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Commerce Department: Final Determination of Russia-Backed Cybersecurity, Antivirus Software

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS) within the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued a Final Determination on June 20, 2024, pursuant to Executive...more

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Non-U.S. Companies on Alert: U.S. Government Issues Tri-Seal Compliance Note on Global Enforcement

New Tri-Seal Compliance Note highlights sanctions and export control compliance expectations for non-U.S. persons. Three agencies overseeing U.S. trade law compliance provided an overview of where U.S. sanctions and export...more

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Trade Matters - Lowenstein Sandler's Global Trade & National Security Newsletter - September 2023

1. OFAC Imposes Sanctions on Russian Elites Who Were Board Members of Alpha Group- On Aug. 11, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated four Russian individuals, Petr...more

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Amid Increased FARA Enforcement, New Advisory Opinions Narrow the Scope of Registrable Activity

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Amid a rise in U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA)—including an increase in criminal cases and staff dedicated to FARA investigations—last month the FARA Unit released...more

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MoFo Japan Disputes Newsletter – 2nd Quarter 2021

Welcome to Morrison & Foerster’s quarterly newsletter on dispute resolution. In this newsletter, we address recent developments in arbitrations, investigations, and commercial and intellectual property litigation that may...more

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Trump Administration Continues Its Aggressive Approach Toward Chinese Military Company Sanctions

Former US President Trump during his term of office only a week, before the release of its 13959 No. Executive Order ( "Executive Order") has been modified . The previous executive order prohibits Americans from investing in...more

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[Webinar] Complying with U.S. Trade Sanctions: What every U.S. Company Needs to Know to Avoid OFAC’s Wrath - October 8th, 12:00 pm...

Learning objectives: - Overview of US sanctions regimes - To whom US laws apply (e.g. includes foreign subsidiaries; secondary sanctions) - key developments - compliance obligations and elements of an effective sanctions...more

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Compliance Program "Must Haves" For Doing Business Abroad

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With "compliance" being the buzzword for corporate executives and legal counsel, there is renewed focus on reducing legal risks when exporting or selling overseas. The key is a robust compliance program that outlines the...more

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U.S. Targets Additional Iranian Sectors for Sanctions: Broadly Increasing Exposure for Non-U.S. Companies

With new Iran-related sanctions, the U.S. government is making good on threats to give third-country companies a choice – participate in the U.S. market or participate in the Iranian market. ...more

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U.S. Entities Engaged in M&A Transactions Beware; OFAC Highlights the “Unique Sanctions Risks” Posed by Foreign Acquisitions

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On June 13, 2019, OFAC announced a settlement with Expedia Group, Inc. for violations of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (“CACR”).  (Available here).  Expedia’s foreign subsidiaries assisted more than 2,200 individuals...more

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U.S. Sanctions Laws: Dangers Ahead For Foreign Companies (Part II)

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The following is Part II of this article. Secondary Sanctions – Requirements On Non-U.S. Parties That Have No Contacts With the U.S. OFAC also has adopted sanctions that specifically apply to non-U.S. companies and...more

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The Export Control Reform Act and Possible New Controls on Emerging and Foundational Technologies

• ECRA became law on August 13, 2018. It is the permanent statutory authority for the EAR, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s BIS. The new law codifies long-standing BIS policies and does not require...more

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Recent Enforcement Actions Demonstrate Multinational Automotive Companies Should Conduct Risk Assessments

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Regulators within the Trump administration have sent a loud message that should concern all multinational automotive companies: laws governing international activities continue to be the subject of intense enforcement...more

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Another Reason To Always Run Compliance Screenings Even If You Are A Non-U.S. Party – OFAC Is Targeting Foreign Companies

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If you are a foreign company that wants access to the U.S. financial markets, make sure you understand the U.S. Iran Transactions and Sanctions Regulations (ITSR). Administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of...more

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The Changes to Iran Sanctions and Compliance Challenges

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Putting aside the politics surrounding the Iran Nuclear Deal, the exchange of prisoners and other hot button political issues surrounding Implementation Day and the change in US-Iran relations, the new Iran sanctions create a...more

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Expect Focus – International, Summer 2015

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In This Issue: - TTIP’s Impact on U.S. and EU Trade Relations - Proposed Innovation Box Legislation - Justice Department Recovers Nearly $6 Billion From False Claims Act Cases in 2014 - Rules...more

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Impact of Iran Accord on International Business - Briefing the "C" Suite on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action with Iran

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On July 14, 2015, the United States, France, China, Russia, the United Kingdom, Germany and the European Union (EU) entered into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with Iran after years of difficult negotiations....more

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