The US finally imposed the first sanctions of President Donald Trump’s second term on Russia, targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, Moscow’s two largest oil producers, with the Treasury giving companies until November 21 to wind down transactions. The White House framed the move as pressure for a ceasefire in its war with Ukraine, as Trump posts […] The post Trump Targets Russian Oil In First Salvo Of US Sanctions On Moscow appeared first on the deep dive.| the deep dive
“A raider attack on the U.N. Security Council.” This was the explosive accusation leveled by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov this week. His target was the U.N. Secretariat and Western powers, whom he blamed for what Russia sees as an illegitimate attempt to restore the nuclear-related international sanctions on Iran. Beyond the fiery rhetoric, Ryabkov’s statement contained a message: Russia, he said, now considers all pre-2015 U.N. sanctions on Iran, snapped back by the E...| Responsible Statecraft
President Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s leading oil producers in a move aimed at turning the screws on Moscow — and countries that continue to buy Russian oil, like India and Turkey. The decision surprised many Ukraine war observers, who have struggled to discern the logic behind Trump’s approach to the conflict in recent weeks. Just days before the sanctions announcement, Trump had held a seemingly cordial phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, after which...| Responsible Statecraft
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has identified approximately $9 billion of potential Iranian shadow banking activity that occurred through U.S.| ABA Banking Journal
Venezuelans fear US strikes on boats in the Caribbean could be a leadup to US backing for a Pinochet-style dictatorship.| Articles – Truthout
On 28 August 2025, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom (the “E3”) formally triggered the “snapback” mechanism under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”), citing Iran’s continued non-compliance with its nuclear-related commitments. This move has been followed by weeks of unsuccessful negotiations at the United Nations aimed at extending the JCPOA framework. As a [...] The post Sanctions on Iran Reinstated Following Triggering of JCPOA Snapback by E3 appeared first...| Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog
Sanctions were imposed on plaintiff for breach of the duty to preserve certain communications in Cooper v. Balt. Gas & Elec. Co., 2025 WL 2774847 (D. Md. Sep. 30, 2025)(Rubin, J.). The Court held that it would instruct the jury: You are instructed that Plaintiff had a duty to preserve all relevant […]| E-Discovery LLC
“Although Plaintiff has not established each element of spoliation, the Court is troubled by Defendant’s conduct.” Feakes v. Washington Metro. Area Transit Authority, 2025 WL 2653155 (D. Md. Sep. 16, 2025)(Quereshi, J.).[1] The Court reserved on the issue of narrower-than-requested sanctions, which will be the focus of this blog. THE SLIP AND […]| E-Discovery LLC
A motion for sanctions was denied in an alleged misappropriation of trade secrets action by a former employer against departed employees. Lifestyle Realty, LLC v. Kirn, et al., 2025 WL 2719984 (D. Md. Sep. 23, 2025)(Simms, J.). Lifestyle Realty (“DKG”) is a real estate brokerage firm. It sued four individual defendants and […]| E-Discovery LLC
The ESI holding in Simms Showers LLP v. Jones, 2025 WL 2723558 (D. Md. Sep. 24, 2025)(Abelson, J.), is pretty straightforward. The recipient of a preservation demand is not obligated to respond. The Court wrote: Finally, Mr. Jones also alleges that sanctions are in order because he has “serious| E-Discovery LLC
On September 29, the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) published the public inspection copy of an Interim Final Rule (IFR)| Global Trade Law Blog
To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.| France 24
Following the EU’s 18th sanctions package and the latest developments of the UK’s sanctions against Russia, the Governments of Australia and Japan also introduced additional measures against Russia respectively on 18 and 12 September 2025. Among other measures, they have agreed with other G7 countries to phase out Russian oil imports in response to the [...] The post Australia, Japan align with EU and UK and introduce further sanctions against Russia, alongside further UK and EU sanctions...| Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog
Lettre de La Vigie en date du 24 septembre 2025| La Vigie
Join us in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, November 13, for an exclusive in-person forum on Trade Policy in an Era of Geoeconomics, Tariff Wars& National Security Risks. This in-person event will precede our webinar series – the 46th Virtual Annual Year-End Review of Import/Export & Trade Compliance Developments Conference. This in-person forum offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with industry experts and peers, participate in| Global Import Blog
The European Commission president appears to be winning the U.S. president’s ear on Ukraine, but that comes at a price.| POLITICO
The pace of U.S. regulatory changes regarding Syria continues to increase. Building on our previous posts (“Syria-ous Changes for Middle East Business?”| Global Trade Law Blog
There have been a number of fluctuating developments in the UN and EU’s approach to Iran over the past few weeks, with a further attempt to salvage negotiations in an agreement on 10 September. We set out further details herein, including consideration of the sanctions implications. Political Developments At the end of August, amid concerns [...] The post European Responses to Iran: snapping back? appeared first on Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog.| Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog
On August 28, 2025, Canada announced amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations (the “Regulations”) sanctioning Russian collaborators in Moldova. The amendments list an additional sixteen individuals and two entities under the Schedule of the Regulations and took effect on August 28, 2025. These sanctions are announced in the context of Moldova’s upcoming parliamentary elections, which will| Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog
“The EU is weaker today than ever due to the persistent failure” of the Commission president, the Patriots say in document seen by POLITICO.| POLITICO
The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the following sanctions action last week. Enforcement Action OFAC Settlement with Fracht FWO| ABA Banking Journal
Key Takeaways Background On July 24, 2025, the European Commission initiated infringement procedures against 18 Member States for failing to fully transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1226 into their national legal orders. The Directive, which had a deadline for transposition of May 20, 2025, establishes a landmark framework for harmonizing the definition and enforcement of criminal offences... Continue Reading| Global Trade Law Blog
Viewing Viktor Orbán's anti-Ukrainian policy as a threat to security, the new German government could push for the removal of Hungary's voting right and EU funds. Source| English
There has been much speculation in financial circles that the White House’s erratic policymaking, random tariffs, and general shoot-from-the-hip approach could undermine the global role of the dollar, which could perhaps be replaced by the euro. I have no insight into that but I am confident that Europe’s single currency won’t replace greenbacks as criminals’| Coda Story
Background Article 8a of Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014 (the “EU Russia Regulations”) imposes obligations on EU parents to undertake “best efforts” to ensure that activities conducted by their non-EU subsidiaries do not undermine EU sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus. This requirement, which was introduced in June 2024, raises complex questions about the scope of EU [...] The post EU Commission issues new guidance on “best efforts” obligations appeared first on Global Sancti...| Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog
Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project boosted gas output to record levels this month as the export facility keeps loading cargoes that have struggled to find buyers.| gCaptain
The endlessly complex and ever-changing impact of sanctions means that while enhanced due diligence may be a standard practice for| Corporate Compliance Insights
The Court found that plaintiff’s duty to preserve arose when she was terminated, rendering moot most potential spoliation sanctions.| eDiscovery Today by Doug Austin
Over 100 new UK sanctions on Russia raise compliance pressure, demanding faster AML updates, sharper monitoring, and proactive regulatory readiness. … Read More| NorthRow
Plaintiff’s offensive motion for sanctions in Oakley v. MSG Networks, Inc., 2025 WL 2076080, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. July 23, 2025)(“Oakley II”), was no match for defendants’ earlier request for sanctions in Oakley v. MSG Networks, Inc., 2025 WL 2061665, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. July 23, 2025)(“Oakley I”). In Oak| E-Discovery LLC
In 2023, trade between the European Union and Israel reached a record 42.6 billion euro, equivalent to about one-third of Israel's total goods trade.| International Finance
Après plusieurs amendes prononcées ces derniers mois, une nouvelle société de rénovation énergétique vient d'être condamnée à 440600 euros d'amendes pour démarchage téléphonique abusif entre janvier et décembre 2023. Ces sanctions, qui concernent aussi d'autres entreprises du secteur, visent à protéger les consommateurs et à restaurer la confiance, un enjeu clé pour le développement du solaire résidentiel.| pv magazine France
The Office of Foreign Assets Control announced the following sanctions action last week. SDN List Updates OFAC issues corrections to| ABA Banking Journal
As Trump plans to talk peace with Putin, the US sanctioned several Russian crypto firms aiding a billion dollar sanction evading ecosystem.| Protos
Commercial Court Upholds Press Freedom, Denies All Provisional Measures Sought by Kyrgyz Bank BRUSSELS, Belgium – July 31, 2025 – The Brussels Commercial Court has rejected all provisional measures sought by Bakai Bank OJSC Kyrgyzstan against the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF), protecting the organization’s constitutional right to publish investigative reports on sanctions circumvention. The court […] Artykuł Brussels Court Rejects Attempt to Censor Sanctions Evasion Reporting pochod...| Open Dialogue Foundation
Mixed indicators signal wartime growth has plateaued| Responsible Statecraft
But U.S. president “as always, talked a lot about what he would do, but in a way that no one could say what exactly he was going to do,” official tells POLITICO.| POLITICO
There are now several books about the 2007-8 financial crisis, the best of which, in my opinion, is Adam Tooze’s ‘Crashed’. But the one that everyone remembers is Michael Lewis’s ‘The Big Short’, later made into a movie starring Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Steve Carell and Brad Pitt. Its narrative of misfits spotting the mistake The post A Crypto-fueled Crash, How Blockchain Blunts Sanctions & MBS’ Folly appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
In brief In recent years, intellectual property (IP) has become an increasingly important area of application for international sanctions. While sanctions have traditionally focused on restricting trade in goods, services, financial transactions and the movement of individuals, the scope has broadened to include intangible assets such as patents, trade secrets and software. This development reflects| Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog
In this alleged wrongful termination and retaliation case, a “whistleblower” complaint was dismissed and monetary sanctions were also imposed. Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, __ F. 4th __, 2025 WL 2102202 (7th Cir. Jul. 28, 2025). The appellate court affirmed sanctions against both an attorne| E-Discovery LLC
The United States has taken a historic step by terminating the Syria Sanctions Program, marking the most significant shift in U.S. foreign policy towards| Global Trade Law Blog
United States President Donald Trump seems to want to both start a bunch of wars and get a Nobel Peace Prize. He's actively threatening tariffs while agreeing to arm Ukraine and giving Moscow an ultimatum.| SHTF Plan
Cet entretien a été publié en anglais sur le site de DVB le 14 juillet 2025, Info Birmanie vous en propose la présente traduction. Avant propos Cette interview avec l'économiste et expert du Myanmar, Sean Turnell, a été réalisée pour explorer les principales perspectives et recommandations de son rapport: “L'armée, l'argent et le Myanmar : briser le cercle vicieux” ( The Military, Money, and Myanmar: Breaking the Nexus | စာတမ်းအပြည့်အစုံအာ...| www.info-birmanie.org
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday criticised the United States for imposing visa sanctions on judges involved in the coup case against former president Jair Bolsonaro, calling…| France 24
The Office of Foreign Assets Control today announced it is transitioning its licensing hotline to a new online platform. The| ABA Banking Journal
I am a regular listener to Ezra Klein’s podcast, and I’m a fan. There should be more podcasts that treat serious issues seriously, but there’s something he said back in April when talking about the root cause of problems on the Left of politics that has concerned me since I heard it. “It’s not just The post The Men Who Bought the World appeared first on Coda Story.| Coda Story
To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.| France 24
News media could help explain immigration by grappling with the role of conditions the US has largely created in the places people are driven from.| FAIR
In a stark reminder of the rapidly evolving financial crime landscape, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released its latest report on 20 June 2025: Complex Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Evasion Schemes. The document delivers a sobering assessment of persistent vulnerabilities acros| AML-CFT
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In a significant shift in international policy, the United States, European Union, and United Kingdom have each taken steps to ease sanctions on Syria, aiming to support the country’s reconstruction and political transition following the fall of the Assad regime. United States Actions On May 23, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of... Continue Reading| Global Trade Law Blog
On 24 April 2025, the UK government published the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which took effect on 25 April 2025 (“Amending Regulations”). These new regulations amend the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 to partially suspend a number of significant sanctions that have been in place for over a decade to reflect| Global Sanctions and Export Controls Blog
Chevron has defended its activities in Venezuela and warned that China will benefit from its looming exit.| Venezuelanalysis
Machado’s suffocation thesis may be based on false premises. For Venezuelan society, caught between repression and political “firmas,” the way forward must be organization beyond parties| Caracas Chronicles
Ramped-up economic sanctions will immediately affect the country’s oil output and potentially trigger inflation.| Venezuelanalysis
Executive Summary Nature of the Proceeding: The report examines a civil legal action initiated in Belgium by Bakai Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Kyrgyzstan (Bakai Bank or the “Claimant”), against the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF). This civil action represents a clear instance of a Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation (SLAPP). Bakai Bank […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
The Venezuelan president pledged that his upcoming six-year mandate would be one of “peace and prosperity.”| Venezuelanalysis
The US Treasury’s OFAC imposed sanctions on 21 Venezuelan officials in the latest wave of measures, which Caracas labeled a "desperate act."| Venezuelanalysis
Caracas criticized Washington for repeating the failed strategy of backing an opposition figure's presidential claims.| Venezuelanalysis
Tankers bearing sanctioned Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) have clustered off Russia's eastern coast following suspension of operations at the Arctic LNG 2 plant, indicating that Moscow is unable to find buyers for its product amid sanctions.| The Kyiv Independent
The U.S. Treasury can now| Ariana News
Both sides have claimed victory in a closely-watched presidential contest that will have ripple effects across the Americas.| POLITICO
Oil Minister Tellechea vowed that the oil industry would continue to progress “with or without illegal sanctions.”| Venezuelanalysis
In Smith v. Wormuth, 2024 WL 1012887 (D. Md. Mar. 8, 2024), the District Court again denied a spoliation motion as untimely. In the immortal words of Yankee Hall of Famer Yogi Bera: “It’s deja vu all over again.” Smith was an employment dispute arising out of a contentious relationship, with an| E-Discovery LLC
Building a robust Palestine solidarity movement in the face of the Israeli genocide in Gaza is a priority, Hindu Anderi explains.| Venezuelanalysis
“ESI Protocols” are discussed in judicial opinions, articles, webinars, and blogs. They are flexible and useful; however, they may not meet all of the requirements of Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(f). After a Rule 26(f) conference, that Rule requires a “report” with a “discovery plan” that contains information| E-Discovery LLC
A party cannot rely solely on C.C.P. 2023.010 in bringing a motion for discovery sanctions.| Resolving Discovery Disputes
