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OFAC Fines Harman International $1.4 Million for Iran Sanctions Violations

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On July 8, 2025, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced a settlement with Harman International Industries, Inc. (“Harman”) for $1,454,145 to settle potential civil...more

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Key Takeaways: Secondary Sanctions—United Kingdom Issues Sanctions Guidance for Non-UK Businesses

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On 14 July 2025, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office released important sanctions guidance aimed specifically at non-UK companies operating outside the United Kingdom, with a special focus on...more

The Volkov Law Group

Interactive Brokers Settles with OFAC for $11.8 Million for Violations of Multiple Sanctions Programs

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The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced on July 15, 2025, that Interactive Brokers LLC (“IB”)—a globally active electronic brokerage firm headquartered in Greenwich,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 66 - Tariff Uncertainty and Compliance Risks for Businesses

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The Trump administration’s fluctuating tariffs pose major compliance risks for businesses operating in the U.S. Dive into the challenges they pose to businesses that rely on imported goods and services as Marina Gentile...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: The Impact of Secondary Tariffs on Global Trade with Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes back Mike Huneke and Brent Carlson, who help us navigate the implications of secondary tariffs,...more

K&L Gates LLP

What You Need to Know About the United Kingdom Issuing Sanctions Guidance for Non-UK Businesses

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The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has published guidance on United Kingdom’s Russia sanctions compliance for non-UK businesses operating outside the United Kingdom (the Guidance). It also...more

The Volkov Law Group

BIS Levies $4.25 Million Penalty Against Alpha and Omega Semiconductor for Unauthorized Exports to Huawei

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On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) issued a final order resolving administrative enforcement proceedings against Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Incorporated (“AOS”), a...more

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As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: July 2025

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Welcome to the July 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and...more

Fenwick & West LLP

United States Lifts Comprehensive Sanctions on Syria, Export Controls Remain For Now

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On June 30, 2025, the White House issued Executive Order 14312, Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions (the Syria EO), terminating U.S. comprehensive sanctions on Syria effective July 1, 2025. ...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Managing Sanctions Compliance

It’s not a good time to be a manufacturer of ten-foot poles. That’s because with the growing number of sanctions regimes, there are an increasing number of companies and individuals that businesses shouldn’t touch with a poll...more

The Volkov Law Group

This is Not the Time to Retreat on Compliance

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Call me an optimist — it is a much better alternative than being a pessimist or a “realist” with a pessimistic bent. So, let’s start by acknowledging the obvious. Businesses are operating in a volatile environment. The...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Innovation in Compliance: Navigating Regulatory Changes and Compliance in Trade and Data Privacy with Stephanie Font

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: April 14, 2025, The Cascade of Corruption Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy your morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 364 -- Five Strategies to Mitigate a New Risk Environment

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What do you do when the headlines shift faster than your risk matrix can keep up? In this episode, Michael Volkov dives into the challenge of adapting compliance programs in the face of volatile and fast-changing global...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: April 13, 2025, The Books on Trade and Tariffs Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone who might be curious. These could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership,...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: April 11, 2025 The Tariff Rollback Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News—all...more

Mayer Brown

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of March 10, 2025

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AT A GLANCE - In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below, please do not hesitate to contact a...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Latest EU Sanctions Extend Asset Freezes, Restrict Oil Industry Dealings and Target ‘Shadow Fleet’

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its sanctions policy toward Russia by implementing two rounds of restrictive measures that are intended to further intensify pressure on Russia’s government and economy. Specifically,...more

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Review of International Trade Enforcement in the U.S., E.U., and UK in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025

This is the final in our 2025 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Throughout 2024, enforcement of international trade laws continued to gather pace...more

K2 Integrity

2024 in Review: A Year of Expanded Sanctions and Trade Controls and Increased Enforcement Actions

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In 2024, global sanctions and trade controls continued to expand, with the United States (U.S.), European Union (EU), and United Kingdom (UK) leading the charge against actors threatening international security and financial...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Geneva Insights - February 2025

International Geneva – A global governance ecosystem of over 40 international organizations, 178 country representations and 700+ non-governmental organizations....more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Opportunities and Risks

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After years of destabilizing international and non-international armed conflict that has resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of communities, and decimation of economic opportunity in places across the globe, there are...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

InsightsCommerce Imposes Sweeping New Rule Restricting Exports of AI Chips

On January 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced new rules restricting the export of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips and certain closed AI model weights in an...more

The Volkov Law Group

Córdoba Music Group Settles with OFAC for $41,591 for Violations of Iran Sanctions Program

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Córdoba Music Group LLC (Córdoba), a manufacturer of musical instruments based in California, has agreed to pay $41,591 to settle its civil liability for violations of sanctions on Iran. On nine occasions, Córdoba shipped...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

International Trade Enforcement Roundup – December 2024

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You are reading the December 2024 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox. - An...more

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