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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Extraterritorial U.S. Sanctions and EU Blocking Rules: Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t

Court of Justice of the European Union sets Binding Rules on the Contractual Impact of the EU Blocking Regulation The EU Blocking Regulation (the “Regulation”)1 prohibits compliance by EU persons with certain U.S....more

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COVID-19: Impacts on US Sanctions Regulation and Policy

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound economic and political effects over the past several months. Increasingly, those effects have led a number of US policymakers, US allies, and others to question certain US sanctions...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance - July 29th - 30th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT

The ACI’s 13th Advanced Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement and Compliance is going virtual and will be held on July 29-30, 2020.  From the comfort of your home office, virtually attend the industry’s...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Sanctions Update: Additional Iran and Venezuela Designations, Penalty for Sudan Violations

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The U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the main U.S. government body that administers U.S. economic sanctions and embargoes, continues to be busy. In September 2019 alone, OFAC has announced...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Update on U.S. Sanctions: New Requirements, Continuing Enforcement

• OFAC proposes new reporting requirement for rejected transactions • Agency issues guidance on dealing with Iran • Additional parties designated under Magnitsky sanctions program • Careful diligence of...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

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Once again, it’s Jobs Report Friday. Here’s some things to keep in mind as you review the numbers...more

Dechert LLP

More Than a Trade War: What the Huawei Arrest and Investigation Means to Your Business

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On December 1, 2018, acting at the request of the United States, Canadian authorities arrested a senior officer of Huawei Technologies Co. (“Huawei”), the Chinese telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics device...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

President Trump Issues New Iran Executive Order and Reimposes First Set of Sanctions Following JCPOA Withdrawal

• On August 6, 2018, following President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the JCPOA, the U.S. government announced the reimposition of sanctions on Iran’s automotive sector, its trade in gold and precious...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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We’ve begun exploring here the impact that the White House’s Iran deal pullout (and subsequent threat to impose sanctions on Iran’s trading partners) will have on particular EU-based companies (right, Peugeot)?  Now we’ve...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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Predicting the Unpredictable: Practical Steps for International Business Under the Trump Administration

President Trump’s successive executive orders restricting immigration caught many people off guard, and many businesses had to scramble to react. But we propose that predicting the future is not as challenging under the new...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The World in US Courts: Orrick's Quarterly Review of Decisions Applying US Law to Global Business and Cross-Border Activities

Alien Tort Statute (ATS)/Political Question Doctrine/Foreign Sovereign Immunity Act (FSIA)/ Act of State Doctrine - District Court Dismisses ATS Claim Where Alleged Conduct in US was not Directly Linked to Injuries...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Changes to Canada’s Iran Sanctions – Your Questions Answered (and a Flowchart)

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On February 5, 2016, the Government of Canada amended its economic sanctions on Iran to significantly ease restrictions on doing business. The changes were in response to Iran’s compliance with its the commitments to restrict...more

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Canada Eases Iran Sanctions and Opens Trade for Key Industrial Sectors

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The Government of Canada today announced important amendments that loosen its economic sanctions against Iran. The amendments follow on the successful implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on January 16 by...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

"Implementation Day" Brings Openings for Commercial Aircraft Sales With Iran

January 16, 2016 marked the arrival of "Implementation Day" under the July 14, 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) between the United States, Iran, European Union, and the "P5+1" countries. Under this agreement,...more

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International Trade & Regulatory Advisory: Implementation Day Arrives: The Promises and Perils of Iran Sanctions Relief

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On July 14, 2015, the P5+1 (China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States), the European Union (EU) and Iran reached a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to restrict and ensure the...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

U.S. Business Interests and the 2015 Iran Nuclear Settlement: A Critical First Appraisal

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This has been a historic month for the United States and several other leading nations as they reached an apparent settlement with Iran over the development of its nuclear program. On July 14, the five permanent members of...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Top 10 Things to Know About the Easing of Sanctions Under the Iran Nuclear Agreement

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The Iran sanctions landscape is poised to change in early 2016, but US persons and US companies will see far fewer opportunities than their European counterparts. On July 14, 2015, the P5+1 countries (the United...more

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Joint Plan of Action Regarding Iran's Nuclear Program Announced

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US sanctions are not immediately lifted due to the announcement. On July 14, the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, France, China, Russia, and Germany (P5+1/E3/EU+3 countries) and Iran reached a Joint...more

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Final Deal Reached on Iran Sanctions Relief

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On July 14, 2015, the United States and its P5+1 negotiating partners, together with Iran, announced the final terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) concerning Iran’s nuclear program. The JCPOA is designed...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

The U.S. and Other Nations Reach Historic Nuclear Deal with Iran

On July 14, the P5+1 (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States and Germany) reached a historic nuclear agreement with Iran, following almost two years of negotiations. Under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of...more

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Trade & Manufacturing - July 2015

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In This Issue: - Update on Trade Promotion Authority and Companion Trade Bills: A Lot Can Happen In Washington In 34 Days - Congress Allows Export-Import Bank Charter to Expire, for Now - WTO Finds That COOL Is...more

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