Is It a New Day in Iran Sanctions?
Some are characterizing OFAC's latest designations of Iran-related persons as evidence of a new aggressive posture by the Trump administration.…
OFAC Amends Iran FAQs, Issues General License J-1
Acting consistent with its pledge to update its Iran-related FAQs as new questions arise from interested parties, OFAC issued revisions…
Paradoxes of the JCPOA Sanctions Relief
It’s only been a few weeks since the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”)…
Is OFAC Warning Off Foreign Banks from Iran?
In an explosive piece published this past weekend, the Financial Times alleges that OFAC may still be warning off foreign…
With Two New General Licenses Is OFAC Attempting to Restore Balance to the Force?
Today, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced the issuance of two (2)…
Upon Further Review…General License for Personal Communications Software
On Tuesday, I wrote about the general license issued by the United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign…