Economic sanctions, in one form or another, have been applied for centuries to effect change in the activities or policies of states, groups or individuals. Sometimes they are perceived as geopolitical economic weaponry,...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

EU Responds to the Snap-Back of US Sanctions Against Iran: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

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In light of the EU’s recent amendments to its long-standing blocking measure, EU operators will need to weigh the consequences of failing to comply with their contradicting obligations under US and EU law. How has the EU...more

Hogan Lovells

The updated version of the EU Blocking Regulation enters into force

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The updated version of the EU Blocking Regulation enters into force On 7 August 2018, the EU published: (1) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/1100 (Amending Regulation)...more

Dechert LLP

EU Seeks to Contain the Impacts of U.S. Reimposition of Extra-Territorial Sanctions on Iran

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The U.S. yesterday commenced the phased re-introduction of its pre-JCPOA extra-territorial sanctions in relation to Iran – with some measures applying immediately, and others from 5 November. The EU has condemned U.S....more

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EU Blocking Regulation following US Withdrawal from Iran JCPOA

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Following the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and reimpose sanctions on Iran, the EU has confirmed its full commitment to keep the agreement alive for the remaining parties, as...more

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The EU seeks to expand the scope of the EU Blocking Regulation to protect EU interests against the U.S. Iran sanctions

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On 6 June 2018, the European Commission ("Commission") adopted a draft Delegated Regulation expanding the scope of Council Regulation (EC) No 2271/96 ("EU Blocking Regulation") to include the extra-territorial aspects of the...more

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EU to Reactivate 1996 Blocking Regulation Against US Sanctions on Iran

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On Friday, May 18, the EU Commission launched the formal process to reactivate a 1996 trade defense law in response to the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran's nuclear program. Once...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

The EU & Russia Move Forward with “Blocking Statutes” in Response to U.S. Exit from Iran Nuclear Deal

The EC announced that it is moving forward with a package of measures to blunt the impact of renewed U.S. sanctions on Iran following the U.S. exit from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Included in those...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Historic Agreement Reached with Iran—Iranian Nuclear Commitments in Exchange for Sanctions Relief

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The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - On July 14, 2015, following two years of negotiations, China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union (referred to as P5+1 or...more

King & Spalding

Energy Newsletter - January 2013

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In This Issue: - TRANSACTIONAL: Corporate/London; Maritime - Maritime Boundaries: UNCLOS and disputes over the right to explore and develop offshore reserves and the effect on the oil and gas industry -...more

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