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EMBARGOED! Episode 47: The Evolving U.S. Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

After a brief break, Brian and Tim are back to catch up on all things Russia, including the biggest compliance challenges thus far, the recent U.S. ban on “new investment,” and where things could be headed in the coming months. Next, they head to SDNY to discuss a notable recent sentencing in a North Korea sanctions case. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim debate the role and impact of sanctions-like bans in the world of international sports.

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Compliance Kitchen

Blocking Russian Banks


The Kitchen looks at Department of Treasury sanctions which are now fully blocking Russia’s largest banks and banning new investment.

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OFAC Tech Company Sanctions


The Kitchen looks at new levied OFAC sanctions against Russian tech companies.

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Additional EU Russia Sanctions

The Kitchen considers the EU’s 5th package of sanctions against Russia.

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Compliance Kitchen

Australia Tariffs for Belarus and Russia


Australia increases tariffs for products from Belarus and Russia; introduces luxury goods export sanctions for Russia.

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Compliance Kitchen

Additional Russia Sanctions


OFAC, State Dept. issue further Russia restrictions and General Licenses.

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Daily Compliance News

April 4, 2022 the Yale Missing $40MM Edition


In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • S&P Global charged with sanctions violations. (WSJ)
  • Russian oligarchs trying to evade sanctions. (Reuters)
  • Pope backs corruption crackdown. (Religious News Service)
  • Yale employee embezzled $40MM. (NYT)
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Compliance Kitchen

EU Freeze and Seize Task Force


New “Freeze and Seize’ Task Force set up by the European Commission against listed Russian and Belarussian oligarchs.

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Oligarch Task Force

The Kitchen reviews the Department of Treasury, DOJ announcement of a multilateral Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) task force.

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EMBARGOED!

EMBARGOED! Episode 46: Addressing the Russia Conundrum

With escalating U.S. and international sanctions and export controls further isolating Russia, and no end in sight to the conflict in Ukraine, Brian and Tim share their thoughts on surprising developments thus far, as well as the regulatory and practical challenges faced by companies whether they are seeking to wind down operations in Russia or stick it out. They also provide a brief recap of the most significant actions of the past few weeks and ponder what could be coming next. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim cover the latest on JCPOA 2.0 and reports that a deal is within reach.

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