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Mayer Brown

US DOJ’s National Security Division Updates Enforcement Policy for Criminal Sanctions and Export Control Violations with New Focus...

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On March 7, 2024, the US Department of Justice’s National Security Division (NSD) released a revised Voluntary Self-Disclosure (VSD) Policy (the “VSD Policy”). The VSD Policy substantially tracks the language of the previous...more

A&O Shearman

Investigations update: Hong Kong authorities ramp up enforcement in virtual assets and other sectors

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Hong Kong has seen cryptocurrencies grow in popularity, highlighting the need for appropriate licensing regimes (implemented in the form of virtual asset service providers (VASPs)), bolstered by active enforcement actions. ...more

BakerHostetler

Congress Expands DOJ’s Power to Prosecute Corruption with the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act

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Adding to federal prosecutors’ tool kit in fighting global corruption, on December 14, 2023, Congress passed with bipartisan support, the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA). As part of the National Defense Authorization...more

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National Security in the Age of Blockchain

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Blockchain presents unprecedented challenges around national security. This is true not only for the federal government, but also for businesses in the private sector. From cross-border transactions involving cryptocurrency...more

Morgan Lewis

Update: Russian Draft Law to Criminally Prosecute Directors and Officers for Sanction Compliance

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A draft law submitted for consideration to the State Duma—the lower chamber of the Russian parliament—would amend the Russian Criminal Code to make compliance with sanctions a criminal offense for directors and officers,...more

A&O Shearman

Expect more FCPA enforcement: Biden administration names corruption a national security interest

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On December 6, 2021, the Biden administration announced a sweeping new anti-corruption strategy. The “United States Strategy on Countering Corruption” (the SCC) follows President Biden’s declaration this summer, in a June...more

Hogan Lovells

Export controls and immigration: balancing export control compliance with anti-discrimination laws

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The release of data to a foreign person, even within U.S. borders, is deemed by U.S. export control laws to be an export to the recipient's country of permanent residency or citizenship. The delivery of U.S. export-controlled...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

The New PRC Personal Information Protection Law

On August 20, 2021, the 30th session of the Standing Committee of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) adopted China’s new PRC Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), which will take effect on November 1, 2021. The...more

Oberheiden P.C.

10 Reasons to Hire a Corporate Private Investigator

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Corporate investigations can serve a variety of different purposes. From uncovering accounting fraud to responding to cybersecurity breaches and preparing for litigation, there are various circumstances in which corporate...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

The United States Continues to Increase Export Restrictions on Chinese Entities

Effective June 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) will add five more Chinese entities, including research institutions, to its prohibited "Entity List." Following closely on the...more

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Russian President Putin Signs New Law in Retaliation for U.S. Sanctions

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Retaliatory Sanctions - On June 4, 2018, Russian President Putin signed the Federal Law "On Measures to Counter Unfriendly Actions of the United States of America and/or Other Foreign States" after it was overwhelmingly...more

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