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President Punts on Sudan Sanctions
The President issued a new Executive Order today delaying a decision on whether to permanently lift sanctions on Sudan. In January, President Obama announced the interim lifting of U.S. sanctions on Sudan . At that…
Do the U.S. Antiboycott Rules Apply to the Blockade of Qatar?
If you’ve read the news lately, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the blockade of Qatar imposed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and other countries in the region. Many of you are likely trying to deal with the implications of the…
US Govt Seeks $1.9 Million In North Korea Sanctions and Money Laundering Case
A recent suit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the forfeiture of nearly $2 million highlights the broad extraterritorial reach of U.S. sanctions laws. On June 14, DOJ filed a complaint to seize funds…
Trump Issues New Cuba Restrictions
Late last week, President Trump issued a directive that would purportedly “cancel” the recent changes in the Cuban Assets Control Regulations made under President Obama’s administration. This announcement caused…
California Court Orders TransUnion to Pay Record $60M for FCRA Violations for Erroneously Linking Consumers to Criminals in OFAC Database
A California jury in federal court ruled on Tuesday, June 20, that TransUnion violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by erroneously linking certain consumers with similarly named terrorists and criminals in the…