In its first application of the policy on voluntary self-disclosures (“VSDs”) in connection with mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”), on June 16, 2025, the US Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) National Security Division (“NSD”)...more
6/24/2025
/ Acquisitions ,
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Export Controls ,
Mergers ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Private Equity ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
Voluntary Disclosure
Effective February 20, 2025, the United States Designated Eight Cartels and Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs)....more
2/25/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Financial Crimes ,
Foreign Policy ,
National Security ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
SDN List ,
Terrorist Organizations ,
U.S. Treasury
On February 5, 2025, President Trump's nominee to lead the Justice Department (the "Department"), Pamela Bondi, was confirmed by the Senate to serve as the U.S. Attorney General. Bondi immediately took action to reshape the...more