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National Security Act Ushers In Sweeping Changes to Sanctions Regulations

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On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed H.R. 815, otherwise known as the National Security Act of 2024. The bill provides emergency appropriations for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, humanitarian purposes in Gaza, and various...more

BakerHostetler

Key Sanctions Developments During the First Quarter of 2024

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During the first quarter of 2024, there were significant developments in the U.S. sanctions framework. This report summarizes the key developments and provides links to the relevant sources....more

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Current State of U.S. Economic Sanctions Imposed on the Russian Federation and Covered Regions of Ukraine in Response to the...

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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. This alert summarizes key economic sanctions imposed by...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

OFAC Issues Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to Syria

On August 8, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a Guidance for the Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to Syria. Syria is embargoed under U.S. sanctions laws. Among other...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OFAC clarifies impact of sanctions on humanitarian assistance and trade

On June 14, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a Fact Sheet for “Provision of Humanitarian Assistance and Trade to Combat COVID-19.” The Fact Sheet, among other things, highlights...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

OFAC Issues Fact Sheet on Provision of Humanitarian Assistance to Sanctioned Countries

On June 14, the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) published a Fact Sheet: Provision of Humanitarian Assistance and Trade to Combat COVID-19 (the “Fact Sheet”). The 14-page Fact Sheet...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OFAC issues supplemental guidance on humanitarian sanctions exceptions

On February 27, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued supplemental guidance for the provision of humanitarian assistance. ...more

K2 Integrity

[Webinar] Earthquakes in Syria and Turkiye: Safeguarding Urgently Needed Charitable Assistance - March 14th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am...

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On 6 February 2023, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit southern Turkiye and northern Syria. The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks devasted a region already destabilized by one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. This...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

Trade Alert: White House Announces New U.S. & G7 Actions Against Russia On One-Year Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion

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On February 24, 2023, the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the White House announced a series of actions that the U.S. and Group of 7 (“G7”) will take to support Ukraine and impose further costs on...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2022 - Incursion and World Trade, Part 3: Over 120+ Days into the Global Effect of...

Here we are, at the time of this writing over four months into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with no end in sight. I will personally submit that I am, appalled that this, the murder of innocent civilians and devastation of...more

Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

New OFAC General License Clarifies Ability to Engage in Humanitarian Aid in Ukraine and Russia

In connection with the war in Ukraine, the United States has significantly enhanced its sanctions against the Russian Federation. However, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) recently...more

Clark Hill PLC

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 9

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The House and Senate are both in session this week. The House will vote on bills and resolutions related to homeland security, condemning the threats of violence against HBCUs, and condemning the attack on Congregation Beth...more

Hogan Lovells

Afghanistan: OFSI issues updated charity sector guidance on additional sanctions and remittance

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On 1 November 2021, the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) published an updated charity sector guidance regarding the UK’s humanitarian activity following Afghanistan’s Taliban takeover. The notice follows...more

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Treasury Releases 2021 Sanctions Review

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On October 18, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released the 2021 Sanctions Review (“the Review”), which delineates Treasury’s framework for employing economic sanctions and provides key recommendations on...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

OFAC Issues General Licenses to Ease Flow of Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan

Last Friday, the Office of Foreign Assets Control issued two general licenses aimed at facilitating humanitarian assistance and the provision of essential supplies to the people of Afghanistan. Subject to exceptions, the...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Key Developments in US Sanctions

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Global supply chains have been greatly disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, sending companies scrambling to find both new sources of supplies and new customers for their products. But even as businesses struggle to find their...more

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OFAC releases fact sheet on delivering humanitarian assistance

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 9 (April 30, 2020) - The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released a fact sheet outlining all of the various licenses, protocols and general...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

OFAC Prioritizes Humanitarian Assistance In Response To COVID-19 And Provides Guidance on Regulatory Compliance During The...

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On Thursday, April 16 and Monday, April 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) made announcements to address the global COVID-19 crisis, recognizing both that providing...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Webinar] Latest Economic Sanctions Developments to Watch in 2020 and Beyond - May 14th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Join leading industry leaders who will discuss the latest developments in the economic sanctions regulatory landscape. They will share perspectives & insights on what’s going on, what’s ahead & what to watch out for....more

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OFAC’s COVID-19 Response: Existing Exceptions, Filing and Compliance Flexibility, and a Little Loosening on Iran

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Recognizing that COVID-19 is further straining humanitarian needs in sanctioned countries and complicating compliance with economic sanctions, and perhaps also in response to reports that US sanctions are hindering COVID-19...more

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OFAC Publishes Fact Sheet on Humanitarian Assistance to Sanctioned Countries

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With the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, inquiries by NGOs and others have been increasing with respect to the export of humanitarian goods and medical supplies to countries subject to U.S. economic sanctions to help...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

OFAC Issues COVID-19 Fact Sheet Regarding Humanitarian Assistance

The Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Treasury Department (“OFAC”) issued an extensive Fact Sheet on April 16, 2020 regarding the provision of humanitarian assistance and trade to combat COVID-19 in compliance with...more

Dechert LLP

COVID-19: International Trade Navigation

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The outbreak of COVID-19 is impacting international trade as global markets deal with uncertain supply and companies and governments work to ensure personal safety while developing contingency plans for handling the virus. In...more

Hogan Lovells

U.S. government ends uncertainty surrounding the use of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) in humanitarian trade with Iran and opens...

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On 27 February 2020, the Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) issued General License (GL) 8 authorizing certain humanitarian trade transactions involving the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) that are otherwise prohibited under...more

K2 Integrity

Treasury Seeks More Visibility Into Iran-Related Humanitarian Transactions

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The Treasury Department on October 25, 2019, imposed a ban on correspondent account relationships involving Iranian financial institutions under Section 311 of the USA PATRIOT Act – activities that were already prohibited by...more

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