New restrictions prohibit dealings between US persons and the Government of Venezuela.
On August 5, 2019, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 13884, entitled “Blocking the Property of the Government of...more
Trump Administration breaks with precedent to allow US plaintiffs to bring “trafficking” suits under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act.
Title III of the Helms-Burton Act (the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity...more
OFAC adds PdVSA to its sanctions list and simultaneously issues general licenses temporarily allowing certain transactions and activities involving PdVSA.
On January 28, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign...more
Withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement triggers full implementation of US sanctions, including threat of “secondary” sanctions on non-US persons dealing with Iran.
As reported in the Latham Client Alert dated May 10,...more
11/6/2018
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Financial Institutions ,
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Secondary Sanctions ,
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New law expands CFIUS’ jurisdiction and brings important procedural changes to foreign direct investment review.
Key Points:
..The new legislation extends CFIUS’ jurisdiction to cover non-controlling investments in the...more
8/14/2018
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FIRRMA ,
Foreign Investment ,
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U.S. Commerce Department
This Client Alert notes updates in PHMSA’s leadership and recent engagement of stakeholders in the regulation of natural gas pipelines.
Trump Administration Appoints New PHMSA Deputy Administrator -
Drue Pearce has...more
The new Administration faces consequential near-term court decisions and policy choices as it charts a future course for the RFS.
..The outcome of pending court challenges to the 2014-2016 RFS Rule will be consequential,...more
Recent executive order seeks broad repeal of Obama administration climate policies, including actions directed at the electric power sector.
On March 28, 2017, President Donald Trump signed a “Presidential Executive...more
New administration offers opportunity for engagement on attainment status and to reduce potential compliance costs of 2015 ozone standards.
Over the past four decades, compliance with the ozone National Ambient Air...more
Since assuming office in January, President Donald Trump – with the support of Congress – has stated his intention to roll back “burdensome” U.S. environmental regulations. The White House and Congress aim to reverse several...more