US extends sanctions to three Russian banks, a shipbuilding company and exports of energy sector items to Russia; EU announces similar measures.
Additional OFAC Designations -
On July 29, 2014, the U.S....more
7/31/2014
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Shipbuilding ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Ukraine
US announces “sectoral” sanctions on major banks and energy companies, adds to the Specially Designated Nationals list; European Council considers additional sanctions.
On July 16, 2014, the U.S. Department of the...more
7/21/2014
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SDN List ,
U.S. Commerce Department ,
U.S. Treasury
In This Issue:
-The ABCs of Arbitrating Outside of the New York Convention
- Leading International Arbitration Partner Joins Latham & Watkins in Paris
- US Supreme Court Revives International Arbitration...more
6/13/2014
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Arbitration Agreements ,
Athletes ,
Bilateral Investment Treaties ,
Compliance ,
EU ,
ICSID ,
International Arbitration ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
New York Convention ,
Russia ,
Sanctions ,
SCOTUS ,
Transparency ,
Ukraine
The US expands sanctions and tightens controls on exports to Russia and Crimea.
On April 28, 2014, the White House announced expanded sanctions against Russian government officials and companies. The Obama...more
4/29/2014
ATF revises US Munitions Import List and extends term for import permits.
On March 27, 2014, the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) published revisions to the US Munitions Import List...more
US blocks the property of one Russian bank and 20 individuals, and a new US Executive Order authorizes future sanctions against various Russian industries.
In the latest round of US sanctions responding to the...more
The US blocks the property of 11 persons, the EU freezes the assets of another 21 individuals, and a new US Executive Order authorizes future blocking actions.
In response to the continuing political crisis in Ukraine and...more
A US Executive Order authorizes blocking property and the EU freezes assets of 18 individuals.
In response to the political crisis in Ukraine, the United States and the European Union have initiated a series of...more
Earlier this year, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Iran had met its initial obligations under the Joint Plan of Action (Joint Plan) with the “P5+1” (the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia,...more
Iran’s suspension of sensitive nuclear activities triggers temporary relaxation of certain sanctions, but most restrictions and an aggressive enforcement climate remain in place.
On January 20, 2014, the International...more
The 2012 Report underscores the continued imperative for foreign investors to consider CFIUS issues when contemplating relevant US acquisitions.
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)...more