A different kind of Migrant Problem
Several weeks ago we discussed the effect that OFAC designations can have in some unlikely places. That theme continues today…
New Burundi Sanctions Created
Monday, President Obama signed into order the Executive Order Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Burundi…
Are the Belarus Sanctions Next to Go?
Earlier last week the Liberia sanctions program was terminated after the president signed into order the Termination of Emergency with…
Liberia Program Terminated
Today, the president signed into effect the Termination of Emergency with Respect to the Actions and Policies of Former Liberian…
OFAC’s Crocodile Problem
Over 10,000 crocodiles owned by recently designated Jaime Rosenthal are reportedly starving due to lack of funds for food and…
Yes, Obama Can License the Importation of Iranian-Origin Carpets and Food
In response to this post on the pending license authorization for the importation of Iranian-origin carpets and foodstuffs, some have…
CIPS and the Potential Revolt Against U.S. Economic Sanctions
Earlier this year, China announced that it would be creating the Chinese International Payment System (CIPS) to rival the SWIFT…
OFAC Et Le Monde: Credit Agricole Violation
Yet another French bank finds itself entangled with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). On Tuesday, OFAC published it’s…
ICYMI: The Senate Banking Committees Hearing on Iran Sanctions
Yesterday the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs met in an open session to hear the panel “The…
Casas in Cuba: Airbnb reaches a new market
As you’re perusing the Internet trying plan for a summer vacation, you may consider the home sharing service Airbnb. And…