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New U.S. Measures Targeting Russia
May.11.2022
As part of its continuing response to Russia’s ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, the United States recently imposed additional sanctions and export ...
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Russian Exposure: Guidance for Tech Companies
by , , , , , , and | May.10.2022
Orrick’s guide deals with some of the key questions tech companies need to know about Russian exposure and the imposition of sanctions.
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Update – International Sanctions: New Measures Against Russia by the U.S.A. and the European Union
An update is provided (in Italian only) on the sanctions recently adopted, which are in addition to those already analyzed in previous newsletters.
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New Sanctions Targeting Russia
April.08.2022
The U.S., the EU and the UK recently imposed new Russia-related sanctions in response to Russia’s continued hostilities in Ukraine.
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The European Commission Facilitates Access to Financial Support From EU Member States For Companies Hit Hard by the War in Ukraine
In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EC has issued a framework to give EU Member States flexibility to intervene in support of companies ...
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Employers to the Rescue? Potential Compliance Risks When Helping Male Employees Leave Ukraine
Companies seeking to help their Ukrainian employees safely exit Ukraine should be aware of potential risks related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices ...
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International Sanctions' Impact on Business After Russia's Military Actions in Ukraine
March.28.2022
New restrictions, the possible risks and practical considerations for companies seeking to comply with the rapidly changing requirements.
Antitrust Watch
The European Antitrust Enforcers’ Response to the Russia/Ukraine Crisis
After the various measures taken by countries, international organizations and companies to pressure Russia to stop its aggression against Ukraine, ...
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Civil Forfeiture May Be Tool in Government Arsenal in Russia Sanctions
Franklin Monsour and Kristina Arianina Bloomberg article analyzes how the government may rely on forfeiture to seize oligarch assets.
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UPDATE: Russia lifts restrictions introduced by Russian President Decree No. 79 in March 2022
Starting June 17th, 2022, Russian residents can receive proceeds from the sale of foreign shares into their non-Russian brokerage or bank accounts as ...
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New Russia-Related Export, Import, and Investment Restrictions
March.16.2022
We describe the latest export, import, and investment bans and restrictions implemented by the United States, the European Union, and the United ...
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FinCEN Calls for Vigilance Against Anticipated Sanction Evasion Attempts
The latest FinCEN alert highlights seven red flags that may be indicative of sanctions evasion activities by Russian and Belarusian actors.