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Inclusion on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (“SDN”) List is one of the most severe measures the…
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This article was last updated on October 7, 2026 with an Editor’s Note, but originally published on June 22, 2026. Editor’s Note: On July 7, 2026, following renewed hostilities, the…
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Until recently, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and industry practice were generally aligned on the agency’s well‑known 50 Percent Rule: entities with less than…
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Meshkat Law, P.C. has been ranked in Chambers USA California Spotlight Guide 2026 and recognized as a leading small to medium-sized law firm offering a credible alternative to Big Law.…
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Receiving an OFAC administrative subpoena from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is an unsettling event, especially if you are an individual or company…
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This article was last updated on October 7, 2026, but originally published on January 20, 2026. Many companies (and individuals) believe blocked vs rejected transactions mean the same thing for…
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This article was last updated on October 7, 2026 with an Editor’s Note, but originally published on October 16, 2025, and previously updated on November 7, 2025. Editor’s Note: On…
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In today’s interconnected financial and commercial systems, appearing on—or even being associated with—U.S. restricted party list (“RPL”) can lead to serious legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Whether you’re a foreign…
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Learn how foreign legal advisors can identify, assess, and manage U.S. sanctions and export control risks—covering OFAC, BIS, ITAR & risk mitigation strategies.
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Tariffs have rarely been considered small talk — until 2025, when they became everyone’s problem. And for good reason. Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump’s aggressive tariff…
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On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) confirmed some rather significant changes to the OFAC unblocking procedures for blocked property, which…
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One concern I hear a lot from businesses outside the United States is regarding so-called “secondary sanctions” of the United States (“U.S.”), especially since the rapid expansion of the U.S.…
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