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Navigating 2025: Trends in OFAC and DOJ Enforcement for Digital Assets — The Crypto Exchange Podcast

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In this episode of Crypto Exchange, host Ethan Ostroff is joined by his colleagues Pete Jeydel and Peter Leary to discuss trends and lessons learned from recent civil enforcement actions by the Treasury Department's Office of...more

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OFAC Recordkeeping Requirement Extended to 10 Years

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On March 20, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a final rule extending the recordkeeping requirements under OFAC’s regulations from five years to 10 years. This change...more

Morgan Lewis

US Designation of Cartels as Terrorist Organizations Increases Risk of Doing Business in Mexico

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Recent US government actions indicate a possible increase in US financial crimes investigations and enforcement targeting drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations in Latin America....more

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OFAC Announces Wind Down of Chevron’s Oil Operations in Venezuela

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On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Venezuela General License 41A, “Authorizing the Wind Down of Certain Transactions Related to Chevron Corporation’s Joint...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

OFAC and KoFIU Sanctions Compliance for Financial Technologies Companies

As financial technologies companies expand operations across borders, understanding the sanctions regimes of both the United States and South Korea becomes essential. The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Political Changes Are Unlikely To Fundamentally Alter Key Sanctions

Key Points - - Political transitions in the West notwithstanding, we expect economic sanctions to remain a key response to geopolitical issues. - Current sanctions policy priorities are unlikely to shift markedly in...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls - February 25th - 26th, Arlington, VA

Looking for something more advanced than your average export controls conference? Go beyond the basics at ACI’s 2nd Annual Advanced Forum on Global Export Controls. This premier event offers cutting-edge insights and...more

The Volkov Law Group

C.H. Robinsom Settles with OFAC for $257,690 to Resolve Iran and Cuba Sanctions Violations

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C.H. Robinson International Inc. (CHR), a Minnesota-based global transportation and logistics company, has agreed to pay $257,690 to settle civil liability for 82 apparent violations of sanctions against Iran and Cuba...more

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BIS Reaches $180,000 Mitigated Settlement with Indium Corporation Over Illegal Exports to Russia

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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) recently issued a Final Order against The Indium Corporation of America, citing eleven (11) alleged violations of the Export Administration Regulations...more

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OFAC's Latest General Licenses and FAQs Related to Russian Sanctions

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On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued General License (GL) 1B (Authorizing Certain Activities Involving Federal State Budgetary Institution Marine Rescue...more

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Navigating International Sanctions: Impact of the Ukraine War on Bermuda

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When Russia invaded Ukraine on 22 February 2022 most Bermudian residents did not think it would have much impact to the island. However as both an overseas territory of the United Kingdom and as an international finance...more

King & Spalding

Ten-Year Statute of Limitations for Sanctions Violations Update

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As discussed in our May 7, 2024 alert, on April 24, 2024, President Biden signed into law a foreign military support package (i.e., H.R. 815), which included a provision doubling the statute of limitations (“SOL”) from five...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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Congress Extends Sanctions Statute of Limitations And Addresses Other National Security Issues

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On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed into law a sweeping national security legislative package that included the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act, which includes measures to promote sanctions and export controls...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Navigating OFAC Settlements: An In-Depth Analysis of Sanctions Violations and Compliance Lessons

The Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) settlements in the second half of 2023 serve as cautionary tales for organizations navigating the complex landscape of international sanctions. These cases offer valuable insights...more

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Reminder to file your 2023 Annual Report of Blocked Property: Due date September 30, 2023

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On September 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued its “Reminder to file your 2023 annual report of Blocked Property,” noting that entities or persons subject to the...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] 2021 Middle East and Africa Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - February 11th, 8:55 am - 2:00 pm GST

Our Virtual Regional Compliance Conferences provide updates on the latest news in regulatory requirements, compliance enforcement, and strategies to develop effective compliance programs. Watch, listen, and ask questions from...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

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Deficiencies or Weaknesses in an OFAC Sanctions Compliance Program can lead to OFAC Administrative Actions

On May 2, 2019, OFAC (Office of Foreign assets Control) published guidance titled “A Framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments”.  The purpose of the OFAC Framework guidance is to encourage a “risk-based” approach to...more

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AMA Updates AML Best Practices for AML Compliance

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AMA Details Components of a Strong AML/BSA Program - Earlier this month, the American Gaming Association (“AGA”) released an updated Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Compliance (“Best Practices Guidance”)...more

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Travel Insurance Companies Hit with OFAC Enforcement Actions

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The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (“OFAC”) continues to rack up settlements.  Two travel insurance companies recently settled OFAC enforcement actions for violations of the Cuban Embargo....more

Hogan Lovells

OFAC, EU, and UK financial sanctions - are you compliant? Top tips for financial institutions, private equity, debt funds and...

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On 6 November we held a breakfast seminar focusing on the most important sanctions issues affecting the City and how to manage compliance with different financial sanctions regimes effectively. ...more

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OFAC update: Final interim rule amending the reporting, procedures, and penalties regulations (RPPR) and Freedom of Information...

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On 20 June 2019 the Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a final interim rule (effective on 21 June 2019) amending its reporting, procedures, and penalties regulations, 31 Code of Federal...more

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OFAC Relaxes Russia Sanctions After Oligarch Ownership Changes

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The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) rarely backs down. Recently, in response to significant ownership and governance changes, OFAC removed three Russian companies, EN+ Group (EN+), UC Rusal plc...more

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