In the wake of the nuclear agreement between the United States, other major world powers, and Iran (also known as…
The De-Listing of Dettin SpA
On November 19, 2015, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Affairs Control (“OFAC”) announced the de-listing…
De-Risking in Global Financial Institutions
Previously, I have written about how the major enforcement actions against global financial institutions for Iran sanctions-related violations should not…
Terrorist Financing in the Age of ISIS
Former Secretary of State and leading Democratic presidential contender, Hillary Clinton, caused waves this past week after noting that “Saudi…
Iran’s Prized Collection of Western Art Might Be Coming to America, but Don’t Count on It
Word is getting out that Iran is host to one of the most prized collections of Western art outside of…
Much Ado About Nothing: Why Wisconsin’s State Divestment Bill for Iran Won’t Make It Far
Previously, I have discussed the potential for U.S. states to adopt state divestment and selective procurement laws of their own…
Rouhani and the French Connection
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani is scheduled for his first trip to Europe next week since taking over the office in…
The Return of the General License: Authorizing the Importation of Iranian-Origin Carpets and Foodstuffs
As is clear by now, the nuclear agreement between the United States, other major world powers, and Iran will herald…
Iran-US to Meet November 12 to Discuss Sanctions Relief Guidance
Yesterday, I said that we can expect guidance relating to the U.S.’s provision of sanctions relief sooner rather than later.…
Iranians Can Breathe Easier- Literally
OFAC’s Basic List of Medical Supplies is getting a lot less basic. Yesterday, OFAC issued an updated List of Basic…