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Continued expansion of sanctions against Russia (a resource by Eversheds Sutherland)
Learn about sanctions taken against Russia by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and Switzerland.
Learn about sanctions taken against Russia by the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and Switzerland.
A short briefing regarding the note issued by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) setting expectations of applications for senior compliance roles in authorized and registered firms.
Learn about the UK National Security and Investment Act 2021 allowing the UK government to scrutinize and intervene in acquisitions and investments in order to protect national security.
Explore strategies for effective compliance with US sanctions and export controls affecting trade with China.
Learn about the Age Appropriate Design Code issued by the UK Information Commissioner's Office, which includes a set of standards for designing and providing online services to ensure that they safeguard the personal data of children.
Keep in mind the limits of legal privilege under Victorian and English laws, in light of decisions issued by the Victorian Supreme Court in 2022.
Understand how the UK Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 relating to sanctions coming into force in the UK may impact companies' ability to pay dividends or take other corporate actions.
The European Commission announced two proposals which aim to strengthen sanctions compliance and effectiveness across the EU.
On October 28, 2021, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced changes regarding how the Department of Justice (DOJ) will prosecute corporations. The Monaco Memo, as it’s come to be known, raises the stakes, especially for corporations that are frequent flyers when it comes to enforcement actions and settlement agreements. In this article, learn five key takeaways from the Monaco Memo, including how it can be used as an educational opportunity for the Board and C-Suite.
Strict liability will be imposed by the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions starting June 15, 2022, on individuals or companies for violations of the UK’s sanction measures, regardless of whether the individuals or companies knew or should have known they were violating the sanction measures. In this article, learn about the new strict liability offenses and what can be done to manage them.