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Ukraine Off The Hook For European Import Duties On Steel

By Elaine Briseño

The European Commission on Friday proposed a year's extension to its exemption of duties for steel imports from Ukraine, in support of the country's economy following Russia's "unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression," it said in a statement.

Senate Confirms Gabbard As Intelligence Chief

By Daniel Wilson

The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as the top U.S. intelligence official, over the objections of Democratic lawmakers who argued she lacked the necessary experience and judgment for the role.

Sweden Becomes Latest To Suspend Tax Treaty With Russia

By Jack McLoone

Sweden's government followed through on its plan to suspend its treaty to avoid double taxation with Russia on Thursday, joining a growing number of countries that have done so following Russia's cessation to parts of its treaties with numerous countries at the end of 2023.

Ukrainian Duo Get 15 Years In $25M Tax Fraud Case

By Natalie Olivo

A Florida federal judge sentenced two Ukrainian men to 15 years in prison after they pled guilty to laundering money from a hotel staffing scheme that the U.S. government said cost it $25 million in taxes.

Trump Wields Trade Threats To Stifle Russia-Ukraine War

By Alex Lawson

President Donald Trump vowed to hit Russia with "high levels" of sanctions, tariffs and other economic penalties if it does not abandon its nearly three-year military campaign against Ukraine.

Army Can Sole-Source $990M 'Critical Support' Deal

By Daniel Wilson

The U.S. Government Accountability Office has rejected a protest over a sole-source $990 million U.S. Army loitering munitions contract, saying the Army properly used temporary authority meant to provide critical support for Ukraine, Taiwan and Israel to award the deal.


Expert Analysis

What Insurers Need To Know About OFAC's Expanded FAQs

The Office of Foreign Assets Control's recently expanded insurance FAQs clarify how OFAC views insurance policies in a number of specific circumstances involving sanctioned parties, and make plain that sanctions compliance is the responsibility of all participants in the insurance ecosystem, including underwriters, brokers and agents, say attorneys at Morgan Lewis.

How Trump's 2nd Term May Alter The Immigration Landscape

Rhetoric from Donald Trump's campaign and his choice of hardline appointees indicate that a more restrictive and punitive approach to immigration is in our immediate future, especially in areas like humanitarian relief, nonimmigrant visa processing, and travel and green card eligibility, says John Quill at Mintz.

Managing Sanctions Defense Across Multiple Jurisdictions

Companies called before multiple regulators to account for the same conduct in this era of increased global sanctions and import-control enforcement should consider national differences in law and policy, and proactively coordinate their responses in certain key areas, say attorneys at Baker McKenzie.

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