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Trump Administration’s First Export Control Action – Reading the Tea Leaves

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On March 25, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a significant expansion of its Entity List restrictions, adding 80 entities from China, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa,...more

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Defense Trade/Arms Sales – Key Executive Branch Positions

While the world of defense and foreign policy is driven by the policies of the president and the secretaries of state and defense, defense trade and arms sales are managed by key under and assistant secretaries who oversee...more

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Haas Automation Fined $2.5 Million for Export Control and Sanctions Violations Involving China and Russia

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In one of the first enforcement actions of 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final order against Haas Automation, Inc., a leading manufacturer of computer numerical...more

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[Webinar] Virtual Passport to Proficiency in Economic Sanctions - March 4th - 27th, 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST

ACI’s virtual Passport to Proficiency Economic Sanctions features 21 hours of in-depth training led by a distinguished faculty of sanctions experts, drawn from diverse industries, the virtual event will provide in-depth...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of October

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I.  US SANCTIONS - U.S. Department of the Treasury Targets Russian Military-Industrial Producers: On October 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions on 275 individuals and entities involved in...more

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G7 Announces Joint Initiative to Combat Russian Sanctions and Export Control Evasion

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The Group of Seven (“G7”) has taken a critical step in bolstering its collective enforcement of export controls and sanctions against the Russian Federation by issuing a historic joint industry guidance document. This move is...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of August

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US SANCTIONS - US Department of the Treasury Takes Further Action against Russia’s International Supply Chains: On August 23, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the US...more

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BIS Tightens Export Controls on Russia ‎and Belarus

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On August 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced a series of new measures to further restrict the supply of U.S.-origin and "U.S.-branded" items to Russia and Belarus...more

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U.S. Sanctions Update as of April 2024

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U.S. Persons prohibited from transactions with anyone on the OFAC SDN List without a license, regardless of country. Includes entities owned in excess of 50-percent by one or more SDNs (33-percent for select Russian...more

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OFAC Amends SDN and SSI List Entries to Incorporate Secondary Sanctions Warnings

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On July 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced that it had amended entries for a multitude of entities sanctioned under the Treasury’s Russian Harmful Foreign...more

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New Russia Sanctions Target IT Services, Enterprise Management Software, and Foreign Financial Transactions

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) recently issued a significant new round of sanctions and export...more

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Current State of U.S. Export Controls in Response to the Russian Federation’s Invasion of Ukraine - May 2024

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In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government has deployed a whole-of-government approach to impose sanctions and tighter export controls on Russia. ...more

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New Sanctions Measures Regarding Russia Serve as a Reminder That Failing to Comply with Sanctions and Export Controls Can Result...

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On May 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State sanctioned nearly 300 individuals, businesses, and vessels abroad to further degrade Russia’s...more

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U.S. Sanctions Update - April 2024

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This handy one-pager is designed to be used by our clients to provide a quick reference guide for the complex topics of trade sanctions and export control regulations. The goal is to briefly summarize key points for each...more

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A New Chapter in Canada Ukraine Free Trade Opens with Modernized CUFTA

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On March 19, 2024, Bill C-57, An Act to implement the 2023 Free Trade Agreement between Canada and Ukraine (the New CUFTA) received royal assent, introducing a modernized version of the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement....more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of March 18, 2024

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more

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The BR International Trade Newsletter: March 2024

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Welcome to this month's issue of The BR International Trade Report, Blank Rome’s monthly digital newsletter highlighting international trade, cross-border investment, and geopolitical risk issues, trends, and laws impacting...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of February 26, 2024

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more

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U.S., EU, and UK expand sanctions to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine

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Following the death of political activist Aleksey Navalny and to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States, EU and UK adopted a series of amendments to their respective economic sanctions...more

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US, EU and UK Adopt New Russia Sanctions and Export Controls as Ukraine War Hits Two-Year Mark

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Following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia on February 24, 2022, the United States ("US"), the European Union ("EU"), and the United Kingdom ("UK") adopted—together with their allies—successive waves of sanctions, in an...more

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Biden Administration Responds to Death of Alexey Navalny with Additional Sanctions Against Russia Federation

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Following the death of opposition politician Alexey Navalny, the Biden Administration announced a large swath of new and additional sanctions on the Russian Federation.  The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign...more

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Boards of Directors in the Era of Sanctions Enforcement

In a recent episode of the podcast ‘All Things Investigations’, the discussion centered around the critical role that directors play in ensuring legal compliance, particularly in the realm of sanctions and export controls. I...more

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UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week Of February 12, 2024

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. ...more

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Video: Making Trade Inclusive for All Americans: A Conversation with SAP's Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg

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Wiley International Trade partner Derick Holt sits down with Michelle Trong Perrin-Steinberg, SAP’s Chief Export Controls/Sanctions Legal Counsel for North and South America, to discuss the recent changes in export...more

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BIS Imposes $153,175 Penalty Against Wabtec Corporation to Resolve Multiple Violations of Antiboycott Regulations

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Wabtec Corporation (“Wabtec”)—a global manufacturer and supplier of rail technology headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—recently settled an administrative enforcement proceeding with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s...more

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