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Bosnia- INTERPOL and Politically Motivated Red Notices(post 2 of 2)

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Today’s post will address Article 3 of INTERPOL’s constitution and why it exists.  When an INTERPOL member country’s Red Notice request appears to be predominantly motivated by political, military, religious, or racial...more

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International Claims Commission to be Established for Ukraine Reparations

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Thirty-five countries and the European Union recently signed a new Convention to establish an International Claims Commission for Ukraine (the "Commission"). The Commission will build on the Register of Damage for Ukraine...more

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How U.S. Control of Venezuelan Oil Could Redefine the World Order

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U.S. involvement in Venezuela’s oil sector carries significant implications for global energy markets and international power structures. This article examines how potential U.S. control over Venezuelan oil production could...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Venezuela Update: December 30, 2025 (Spanish)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Venezuela Update: December 30, 2025 (English)

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Holland & Knight's Venezuela Focus Team invites you to read our Venezuela Update, in which we discuss the latest news, trends and developments in Venezuela that impact the interests of businesses across all industry sectors. ...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of December 2025

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I. U.S. SANCTIONS - U.S. Is Prepared to Issue New Russia Sanctions if Putin Rejects Ukraine Peace Deal: According to Bloomberg and Reuters, on December 17 the United States was reported to be preparing an additional round...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

EU Sanctions a Further 41 Vessels Thought to Be Part of Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” and Targets Hybrid Threat Actors

On 18 December 18, 2025, the European Union (EU) added 41 vessels to its sanctions list, targeting Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet,” an opaque network of tankers used to circumvent restrictions on Russian oil exports. The...more

A&O Shearman

EU and UK Sanctions On Russia and Iran

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The UK and EU continue to evolve their sanctions frameworks to further expand their reach and to cut down on sanctions circumvention. The UK recently sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil, two of Russia’s biggest oil producers,...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

November Defense Trade Newsletter Highlights

Japan Delivers First Domestically Produced Patriot Interceptors to U.S. Japan has completed its first delivery of domestically produced Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors to the United States, drawn from...more

DLA Piper

Saudi Arabia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally: Practical defense trade implications

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On November 18, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that he designated the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a major non-NATO ally....more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Designation of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists...

Designates certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood, specifically those in Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). Requires the State...more

Hogan Lovells

U.S. government publishes Tri-Seal Advisory “Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria” after U.S. Department of Commerce...

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On November 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce), the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury), and the U.S. Department of State issued a Tri-Seal Advisory, “Sanctions and Export Controls Relief for Syria”...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Five States Enact ‘FARA-Lite’ Laws, With Implementation Underway

States are increasingly enacting so-called foreign-influence laws, which generally fall into one of two categories: some are designed to restrict foreign political spending — extending beyond or restating the ban on...more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Trump Tariff Tracker – November 7

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Following the trade agreement reached between the U.S. and China that was announced at the end of October, this week, the Trump Administration took a number of measures to implement commitments made in the agreement....more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

EU Sanctions in a Snap: Developments In Sanctions - October 2025

Hughes Hubbard’s “Sanctions in a Snap” is intended to provide a clear and concise summary of recent and important developments from the European Union (EU) and its member states. We hope you find it helpful in assessing EU...more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

US Sanctions in a Snap: Developments In Sanctions - October 2025

Hughes Hubbard’s “Sanctions in a Snap” is intended to provide a clear and concise summary of recent developments from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). We hope you find it helpful in assessing U.S. economic...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Second Circuit Affirms $54 Million Judgment for Loss "Arising From" Insurrection

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In CITGO Petroleum v. Ascot Underwriting Limited, et al., Case No. 24-227 (2d Cir. 2025), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently affirmed a $54.2 million judgment (plus interest) in favor of CITGO Petroleum...more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

European Union Adopts 19th Sanctions Package Against Russia and Additional Belarus Sanctions Package

Following extensive discussions among EU member states and international partners, and as announced earlier this fall by both Kaja Kallas and Ursula von der Leyen, on 23 October the European Council adopted the much awaited...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

57. October 22, 2025 | Trump Administration Blocks Major Russian Oil Firms

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In response to Russia’s unprovoked invasions of Ukraine in March 2014 and February 2022, the Department of Treasury implemented various sanctions on Russian entities....more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

OFAC Designates Rosneft and Lukoil in Significant Expansion of Sanctions Targeting Russia’s Energy Sector

On October 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced significant new sanctions for Russia’s energy sector, designating Rosneft Oil Company (Rosneft) and Lukoil OAO...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Army Launches Cloud-Based Foreign Military Sales Case Execution System

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WHAT: The U.S. Army Program Executive Office (PEO) Enterprise and several stakeholders have successfully deployed an initial capability of the Foreign Military Sales – Army Case Execution System (FMS-ACES). Described in the...more

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Chilean government submits draft National Critical Minerals Strategy for public consultation

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By means of Exempt Resolution No. 2,231/2025, Chile’s Ministry of Mining recently submitted the draft National Critical Minerals Strategy for public consultation. This process signals a major step forward in implementing...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

Commerce Department Issues “Affiliates Rule,” Extends Entity List Restrictions to Majority-Owned Foreign Entities

On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a long-anticipated interim final rule (IFR) amending the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to extend Entity List and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

BIS Expands End User Export Controls with 50% Rule

The U.S. Commerce Department has expanded export control sanctions by extending them to 50% or more-owned affiliates of restricted parties. This development has a particularly significant impact on China-related export...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

United States – Japan Trade Agreement Takes Effect

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On September 4, President Donald Trump signed the executive order “Implementing the United States-Japan Agreement” (the Agreement), which clarifies the bilateral trade agreement framework announced on July 23....more

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