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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month Of August 2026
This monthly update tracks the latest developments in Russia/Ukraine sanctions across US, EU, and UK jurisdictions, covering new designations, general license extensions, legislative proposals, and enforcement actions. The update also examines Russia's countermeasures, including shadow fleet expansion and legal restrictions on foreign investors, while highlighting international coordination efforts by Switzerland, Canada, and New Zealand.
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Mayer Brown
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The Blog’s 800th Post – Fines And Jail Terms
European sanctions enforcement has reached a significant milestone with its 800th blog post, revealing dramatic shifts in penalty patterns and custodial sentences across the continent. Annual fines have climbed to €115.3 million in 2026 with nearly four months remaining, while jail terms have exceeded 175 years in just three years, signaling an unprecedented era of aggressive enforcement driven by EU harmonization directives.
United States Government
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Duane Morris LLP
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Weekly Sanctions Update: August 31, 2026
The US Treasury Department has launched "Operation Economic Outcast," the most comprehensive economic pressure campaign ever directed at Iran, featuring expanded secondary sanctions, revoked banking access, and new sector-wide restrictions. Simultaneously, the administration has granted significant sanctions relief to Syria while tightening measures against terrorist support networks and updating Venezuela-related authorizations. These developments signal a major shift in US sanctions policy that will requi
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Steptoe LLP
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FinCEN Finalizes Exemption Of U.S. Companies From Beneficial Ownership Reporting
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a final rule exempting domestic companies and U.S. persons from the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, marking a significant shift after years of litigation and regulatory uncertainty. While U.S. businesses can now set aside their compliance efforts, foreign companies registered in the United States must continue reporting non-U.S. person beneficial owners, and future admi
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Adams and Reese
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FinCEN Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting For US Companies And Persons
The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a final rule that fundamentally transforms the Corporate Transparency Act's beneficial ownership information reporting regime. This regulatory change exempts US companies and US persons from previously mandated reporting requirements, effectively ending a compliance framework that was set to impact millions of domestic entities.
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Jones Walker
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FinCEN Finalizes BOI Reporting Rule: What U.S. Companies Need To Know
FinCEN's final rule dramatically scales back Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements, exempting all domestic U.S. companies from beneficial ownership information reporting and limiting obligations for foreign entities. The rule raises critical questions about state-level compliance obligations and the intersection with existing customer due diligence requirements that remain in effect.
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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FinCEN Final Rule Permanently Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements For US Companies And US Persons
The U.S. Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued a final rule permanently removing beneficial ownership information reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons under the Corporate Transparency Act. While this represents a significant rollback for domestic entities, foreign companies registered to do business in the United States may still face reporting obligations, creating a new bifurcated compliance landscape that businesses must carefully navigate.
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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FinCEN, FDIC, OCC, And NCUA Issue Joint Advisory On Unlawful Employment Of Noncitizens
The US Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued new guidance alerting financial institutions to fraud schemes involving the unlawful employment of non-work authorized individuals. The advisory identifies identity theft and payroll fraud typologies, providing 18 red flags to help banks detect suspicious activity connected to Immigration Reform and Control Act violations.
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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OFAC's Largest-Ever CJNG Sanctions Raise The Stakes For Mexico Supply Chains
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has launched its most extensive sanctions campaign against Mexico's Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, targeting over 50 individuals and entities including the cartel's new leadership and legitimate business fronts. This enforcement action expands legal exposure for companies operating in Mexico's agricultural and commercial sectors, particularly those with supply chains in high-risk states. Understanding the implications of Foreign Terrorist Organi
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Holland & Knight
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Reminder: 2026 OFAC Annual Report Of Blocked Property Due September 30, 2026
U.S. persons holding blocked property under OFAC sanctions programs face a critical September 30, 2026 deadline to file their Annual Report of Blocked Property. This comprehensive reporting obligation spans all OFAC sanctions programs and covers diverse asset types including bank accounts, securities, real estate, and digital assets. Understanding who must file, what constitutes blocked property, and how to properly submit reports through OFAC's reporting system is essential for compliance.
United States Government
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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FinCEN Issues Alert On Fraud Schemes Aimed At Federal Student Aid
The Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued an alert urging financial institutions to detect and report suspicious activity connected to fraud schemes targeting federal student aid programs. Fraudsters are using stolen identities and synthetic identities to create "ghost students" and recruit "straw students" to unlawfully acquire billions in federal aid. The alert provides detailed red flags and reporting requirements to help financial institutions identify and prevent these s
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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Beyond The Statutory Floor: What The MTRA’s Examination Manual Means For Money Transmitters
The Money Transmitter Regulators Association has released its comprehensive Examination Manual, providing unprecedented insight into state regulatory expectations for money transmitters. Beyond statutory compliance requirements, the manual reveals detailed supervisory benchmarks covering financial health metrics, governance structures, BSA/AML controls, and operational testing procedures that examiners may apply during reviews.
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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