News & Analysis as of

Proposed Legislation Economic Sanctions Russia

Baker Botts L.L.P.

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

Baker Botts L.L.P. on

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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

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

Mayer Brown

Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of May 2025

Mayer Brown on

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

Morgan Lewis

Russia Considers Limiting Repurchase Rights of Foreign Investors Who Exited After February 2022

Morgan Lewis on

The Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and peace negotiations remain uncertain, the European Union and United Kingdom are considering more sanctions against Russia, and the US administration’s next steps are unclear. Anticipating...more

Conyers

Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review: Cayman Islands – Jan To April 2023

Conyers on

We are pleased to welcome you to Conyers' Cayman Islands Regulatory & Risk Advisory Review, keeping you apprised of the latest regulatory news and developments. The past few months have been a particularly active time for...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

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Proposed Legislation Bans U.S. Government Contractors Doing Business in Russia

All eyes have been on Ukraine since Russia launched its military invasion two months ago. The U.S. government has imposed numerous sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion and promises to continue its economic...more

BakerHostetler

New Crypto Payment Initiatives; Regulators Address Crypto in Speeches; Lawmakers Propose Legislation; OFAC Sanctions Crypto...

BakerHostetler on

Crypto Payment Initiatives Announced in Stablecoins, Lightning Network, Mining - Late last week, the issuer of USD Coin (USDC) announced that it had selected a major U.S. bank as a primary custodian for USDC reserves....more

Clark Hill PLC

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 12

Clark Hill PLC on

Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital - Congress. The House and Senate are both in session this week. The House is expected to vote on the MORE Act (H.R. 3617), which would legalize and tax marijuana at the federal...more

WilmerHale

The new Economic Crime Bill: can it deliver on its promises?

WilmerHale on

On March 1, 2022, the UK Government put forward the Economic Crime (Enforcement and Transparency) Bill. The stated aim of the legislation is to “crack down on dirty money in the UK and corrupt elites”, and it is designed to...more

Clark Hill PLC

Window on Washington – Vol. 6, Issue 9

Clark Hill PLC on

The House and Senate are both in session this week. The House will vote on bills and resolutions related to homeland security, condemning the threats of violence against HBCUs, and condemning the attack on Congregation Beth...more

BakerHostetler

The Weekly Hill Update - March 2022

BakerHostetler on

Below is this week’s congressional update by BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team. We’ll continue to post in weeks when both chambers of Congress are in session....more

Holland & Knight LLP

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

Holland & Knight LLP on

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

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

Further Sanctions Issued Against Russia and Belarus from the EU and UK

The EU and UK have imposed additional export controls and sanctions with respect to Russia and Belarus connected to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Below is a summary of key developments over recent days since our last blog...more

Alston & Bird

Look Ahead to the Week of February 28: State of the Union, Ukraine, and USPS Changes

Alston & Bird on

Both the House and Senate will be in session this week. The Senate will take up legislation that would implement changes at the U.S. Postal Service, as well as consideration of H.R. 3755, the Women’s Health Protection Act of...more

Alston & Bird

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

Alston & Bird on

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

Alston & Bird

Look Ahead to the Week of February 7: Another Continuing Resolution and Potential Sanctions Against Russia

Alston & Bird on

Both the House and Senate will be in session this week. The Senate will continue processing President Biden’s nominees and working to finalize an agreement on bipartisan legislation offering a menu of potential sanctions on...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Filling Gaps: Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 Would Expand Use of Geographic Targeting Orders

Ballard Spahr LLP on

“Sanctions Bill from Hell” Targets Real Estate Deals - On February 13, 2019, Sen. Lindsay Graham (R – S.C.) introduced S.482 – the Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act of 2019 (“DASKAA”), a bill intended...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Currents - Energy Industry Insights - February 2019

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal Would Reshape the Economy in 10 Years. That Could Shock the Energy Sector. "The concern is that Ocasio-Cortez's plan to achieve climate goals in just 10 years will not only tee up...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

Jones Day

Russian Parliament Introduces New Legislation in Retaliation for U.S. Sanctions

Jones Day on

The Situation: The Duma, the Russian parliament's lower chamber, has introduced a Draft Law that, if enacted, imposes criminal liability for compliance with U.S. and other foreign sanctions against Russian parties. The...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

Snell & Wilmer

Global Connection - January 2018

Snell & Wilmer on

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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

28 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 2

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide