On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and Miller & Chevalier Counsel Laura Deegan discuss how the upcoming U.S. elections could affect sanctions policy.

Roadmap:

• Introduction
• A new administration is coming - What would a President Harris do? What would a President Trump do?
• Changes in Treasury and State appointees
• Country by Country: Iran, Russia, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba

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Thanks to Laura Deegan for joining us: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/laura-deegan

Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com.

EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

Host Tim O'Toole and Miller & Chevalier Senior Associate Melissa Burgess discuss export control considerations for universities, plus new export controls on advanced tech and revisions to the BIS voluntary self-disclosure regulations.

Roadmap:

• Introduction
• Upcoming speaking, podcasts, and events
• New BIS export control compliance resources for the academic community
  • Compliance Note and Compendium of Resources (Aug. 14, 2024)
  • Special issues in a university/research institute environment
  • Best practices for university export control programs
  • Recent enforcement actions
• New plurilateral approach to controls on advanced tech (Sept. 6, 2024)
• More tweaks to the BIS voluntary self-disclosure process (Sept. 16, 2024)

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Thanks to Melissa Burgess for joining us: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/melissa-burgess

Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com.

EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!

This week on EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by BLOMSTEIN's Dr. Florian Wolf and Hanna Sophie Kurtz to discuss the 14th EU sanctions package against Russia and other sanctions topics.

Roadmap:

• Introduction
• Background to the 14th EU sanctions package against Russia: Why was it necessary? Why was it delayed? What is its purpose, scope, and applicability? What are details of its legal framework and implementation in EU Member States?
• Content of the 14th sanctions package (best-effort obligation (Article 8a), prohibition to circumvent restrictive measures (12), No-Russia clause and No-Belarus clause (12g and 12ga), due diligence for export of common high-priority items and impact on companies (12gb), broadened listed goods (3k) and prohibition to provide services (5n)
• Parallel U.S. sanctions and an update on U.S. sanctions against Russia

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Thanks to our guests for joining us:

Dr. Florian Wolf: https://www.blomstein.com/en/team/dr-florian-wolf

Hanna Sophie Kurtz: https://www.blomstein.com/en/team/hanna-sophie-kurtz

Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com.

EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes so you don't miss out!