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Daily Compliance News

October 28, 2022 the Heads Roll Edition

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • China created overseas police stations. (LATimes)
  • More export controls are coming on Chinese tech. (NYC)
  • KFC departs Russia. (Reuters)
  • Musk closes on Twitter. (WSJ)
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Corruption, Crime and Compliance

Episode 228 – Update on Russia Sanctions and Export Controls


The continuing crisis in Ukraine has resulted in additional sanctions and export controls. It is hard to keep up with new developments each day. In recent steps, the United States has adopted a comprehensive set of export controls and implemented a ban on importing Russian oil, gas, and coal.
In this episode, Michael Volkov reviews the recent changes to Russia sanctions and export controls.

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Corruption, Crime and Compliance

Episode 227 – The Russia Sanctions and Export Controls


In an unprecedented and sweeping set of actions, the United States has implemented a robust set of sanctions and export controls against Russia designed to cripple Russia’s economy in coordination with its allies and partners. The unprecedented actions against Russia are intended to deter Russia from continuing its violent invasion of Ukraine and attacks against the Ukrainian people. The Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Control and the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has issued comprehensive sanctions against Russia’s financial industry, government investment funds, and oligarchs. The Russian sanctions and export controls raise significant compliance challenges for the U.S. and global companies conducting business in Russia in scope and complexity.
In this episode, Michael Volkov surveys the sanctions and export controls.