New measures expand existing sanctions and export controls, including by restricting medical item exports and targeting Russia’s architecture and engineering sectors.
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New announcements and rules expand the scope of existing sanctions and export controls on Russia.
This Client Alert is published in the context of ongoing developments and should be read in conjunction with the Latham’s...more
3/16/2023
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The EU has issued its eighth “package” of sanctions measures on Russia. Meanwhile, US agencies have issued guidance on “secondary” sanctions enforcement, designated additional SDNs, and restricted further exports to Russia —...more
10/12/2022
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New sanctions prohibit Russian energy product imports, investments in Russia’s energy sector, and dealings with dozens more Russia-related parties, and impose broader trade restrictions.
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3/14/2022
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New rules significantly expand the scope of existing Ukraine- and Russia-related sanctions and impose stringent export controls on Russia.
This Client Alert is published in the context of fast-moving developments....more
2/25/2022
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President Trump issues an Executive Order prohibiting certain transactions involving the Venezuelan government and state-owned or state-controlled entities.
Key Points:
..The Executive Order imposes new sanctions that...more
Recent and upcoming milestones fuel expectations of Iran opportunities in 2016.
As reported in our Client Alert dated July 16, 2015, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) provides for the eventual termination of...more
While signalling a dramatic shift in the US-Cuba relationship, the President’s authority to lift sanctions is limited in several key respects.
On December 17, 2014, President Obama announced that the United States will...more