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Public Prosecutor Investigates Berlin’s “Russia House”

The Berlin Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into potential violations of EU sanctions against Russia in connection with the now-closed 'Russia House' cultural center in Berlin. Authorities are examining whether tenants or occupants of the facility may have breached the Foreign Trade and Payments Act through sanctions-related offenses.

Germany Government

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Duane Morris LLP

Lengthy Jail Terms For Machinery Exports To Russia

Two brothers in Germany have been sentenced to prison terms exceeding three years each for illegally exporting engineering equipment and machinery to Russia. The convictions stem from 65 shipments worth €833,000 that were routed through Turkey and Kyrgyzstan, with the equipment ultimately used in weapons manufacturing.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Terms Of Engagement – Legal Insights Shaping The Defence Sector In Germany

Intellectual property in the defence sector operates under a unique regulatory framework where innovation must be balanced against national security concerns. How can companies effectively protect...

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Gowling WLG

Update On Confiscation Proceedings Relating To The Crude Cargo Of Detained Tanker, The Eventin

German Customs has discontinued efforts to expedite the confiscation of 99,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from the detained tanker Eventin, shifting the legal battle to proceedings initiated by the ship's owner.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Wegweiser der Bundesbank zu Krypto-Transaktionen

Germany Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

Das 20. und 21. Sanktionspaket der EU gegen Russland: Eine neue Compliance-Architektur für Finanzdienstleistungsunternehmen

Global International

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PwC Legal Germany

CJEU Clarifies The Term “Operator” Under Article 2f(1) Of Regulation 833/2014 And Departs From The European Commission’s FAQs

Germany Government

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Mid Trial Guilty Pleas For Two Charged With 65 Equipment Shipments To Russia

Germany Criminal

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Duane Morris LLP

Trial Starts Of Brothers Suspected Of Russian Exports Of Engineering Equipment

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

LD Düsseldorf, 11 May 2026, Order, UPC_CFI_1034/2025 & UPC_CFI_931/2026

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Publication Of The Latest 6-monthly Sanctions Enforcement Update

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

14 Addresses Raided In Investigation Into Suspected Russian Exports By Three Companies

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Individual Charged With Exporting Luxury Cars To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Convictions, €20m Confiscation And 6 Years In Jail For Luxury Car Exports To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

24-hour Reporting Deadline Under The EU Cyber Resilience Act Now In Effect

Germany Media & IT

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McDermott Will & Schulte

Generating Instructions To Assist A Physician In Performing A Method Of Therepy: Non-technical

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Der Bundesgerichtshof wendet die „Pastiche“-Doktrin des EuGH an und bestätigt die Rechtmäßigkeit von Musik-Sampling

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Part V: Internal Investigations: Data Processing

Germany Employment

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Mayer Brown

Court Of Appeal, September 29, 2026, Order, UPC-CoA-140/2026: Calculation And Reimbursement Of Court Fees For Revocation Counterclaim Appeals

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Bardehle Pagenberg

Two Customs Investigations Into Russian Imports/exports

Two previously missed investigations from German customs into luxury car exports to Russia.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

State Parliamentarian Arrested For Suspected Belarus Export

Further to our earlier post from 2024, the Leipzig Public Prosecutor's office has arrested Jörg Dornau, who is a member of state parliament, on suspicion of breaching the EU's sanctions against Belarus.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids And Five Arrested As Part Of Alleged Russian Procurement Network

Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office has issued a press release detailing that the German authorities this morning have arrested 5 individuals as part of raids on premises in Lübeck, Frankfurt am Main, and Nuremberg.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Into Company Alleged To Have Supplied Materials For Russian Drones

It is being reported that a mutual legal assistance request has been sent by German authorities to Ukraine investigating press reports of German companies alleged to have supplied materials used in the building of the Shahed drones used by Russian in the conflict with Ukraine.

European Union International

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Duane Morris LLP

Investigations Into RussPost Executives For Alleged Sanctions Breaches

European Union International

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Duane Morris LLP

Two Arrested For Providing Funds And Economic Resources To Donetsk And Luhansk People's Republics

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Maritime Authorities Turn Away Shadow Fleet Vessel

Germany Transport

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Duane Morris LLP

€10 Million Payment To Settle Sanctions Investigation Into Usmanov

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Report That There Are 6,000 Criminal Proceedings For Russian And Belarus Sanctions Breaches Ongoing

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Into Businesses Alleged To Have Exported €10m In Luxury Cars To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids And Arrests As Part Of Investigation Into Exports Of Equipment To Russia

Global International

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Duane Morris LLP

Navigating The Future Of AML/CFT – Update Of EBA'S Draft RTS

European Union Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Arrest And Raids Related To Machinery Exports To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Sanctions Trial Begins Of Individuals Suspected Of Exporting €28m In Luxury Cars

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids And Arrests As Part Of Investigation Into Exports Of Equipment To Russia

German Customs has issued a press release relating to an ongoing investigation against five defendants. On 29 November three properties were raids in Oelde, and two individuals were arrested.

Global International

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Duane Morris LLP

Navigating The Future Of AML/CFT – Update Of EBA'S Draft RTS

On 30 October 2025, the European Banking Authority (EBA) responded to the European Commission's Call for Advice, addressing key elements of the EU's evolving Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing...

European Union Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Arrest And Raids Related To Machinery Exports To Russia

German Customs has issued a press release reporting that the Customs Investigation Office and Public Prosecutor's Office in Stuttgart have overseen raids on private and company premises...

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Sanctions Trial Begins Of Individuals Suspected Of Exporting €28m In Luxury Cars

The trial has commenced in Berlin of Evgeniya P., Wladimir K. and Ekaterina M. Only Evgeniya P. is before the court, the others are being tried in absentia.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids In Relation To Export Of Hundreds Of Luxury Cars To Russia

Global International

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Duane Morris LLP

Hearing Begins For Confiscation Of €720m From Sanctioned Russian Bank

Further to our earlier post, it is being reported that the confiscation proceedings are now ongoing in the Frankfurt Higher Regional Court...

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Sentencing Of Five Individuals Convicted Of Russian Sanctions Offences

Last month we posted regarding the conviction of five individuals for Russian trade sanctions offences by the Hamburg Regional Court.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Prosecution Seeks 5 Year Jail Term For Sanctions Violation Ringleader

It is being reported that as part of an ongoing trial in Hamburg, that the Prosecutor's Office is seeking a jail term of 5 years and 10 months for the main defendant. It is noteworthy that the Defence is seeking a jail term of 3 and a half years underlining the seriousness of the offending

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Germany – Investigation Into Low-value Import From Russia

It is being reported that the Schwerin Public Prosecutor's Office has commenced an investigation into suspected imports of prohibited goods from Russia.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

EU Authorized New Sanctions Against Russia

European Union International

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Taylor Wessing PartG mbB

Germany And Bulgaria – Raids At German Manufacturer With Three Charged With Sanctions Offences

Global International

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Duane Morris LLP

Newsflash: 18. EU-Sanktionspaket Gegen Russland – Strenger Ölpreisdeckel, Nord-Stream-Verbot Und Weitere Maßnahmen Gegen Die Schattenflotte

Germany International

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Oppenhoff

Newsflash: 18th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia - Strict Oil Price Cap, Nord Stream Ban And Further Measures Against The Shadow Fleet

European Union International

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Oppenhoff

Germany – 5 Year Sentence For And Confiscation Of C. €5m For Sanctioned Cars Exports To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Annual Report On Sanctioning Activities In The SSM 2024: ECB-SSM Sets Out Key Findings And Regulatory Implications

Germany Finance

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PwC Legal Germany

CJEU Decision On Sanctions Conviction For Exporting Cash To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Arrests, Raids And Asset Seizures In Two Russian Car Export Investigations

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Four Charged Under ISIS Sanctions

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Prosecution To Proceed Against Individuals Alleged To Have Exported Machinery To Crimea

European Union International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids And Arrests For Suspected Luxury Car Exports To Russia

European Union International

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Duane Morris LLP

Newsflash: EU Adopts 15th Package Of Restrictive Measures Against Russia – Companies May Benefit From Wind-Down Derogations And Extended Deadlines

Germany International

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Oppenhoff

Investigation Into Alleged Sanctions Breaches By Roman Abramovich

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Raids And Arrests Of Suspected Exporters Of Luxury Cars To Russia And Belarus

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Germany And Finland: Sanctions Investigations Re Seized "Shadow Fleet" Vessels

Global International

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Duane Morris LLP

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