This publication from our International Trade Practice looks at the shifting regulatory framework for international trade compliance on both sides of the Atlantic.
In this issue, we cover:
US
NOAA Amends Licensing of Private Remote Sensing Space Systems
Remote Sensing Space Systems
Existing Licensing Regime
New Licensing Tiers
BIS Makes Additions to Entity List
OFAC Announces Settlement Agreement with BIOMIN America, Inc.
OFAC Removes Venezuela-related General License 13E, Announces Other Venezuela-related Updates
Agencies Issue Guidance to Address Illicit Shipping and Sanctions Evasion Practices
DOJ Extradites Founder and CEO of Iranian Financial Services Firm on Money Laundering, Wire Fraud and Conspiracy Charges
DOJ Seeks Forfeiture of More than US$20 Million in Assets Relating to Unlawful Use of US Financial System to Evade and Violate Iranian Sanctions
EU
Council Imposes Restrictions on Nicaraguan Nationals
Member States Agree to Terminate Bilateral Investment Treaties within the EU
Commission Issues Plan for Comprehensive Policy on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
Council Issues Conclusion to the Eastern Partnership Policy
EU Publishes Guidance on Humanitarian Aid to Sanctioned Countries
EU Extends Cyber Sanctions Regime
Commission Imposes Specific Restrictive
Measures Against Persons Associated with ISIL and Al-Qaida
Council Aims to Relieve Aviation and Railway
Service Providers Impacted by COVID-19
Council Extends Sanctions on Syria
Council Extends Sanctions Concerning the Central African Republic
Court of Justice Issues Opinion on Case Against Iranian Bank
UK
Coronavirus: House of Commons Releases Briefing Paper on Sanctions and the Humanitarian Crisis
Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) Releases Its Quarterly Report to Parliament