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Our team advises U.S. and non-U.S. clients across industries on their most sensitive U.S. economic sanctions and Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering (BSA/AML) issues. With our preeminent regulatory defense and white collar experience, we are uniquely positioned to assist clients in responding to regulator inquiries, examinations and subpoenas; conducting internal investigations; and handling matters that develop into multi-agency civil and criminal investigations. Our practice also encompasses regulatory advice, compliance counseling and transactional due diligence.

Publications

Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2023 Year in Review

Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2023 Year in Review

This memorandum surveys U.S. economic sanctions and anti-money laundering developments in 2023 and provides an outlook for 2024. We also outline considerations for companies to strengthen their compliance in this dynamic environment.

Events

Roberto Gonzalez to Moderate Panel on Financial Institutions’ Compliance With Sanctions Against Russia at ACI Sanctions Conference

Roberto Gonzalez to Moderate Panel on Financial Institutions’ Compliance With Sanctions Against Russia at ACI Sanctions Conference

Economic Sanctions & AML Co-Chair Roberto Gonzalez will moderate a panel at the 18th annual ACI Sanctions Conference.

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BIS, OFAC, and DOJ Highlight That Sanctions and Export Controls Apply to Non-U.S. Companies and Individuals

BIS, OFAC, and DOJ Highlight That Sanctions and Export Controls Apply to Non-U.S. Companies and Individuals

A recent compliance note issued by three agencies—BIS, OFAC and DOJ—highlights that U.S. sanctions and export controls apply to non-U.S. persons, both companies and individuals, in a variety of circumstances.

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Sam Kleiner to Moderate Panel on Financial Crime Compliance in the Digital Asset Space at ABA International Law Conference

Sam Kleiner to Moderate Panel on Financial Crime Compliance in the Digital Asset Space at ABA International Law Conference

Litigation counsel Sam Kleiner will moderate a panel, “A Season of Change: AML and Sanctions Convergence in the Regulation of Digital Assets,” as part of the American Bar Association’s International Law Section’s 2024 Annual Conference.

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Roberto Gonzalez to Co-Chair ACI’s New York Forum on Economic Sanctions and Moderate Panel on Sanctions Evasion

Roberto Gonzalez to Co-Chair ACI’s New York Forum on Economic Sanctions and Moderate Panel on Sanctions Evasion

Economic Sanctions & AML Co-Head Roberto Gonzalez will co-chair the New York Forum on Economic Sanctions hosted by the American Conference Institute.

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Roberto Gonzalez and Joshua Thompson Author Two Chapters in <em>ICLG Sanctions 2024</em>

Roberto Gonzalez and Joshua Thompson Author Two Chapters in ICLG Sanctions 2024

Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez and corporate associate Joshua Thompson served as contributing editors of the International Comparative Legal Guide - Sanctions 2024.

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Jessica Carey Discusses Career Highlights and New Litigation Developments in <em>Benchmark Litigation</em> Q+A

Jessica Carey Discusses Career Highlights and New Litigation Developments in Benchmark Litigation Q+A

In a wide-ranging interview published on October 24, Litigation Department Co-Chair Jessica Carey spoke with Benchmark Litigation about her career, recent client achievements, and emerging areas of focus for our firm’s litigators.

Events

Roberto Gonzalez to Discuss Strategies for Establishing Effective Sanctions Programs at Pharmaceutical Compliance Event

Roberto Gonzalez to Discuss Strategies for Establishing Effective Sanctions Programs at Pharmaceutical Compliance Event

Economic Sanctions & AML Co-Chair Roberto Gonzalez will participate in a panel, “Sanctions – Compliance Monitoring Approaches and Tools,” as part of the 24th Annual Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics and Compliance Congress.

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Roberto Gonzalez to Discuss Current Trends in International Sanctions Compliance at Global Legal Group Webinar

Roberto Gonzalez to Discuss Current Trends in International Sanctions Compliance at Global Legal Group Webinar

Litigation partner Roberto Gonzalez will participate in a webinar, “Current Trends in International Sanctions Compliance,” hosted by Global Legal Group in partnership with The International Comparative Legal Guides and The Association of Governance Risk & Compliance.

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First Cases From DOJ’s Disruptive Technology Strike Force Cover Export Control Evasion and Trade Secret Theft

First Cases From DOJ’s Disruptive Technology Strike Force Cover Export Control Evasion and Trade Secret Theft

The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced the first five criminal cases brought by the new Disruptive Technology Strike Force (DTSF). The cases underscore the DTSF’s wide-ranging focus.

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DOJ and OFAC Reach Historic Resolutions With British American Tobacco for North Korea Sanctions Violations

DOJ and OFAC Reach Historic Resolutions With British American Tobacco for North Korea Sanctions Violations

The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently reached resolutions with British American Tobacco and its Singaporean subsidiary to resolve charges of bank fraud and North Korea sanctions violations.

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John Carlin Discusses New Outbound Investment Executive Order at U.S.-China Business Council

John Carlin Discusses New Outbound Investment Executive Order at U.S.-China Business Council

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Co-Chair John Carlin participated in a panel discussion, “President Biden’s Executive Order on Outbound Investment,” hosted by The U.S.-China Business Council on August 17.

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BIS Imposes $300 Million Penalty Against Seagate and Makes Controversial Changes to Voluntary Self-Disclosure Program

BIS Imposes $300 Million Penalty Against Seagate and Makes Controversial Changes to Voluntary Self-Disclosure Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) imposed a $300 million civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of U.S. export controls involving sales to a Chinese company on the Entity List.

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OFAC and BIS Announce Expansive New Sanctions and Export Controls Targeting Russia and Belarus

OFAC and BIS Announce Expansive New Sanctions and Export Controls Targeting Russia and Belarus

On the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. government announced a new wave of sweeping sanctions and export controls targeting Russia as well as Belarus for its role in continuing to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Publications

Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2022 Year in Review

Economic Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Developments: 2022 Year in Review

This memorandum surveys U.S. economic sanctions and anti-money laundering developments and trends in 2022 and provides an outlook for 2023.

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