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Congress Readies Sweeping Bipartisan Sanctions Bill Targeting Russia and Its Trading Partners

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In response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have introduced legislation aimed at penalizing Russia through the imposition of sanctions and other economic measures. The...more

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Congress Threatens Putin with Sanctions Bill

The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 (S.1241/H.R.2548) is currently under consideration in both the Senate and the House in response to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The Senate version, introduced on April 1, 2025, by...more

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US Targets Telecommunications Transactions Involving the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain

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On May 15, 2019, President Trump issued an executive order (EO), "Executive Order on Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain," prohibiting certain transactions involving...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

U.S. Sanctions On Russia - Latest And Possible Additional Measures

Building on prior extensive Russia-related sanctions, the U.S. government has further sanctioned Russia by intensifying controls on exports and reexports to the country. Alone, this step is unlikely to affect major volumes of...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Russia’s State Duma Introduces Draft Law to Counter U.S. Sanctions

Draft legislation seeks to restrict business with U.S. and its allies across sectors. Draft legislation sets out broad menu of sanctions and prohibitions—from import and services restrictions to individual bans—but...more

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Global Connection - January 2018

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Dear Friend of Snell & Wilmer: The past year brought significant changes across a variety of political, legal, and policy spheres, and the world of U.S. international trade law was no exception. This edition of the...more

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Red Notice Newsletter - November 2017

ANTICORRUPTION DEVELOPMENTS – SBM Offshore N.V. Agrees to Pay $238 Million to Resolve DOJ FCPA Enforcement Action - On November 29, 2017, SBM Offshore N.V. (SBM), a Netherlands based company specializing in the...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Iran: Following President Trump’s “Decertification,” New U.S. Sanctions on Iranian Entities and All Eyes on the U.S. Congress

• Effective October 13, 2017, President Trump declined to provide certification that the JCPOA is in the United States’ national interest. Following this “decertification,” the U.S. Congress has 60 days in which to introduce...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

President Trump 'Decertifies' the JCPOA, but the US Remains a Party to the Deal

Pursuant to the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (INARA), the president is required to make certifications every 90 days that Iran is complying with its obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action...more

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After Washington Drama, New Russia (and Iran and N. Korea) Sanctions Set to Become Law

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On Tuesday, July 25, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3364, the Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act by a vote of 419-3. There is some uncertainty, but the legislation is expected to be...more

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Senate Passes Russia and Iran Sanctions Legislation

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On June 19, 2017, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill mandating sanctions against Russia and Iran and a 30-day congressional review period should the president attempt to reduce those sanctions....more

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Sanctions Round Up: First Half

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The first six months of the Trump Administration saw several notable developments for US sanctions, with particular implications for Russia and Iran. The Administration also declared a shift in US policy toward Cuba. ...more

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