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Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Regulatory Requirements Russia

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

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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

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BIS Adds New License Exception for Medical Devices to Russia, Belarus and Occupied Regions of Ukraine

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Medical device companies have a new regulatory pathway for exporting certain U.S.-origin medical products to Russia, Belarus, Crimea and other regions of Ukraine (i.e., the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk...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

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OFAC Due Diligence and Attestation Requirements (Part IV of IV)

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OFAC’s guidance is intended to ease the burden on an otherwise difficult compliance problem.  Companies have to act in good faith to avoid transacting business involving Russian crude oil that has been sold above the $60 per...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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