The latest on Russia sanctions from the International Trade and Supply Chain Team
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Yesterday, our team published a client alert exploring recent statements made by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco in connection with the Department of Justice’s continued efforts to investigate and prosecute individuals for violating economic sanctions, export controls, and other similar economic crimes. The statements—made at an American Bar Association event last week—demonstrate that export controls continue to rank highly among DOJ’s priorities.

Continue Reading DOJ Continues Pursuit of Export Control Violations

On February 24, 2023, the Biden Administration announced the imposition of additional tariffs on Russian imports of aluminum and approximately 100 other individual products.  The imposition of these additional tariffs

Continue Reading Biden Administration Increases Tariffs on Russian Aluminum and 100 Other Products on One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) announced today new export controls and Entity List additions designed to further restrict Russia’s ability to maintain its continued war

Continue Reading BIS Issues New Export Controls and Entity List Additions Targeting Russia on One-Year Anniversary of Invasion

On Friday, February 24, 2023, the US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued new sanctions against individuals and entities operating in Russia and against those assisting with

Continue Reading OFAC Issues Sweeping Sanctions to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

On February 23, 2023, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) released new guidance for importers seeking admissibility of goods under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”). The three guidance

Continue Reading CBP Releases New Resources for UFLPA Enforcement & Applicability Reviews

In a recent order, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) revoked the export privileges for Obaidullah Sayed, an Illinois resident. Sayed was convicted of conspiring

Continue Reading Export Control Violations Result in Significant Monetary Penalties and Continuing Compliance Training Obligations