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European Union Adopts New Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus

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The European Union has again amended its sanctions against Russia and Belarus by adopting further legal acts, which put additional compliance obligations on EU companies. In particular, businesses will now have to undertake...more

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EU launches new sanctions framework targeting Russia regarding human rights violations

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On May 27, 2024, the EU adopted a new sanctions regime in relation to deemed human rights violations and internal repression in Russia. The new sanctions measures include asset freezes and export restrictions targeting...more

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EU adopts directive criminalising sanctions violations

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On 24 April 2024, the European Union adopted a directive criminalizing the following sanctions violations:  The directive brings significant changes to EU sanctions enforcement by harmonising the rules on the violation of EU...more

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The Iranian Women’s Movement: Sanctions, Human Rights, and the Targeting of Iran’s Morality Police

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Current Situation in Iran - A historic and powerful popular movement—led by women in response to the murder of Mahsa Amini while in the custody of the Iranian Morality Police in mid-September—is currently unfolding in...more

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European and UK Sanctions Update – Further Measures Imposed

The EU and UK have imposed further sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine and the recognition by Russia of the Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics (“DNR” and “LNR”) of Ukraine as independent territories....more

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Update: New EU Sanctions Take Aim at Russia

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In response to the conflict in Ukraine, on 23 February, the European Union introduced a sanctions package of five new regulations against Russia, including freezing assets and curbing trade with two non-government-controlled...more

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EU introduces new asset freeze regime against Lebanon

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The EU has introduced a new asset freeze regime against Lebanon, but without designating any persons under the new regime as of yet. On 30 July 2021, the EU adopted legislative acts establishing a new sanctions framework...more

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UK Quarterly Review: Business Crime, Investigations, And Regulatory Enforcement

In our Quarterly Review, we bring you important UK developments relating to business crime, investigations, and regulatory enforcement from the last three months. As the UK gets used to life outside the EU and implements...more

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Travel Ban and National Interest Exception (NIE) Update: Changing Standards

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On January 25, 2021, Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10143 extended PP 9993, which had suspended certain travel from those physically present in the Schengen Area and other countries since March 2020.  PP 10143 restricts entry...more

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US Department of State Exempts F-1 and M-1 Students from Certain COVID-19 Travel Bans

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The US Department of State announced on February 10 that students possessing valid F-1 and M-1 visas who are seeking admission to the United States from the Schengen area countries, the United Kingdom, and Ireland no longer...more

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Biden Administration Reinstates COVID-19 Travel Restrictions for Europe and Brazil, Adds Restrictions for South Africa

On January 25, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. issued a proclamation reinstating COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the 26 countries that comprise the Schengen Area of...more

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President Biden Issues New COVID-19 Travel Ban

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On Monday, January 25, 2021, President Joseph Biden issued a Presidential Proclamation that imposes a new coronavirus-related travel ban barring entry to the United States for most foreign nationals who have visited various...more

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White House Lifts Certain Travel Bans and Issues New COVID-19 Testing Requirement

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On January 18, 2021, the Trump administration officially lifted widespread travel restrictions barring the entry of foreign national travelers physically present in the 26 countries of the European Schengen Area, the United...more

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U.S. to Require International Passengers to Present Negative Covid Test Result

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an order requiring all passengers traveling to the U.S. on international flights to show written proof of a negative Covid-19 test or documentation of...more

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The EU’s Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime Comes into Force

The EU’s new global human rights sanctions regime came into force on December 8. Council Regulation (EU) 2020/1998 provides for the freezing of funds and economic resources and travel bans on those responsible for or involved...more

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EU adopts a global human rights sanctions regime

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On 7 December 2020, the EU adopted a global human rights sanctions regime. No individuals have been designated yet. Going forward, this means that companies should ensure that they conduct sanctions screening on all...more

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EU marks Human Rights Day with new global human rights sanctions regime

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On 7 December 2020, the EU Council adopted a landmark decision and a regulation setting up for the first time a global human rights sanctions framework for the EU. The EU can now respond to serious human rights violations and...more

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New notable EU asset freeze listings in relation to Belarus and Syria

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The EU has recently made certain notable EU asset freeze designations in relation to Belarus1 and Syria, focusing on various government officials – including President Alexander Lukashenko in Belarus - The Belarusian and...more

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EU designates Russian officials, research institute and businessman

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On 14 October 2020, the EU designated under its asset freeze six Russian officials and one research institute, in response to the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in August 2020. Separately, it also...more

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EU extends sanctions on Belarus following Presidential elections

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On 2 October 2020, the EU adopted sanctions against Belarus in response to the repression and intimidation against peaceful demonstrators, opposition members and journalists in the wake of the 9 August 2020 presidential...more

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National Interest Exceptions to Nonimmigrant  Visa Ban: U.S. Department of State Update August 12, 2020

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released additional guidance expanding the scope of national interest exceptions to the June 24, 2020 Presidential Proclamation (PP 10052) banning the admission of certain J, H and L visa...more

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EU designates nine persons for malicious cyber-attacks threatening the EU or its Member States

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On 30 July 2020, the EU designated the first individuals and entities under its 2019 sanctions framework targeting parties involved in cyber-attacks that undermine the EU’s integrity, security and economic competitiveness....more

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EU imposes cyber sanctions for the first time

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The European Union has imposed restrictive measures against six individuals and three entities responsible for or involved in various cyber-attacks, including the attempted attack against the Organisation for the Prohibition...more

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UK adopts first autonomous sanctions regime targeting human rights abusers

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On 6 July 2020, the UK adopted its first autonomous sanctions regime, imposing asset freezes and travel bans on 47 individuals and two entities across the world accused of serious human rights violations. The new regime marks...more

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The European Union Reopens its Borders, but Bars Travelers from the United States

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On July 1, 2020, the European Union [EU] issued recommendations to its member states to lift restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU for foreign travelers from the following 15 countries: Algeria, Australia, Canada,...more

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