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Mayer Brown

Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of May 2025

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I. U.S. Sanctions - President Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russia Following Drone Attack on Ukraine: On May 28, Bloomberg reported that President Trump said he was “‘absolutely’ considering new sanctions against Russia as...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

In Depth: President Biden Proposes New Administrative Forfeiture Process and Other Legislative Changes to Address Ukraine Crisis

Alongside the slew of new sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Biden administration also has been laying the groundwork to maximize the impact of those sanctions. Just days after Russian military...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

President Biden Proposes Legislation to Seize Russian Oligarch Assets for Benefit of Ukraine

Today, the Biden Administration announced a legislative proposal aimed at empowering the U.S. government to seize and forfeit property linked to Russian elites. Specifically, the proposed system would enhance and streamline...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Proposed Legislation Aims to Block Russian Vessels from U.S. Ports

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As sanctions continue to ratchet up in response to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, global responses in the maritime sector are moving at breakneck speed. Indeed, several governments are taking steps to block vessels...more

Alston & Bird

U.S. and Allies Impose “First Tranche” of New Economic Sanctions in Response to Russian Action in Ukraine

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Our International Trade & Regulatory Group addresses the new U.S. sanctions against Russia announced this week in response to its actions against Ukraine and summarizes the similar packages announced by key U.S. allies....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

Hogan Lovells

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

A&O Shearman

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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