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President Obama recently announced steps to ease the 54-year old embargo on Cuba and begin to restore diplomatic relations. The following frequently asked questions examine key issues from a policy and business perspective. ...more
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On December 17, 2014, the Obama Administration announced the prospective easing of some restrictions in the U.S. economic embargo on Cuba (the “Economic Sanctions”). The Obama Administration had laid the groundwork for...more
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Yesterday, President Obama announced that the United States and Cuba will begin talks to resume full diplomatic relations and partially lift travel and economic sanctions and restrictions, some of which have existed for more...more
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