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AML Risk Assessments Revisited

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The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) does not explicitly state that money services businesses (MSBs) must conduct an anti-money laundering (AML) risk assessment. However, it does say that an MSB “shall develop, implement, and maintain...more

Goodwin

Navigating the Hazy Landscape: Challenges and Solutions in Cannabis Payment Processing

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The sale of adult-use cannabis has been legalized in 24 states in the United States. But this does not mean there are no other legal impediments to the cannabis industry in those jurisdictions. For example, cannabis...more

Allen Barron, Inc.

Estate and Tax Planning for US Expatriates

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What are the most important elements of estate and tax planning for US expatriates?  Are you planning to move out of the United States?  Are you a US taxpayer who lives and works outside of the country?  What are some of the...more

BakerHostetler

DSIR Deeper Dive: 2023 Crypto Threat Landscape

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Following one of the most turbulent years in crypto history, 2023, in contrast, unfolded as a year of reprieve, including from crypto threats. According to a July 12, 2023, report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis,...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Forum on Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight - October 17th - 18th, New York, NY

With so many new, emerging risks coming to the forefront, ACI is excited to announce our Digital Assets Compliance: AML, Sanctions and Regulatory Oversight. Unlike other conferences, this highly anticipated event stands apart...more

K2 Integrity

Sanctions Against Russia: The Week in Review - June 2022 - 2

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The Week in Review delivers the impact and analysis for the public, private, and non-profit sectors from our regular reporting of the evolving global sanctions campaign against Russia. We have reviewed the recent...more

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Ransomware Response Complicated by Growing Number of Sanctions in Wake of Russian invasion of Ukraine

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Entities facing significant legal risk, no matter the circumstances, if they make ransom payments to attackers connected to, or originating from Russia. As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the U.S. government...more

K2 Integrity

Transaction Monitoring and Risk Mitigation Strategies for Global Supply Chains

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Between export bans and the numerous entities and individuals now restricted from transacting in the global economy, organizations worldwide must evaluate the legal, reputational, and cybersecurity impacts on their supply...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Conference] Prepaid Accounts Compliance - February 23rd - 24th, 8:45 am - 4:00 pm EST

22nd National Forum on Prepaid Accounts Compliance is going Virtual! The conference will take place on February 22—24, 2022 (EST) via an interactive online platform. Formerly ACI’s Prepaid Card Compliance Forum, the evolved...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Stablecoins: Promoting Innovation While Addressing Risks

Our team is pleased to announce an important publication on crypto developments and future stablecoin regulation in the United States. Here we provide a brief overview of stablecoins, outline various risks and policy concerns...more

Alston & Bird

The Digital Download – Alston & Bird’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Strategy Newsletter – November 2021

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Selected Developments in U.S. Law - Department of Defense Suspends the CMMC Pilot Program and CMMC Requirements in DoD Solicitations Pending Major Changes for CMMC 2.0. On November 5, 2021, the Department of Defense...more

Blank Rome LLP

Federal Regulators Issue Notice Advising Financial Institutions How to Assess Risks Associated with Accounts Maintained by...

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The nonprofit industry in the United States accounts for one trillion dollars of annual economic activity. But high-profile enforcement actions against nonprofit organizations (“NPOs”) at both the federal and state level in...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Compliance in a Time of Crisis

Addressing the Evolving Risks - Warren Buffett said that “only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” Buffett was not talking about compliance programs in a time of crisis, but his wisdom applies...more

Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP

Bitcoin, the IRS, and the Love that was Lost

We have all heard the stories. Romeo and Juliet, Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and my personal favorite, Illsa Lund and Rick Blaine. Everyone loves a great love story.  A developing romance leading to an emotionally pleasing and...more

Dechert LLP

US Blockchain Enforcement and Litigation Update

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Over the past two years, prices for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets have experienced extreme gains and declines, while billions of dollars have been raised through Initial Coin Offerings (“ICOs”). In this dynamic...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Legal Issues With Blockchain-Based Crypto Games and Collectibles

The use of blockchain technology for crypto games and token-based digital collectibles is on the rise. One of the first crypto games of note was CryptoKitties. It may turn out that CryptoKitties becomes to crypto games what...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Customer Due Diligence and FinCEN’s Frequently Asked Questions

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As you are aware, FinCEN’s Customer Due Diligence rules are effective in two days. In a nutshell, these rules require banks to obtain and verify the identity of the beneficial owners of new business customers. The rules are...more

K2 Integrity

FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Rule and Increased AML Burden

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Compliance officers at financial institutions have made great strides in improving Know Your Customer (KYC) programs to focus on knowing their customers as a critical function in combating money laundering. As regulators...more

K&L Gates LLP

Are Your Company’s Legal, Due-Diligence, De-risking, or Compliance Obligations Impacted by the “Panama Papers”?

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In an unprecedented event earlier this week, 11.5 million files from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca were allegedly leaked. Assuming they are genuine, as appears to be the case, these “Panama Papers” offer a...more

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