US Announces Additional Sanctions and Controls for Russia, Belarus

On March 15, 2022, in two press releases, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)

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European Union (EU) Council Imposes Additional Sanctions on Russia and Belarus

On 9 March 2022, the European Union (EU) announced further targeted sanctions against Russia and Belarus. In addition to the introduction of new

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Dual Use Goods and Technology from EU to Russia

On 25 February 2022, the European Union (EU) published Regulation (EU) 2022/328 amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 regarding restrictive measures in light

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January 2022 Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) Updates

In January 2022, the U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA) announced several antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) initiations,

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U.S. Issues Executive Order, Imposes New Sanctions on Russia

On August 20, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a broad executive order (E.O.) authorizing additional steps against Russia for "specified harmful

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U.S. President Biden Signs Executive Order Authorizing New Russia Sanctions

On April 15, 2021, U.S. President Joe Biden signed a broad executive order (E.O.) authorizing new sanctions against Russia for "specified harmful foreign

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BIS Postpones Certain EEI Filing Requirement Changes

On June 26, 2020, the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced that certain Electronic Export Information (EEI) filing requirements previously

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Several Countries Issue Export Bans on Masks, Protective Gear

On March 4, 2020, Germany issued a ban on the export of medical protection gear and equipment to avoid supply shortages. The official communication in

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BIS Revises Country Group Designations for Russia and Yemen

On February 24, 2020, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to revise the Country Group

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OFAC Announces Sanctions over Crimea

On January 29, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced the imposition of sanctions on eight

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UK Updates Guidance on Sanctions List

On August 30, 2019, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) issued updated guidance regarding certain economic sanctions imposed by the UK.

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OFAC Issues Ukraine/Russia Related General Licenses and FAQ

On May 1, 2018, the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Ukraine- and Russia-related general licenses, along with new

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OFAC Publishes Ukraine/Russia Related CAATSA Guidance

On October 31, 2017, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued the amended Ukraine-/Russia-Related Directive 4 Under

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