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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 8th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - March 6th - 7th, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Immerse yourself in the only comprehensive economic sanctions event of its kind in Canada, spanning two days of invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Designed to cover U.S., EU, and major global sanctions, this...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

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

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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

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter June 2022

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1. BIS Announces Plans To End Categorizing Emerging and Foundational Tech- On May 22, BIS announced in a proposed rule that it will end the effort to characterize specific technology as emerging or foundational for...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

CJEU Publishes Judgment Interpreting the EU’s Blocking Regulation

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In December 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (the CJEU) published a judgment interpreting the European Union's Blocking Regulation....more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Top EU Court Clarifies Anti-US Sanctions “Blocking Statute”

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The court explains how the controversial EU law operates to bar EU persons from complying with US sanctions on Iran and Cuba. On 21 December 2021, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) released its long-awaited...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

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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

The Volkov Law Group

Travel Insurance Companies Hit with OFAC Enforcement Actions

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The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) continues to rack up settlements.  Two travel insurance companies recently settled OFAC enforcement actions for violations of the Cuban Embargo....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Under Helms-Burton Act, Entities With Business Ties to Cuba Now at Risk of Lawsuits

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In April 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the U.S. government would allow a private right of action, created by Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996 (also known as...more

White & Case LLP

US Lawsuits Commence against Non-US Persons for Confiscated Cuban Property, EU Raises Concerns

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On May 2, 2019, claimants began filing lawsuits for the first time under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act against third parties alleged to be "trafficking" in property of US nationals confiscated by the Cuban Government...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

EU Warns of Legal Action Related U.S.’s New Cuba Policy

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On May 2, the Trump Administration ceased the suspension of Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act (“Helms-Burton Act”), effectively authorizing U.S. nationals to bring claims regarding...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

10 Things to Know: US Allows Lawsuits Relating to “Trafficking” in Confiscated Property in Cuba

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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

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Trump Administration Allows Lawsuits Against Persons Who Have Used Assets Confiscated by the Cuban Government, Imposes More...

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On April 17, 2019, the Trump Administration announced that it would now allow plaintiffs to file U.S. federal court cases against individuals and companies that use private property expropriated by the Cuban government after...more

BCLP

A Delicate Balance

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How should we approach competing sanctions risks? Among the numerous regulatory compliance risks faced by financial institutions, economic and trade sanctions risks commonly receive a great deal of attention....more

BCLP

Trade Policy Tensions Emerge As U.S. Reimposes Sanctions Against Iran (IRB No. 577)

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Pursuant to the President’s May 8, 2018, memorandum announcing the United States’ withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)...more

Sullivan & Worcester

October and November Developments

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For the first time in my memory, the Congress passed a joint resolution to disapprove a final regulation of a federal agency—in this case the CFPB and the rule was related to arbitration clauses in contracts for consumer...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Red Notice Newsletter - November 2017

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ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – SBM Offshore N.V. Agrees to Pay $238 Million to Resolve DOJ FCPA Enforcement Action - On November 29, 2017, SBM Offshore N.V. (SBM), a Netherlands based company specializing in the...more

Carlton Fields

Rules of the (International) Road, Brexit, PPP as a New Tool for Argentina, and Keeping Non-U.S. Companies Safe from Suit (Expect...

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- Post-Daimler: Are Non-U.S. Companies Safe from Suit in U.S. Courts? What if the Non-U.S. Parent Registers to Do Business in a State? - Rules of the (International) Road: Choosing and Appointing a Distributor ...more

Cozen O'Connor

August 2016 Update on Significant DOT, FAA and Other Federal Agencies’ Aviation-Related Regulatory Actions

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This edition of the Cozen O’Connor Aviation Regulatory Update discusses new FAA reauthorization legislation, DOT awards for U.S. carrier scheduled service to Cuba, DOT’s decision to address consumer notification requirements...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Overview of US and EU Trade Sanctions

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Overview of US and EU Trade Sanctions - Following is a summary of the current US and EU sanctions that restrict trade with and/or investment in certain countries, “Specially Designated Nationals” (SDNs) and “Blocked...more

Williams Mullen

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

Mintz - ML Strategies

Energy & Environment Update - February 2016 #3

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ENERGY AND CLIMATE DEBATE - Congress returns this week following the President’s Day holiday, and the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13 has set the stage for a contentious nomination battle in...more

Carlton Fields

Expect Focus – International, Summer 2015

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In This Issue: - TTIP’s Impact on U.S. and EU Trade Relations - Proposed Innovation Box Legislation - Justice Department Recovers Nearly $6 Billion From False Claims Act Cases in 2014 - Rules...more

Cozen O'Connor

Update on Significant DOT, FAA and Other Federal Agencies’ Aviation-Related Regulatory Actions - October 2015

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This edition of the Cozen O’Connor Aviation Regulatory Update reports on Congress’s six-month extension of FAA’s reauthorization; new U.S. Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements with the European Union and Canada; the FAA’s...more

Mintz

US Sanctions as Diplomacy Tools and Political Weapons: Complexities and Opportunities for the Business Community

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Sanctions: Why So Hot Now? - In response to a number of foreign policy crises encountered over the past few years, the Obama Administration has sought a new and more aggressive approach to using sanctions to advance US...more

Perkins Coie

Russia, Venezuela and North Korea: U.S. Trade Sanctions Expand in International Markets

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During the same week that President Barack Obama announced sweeping changes in the diplomatic and trade relationships between the United States and Cuba, the president signed congressional legislation authorizing additional...more

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