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An "Immutable" Force Meets an Immovable Object: OFAC's Crypto Loss at the Fifth Circuit

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On November 26, 2024, the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that “immutable” smart contracts are not “property” for purposes of regulation by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more

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Ten Strategic Considerations for OFAC Appeals

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The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has oversight of financial transactions involving U.S. and foreign entities. It exercises this authority in several ways, including (i) through the administration of its various...more

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Court of Appeal Excuses Non-Payment Arising From Secondary Sanctions Concerns

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The Court of Appeal decision, which considered standard form wording and the “mandatory” nature of US sanctions laws, upholds a High Court ruling exempting a borrower’s non-payment of interest, albeit on different grounds. ...more

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