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EU Emergency Response Update – Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 115

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This regular alert covers key regulatory developments related to EU emergency responses, including in particular to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, COVID-19, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an...more

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DDTC Speaks Out on Joint Ventures

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The U.S. Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls is the regulatory organization charged with administering the body of export laws known as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)...more

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Access Control and Emerging Tech Remain Top Priorities in BIS Regulatory Agenda

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The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published its spring 2024 regulatory agenda along with the rest of the Commerce Department. Of note is the continued focus on access to emerging technology, particularly relating...more

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The Shadow Financial System

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The concept of the shadow financial system rose to international prominence in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In an interview with a Pakistani newspaper a month later, Osama bin Laden stated that Al Qaeda were...more

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National Security Act of 2024 extends statute of limitations for sanctions violations to 10 years

The measure also harmonizes Russia sanctions rules with allies, and intensifies penalties against Iran - The National Security Act, 2024 (Pub. L No 118-50) was enacted on April 24, 2024. In addition to the Act’s provisions...more

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Treasury Proposes Enhancements to CFIUS Procedures, Penalties, and Enforcement Authority

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On April 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing a new rule updating the mitigation and enforcement provisions of the regulations administered by the Committee on...more

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New BIS Rule Imposes Stringent Export Control Restrictions Targeting Large Number of OFAC-Sanctioned Parties

On March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published a final rule amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) by imposing “end user” export control restrictions against...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Red Flags (Anti-corruption Series Part...

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We have received several requests to publish a list of red flags pertinent to multinational organizations. To accommodate these requests, we are publishing a three-part series on anticorruption, export controls and economic...more

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2024 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Business Implications From China’s Weakened Economy

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After 30 years of extraordinary growth, China’s economy – the world’s second largest – appears to be entering a new phase of slower expansion. The real estate sector – which accounts for around one-third of Chinese GDP and...more

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EU Further Strengthens Restrictive Measures Against Russia in 12th Package of Sanctions

On 18 December 2023, the European Union adopted a 12th package of sanctions against Russia. The sanctions impose an asset freeze on more than 140 individuals and entities pursuant to Council Regulation (EU) 269/2014...more

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UK Government to launch new unit to enforce export controls and trade sanctions

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On 11 December 2023, the UK Government announced plans to create the Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI), a new governmental body that will be responsible for inter alia the civil enforcement of UK trade...more

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Carrot and Stick Export Controls: U.S. Export Controls Give Benefits to Allies

Export controls are the manifestation of foreign, economic, and national security policy, and the implementation of policy requires dynamic adjustment, a back-and-forth, a balance. So. on December 7, 2023, amid the tightening...more

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International Trade Enforcement Roundup – October 2023 Update

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October saw two major enforcement actions involving Russia. First, three individuals were indicted for facilitating the export of controlled U.S.-origin electronics to Russia. Second, the president of a U.S. steel trading...more

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EU Emergency Response Update – Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 106

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This regular alert covers key regulatory developments related to EU emergency responses, including in particular, to COVID-19, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an...more

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Remedy for Russian Aircraft Expropriation – FSIA Lawsuit

Is it possible that the Russian government wants to compensate the aviation leasing companies for aircraft and engines that the government expropriated?  Russia expropriated aircraft and engines of multiple U.S. leasing...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

EU Increases Russia-Related Restrictions and Expands Anti-Circumvention Measures in 11th Package of Sanctions

The new sanctions focus particularly on preventing the circumvention of EU sanctions rules through the jurisdictions of third countries. The EU has published lists of dual-use goods and advanced technology items (so-called...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board - Spring 2023

Changing CEOs is one of the most critical decisions any board faces. In this issue of The Informed Board, we offer tips on how to avoid the mistakes we most often see. We also explain the problems companies could face if the...more

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COVID-19 Key EU Developments, Policy & Regulatory Update No. 96

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This regular update (no. 96 | 27 January 2023) covers key regulatory EU developments related to the evolving COVID-19 situation (Antitrust & State Aid; Trade/Export Controls; Medicines, Medical Devices and Personal Protective...more

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COVID-19 Key EU Developments, Policy & Regulatory Update No. 95

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This regular update (no. 95 | 9 January 2023) covers key regulatory EU developments related to the evolving COVID-19 situation (Antitrust & State Aid; Trade/Export Controls; Medicines, Medical Devices and Personal Protective...more

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Defense Trade Controls: State and Commerce Departments Begin 2023 with Regulatory Focus on Defense Services and Other Updates

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The U.S. Department of State (State Department) and U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce Department), have recently previewed, proposed or finalized changes to relevant trade controls. These new regulatory updates include...more

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Latest EU Russian Sanctions Expand Sector Restrictions and Add Designated Individuals and Entities

On 16 December 2022, the European Union (EU) adopted a ninth package of sanctions against Russia. These impose an asset freeze on almost 200 additional individuals and entities pursuant to Council Regulation No. 269/20141...more

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Client Alert: Business and Human Rights Requirements on the Rise: Highlights from the 2022 UN Business and Human Rights Forum

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As 2,500 international stakeholders from national governments, international organizations, businesses, trade unions, civil society, lawyers, local communities, and academia gathered at the recent 11th UN Forum on Business...more

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China Semiconductor Export Regulations, Episode I – Counting Your Chips Carefully

The Announcement On Friday, October 7, 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released for public inspection (available ...) one hundred forty pages of regulations (which we’ll call “the Regulation” here) that...more

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Covid-19 Key EU Developments, Policy & Regulatory Update No. 83

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COMPETITION & STATE AID- State Aid- European Commission approves further schemes under State aid Temporary Crisis Framework in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine - On 19 April 2022, the Commission approved...more

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Covid-19 Key EU Developments, Policy & Regulatory Update No. 82

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COMPETITION & STATE AID - State Aid - European Commission approves first scheme under State aid Temporary Crisis Framework in context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On 7 April 2022, the Commission approved a...more

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