Intelligent talk about international trade for trade geeks and regular people alike, hosted by Miller & Chevalier.
Episodes
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
Brian and Tim kick things off by briefly covering OFAC's issuance, on the eve of Victory Day, of two determinations aimed at disrupting Russia's use of accounting, trust and corporate formation, and management consulting services. Next, they discuss recent public comments by the Deputy Attorney General proclaiming that, as a DOJ enforcement priority, sanctions are the new FCPA. We also check in on what China has been up to lately (with respect to Russia) and share a few thoughts on the recently issued Ukraine-/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations. Finally, in the Lightning Round, they briefly cover the unsealing of indictments against Virgil Griffith's alleged co-conspirators and debate what it could mean that Nicaragua's ruling family has reportedly reached out to the U.S. seeking sanctions relief.
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- The Rundown
- Sanctions are the New FCPA
- China and Russia
- New Ukraine-/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations Issued
- Lightning Round
- European Co-Conspirators of Virgil Griffith Charged
- Nicaragua Reaches Out for Sanctions Relief
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
After a brief break, Brian and Tim are back to catch up on all things Russia, including the biggest compliance challenges thus far, the recent U.S. ban on "new investment," and where things could be headed in the coming months. Next, they head to SDNY to discuss a notable recent sentencing in a North Korea sanctions case. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim debate the role and impact of sanctions-like bans in the world of international sports.
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- The Rundown
- Latest on the U.S. Response to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
- Sentencing of Virgil Griffith in SDNY
- Lightning Round: U.S. v. Iran in the World Cup
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
With escalating U.S. and international sanctions and export controls further isolating Russia, and no end in sight to the conflict in Ukraine, Brian and Tim share their thoughts on surprising developments thus far, as well as the regulatory and practical challenges faced by companies whether they are seeking to wind down operations in Russia or stick it out. They also provide a brief recap of the most significant actions of the past few weeks and ponder what could be coming next. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim cover the latest on JCPOA 2.0 and reports that a deal is within reach.
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- Deep thoughts and latest updates on all things Russia
- Lightning Round: JCPOA 2.0
- Final thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
After a tumultuous and historic week, Brian and Tim gather themselves to discuss the U.S. (and global) response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They start by diving in to the broad, coordinated economic sanctions aimed at debilitating Russia's financial sector and Putin's inner circle, debate how well the new measures will work, and contemplate what could be coming next. They next turn to the significant expansion of export controls implicating Russia and discuss the likely impact. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim bid farewell to DOJ's China Initiative and read between the lines to decipher DOJ's ongoing priorities.
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- The Rundown
- U.S. Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Sanctions)
- U.S. Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Export Controls)
- Lightning Round
- DOJ's China Initiative = DONE
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Brian and Tim discuss the new E.O. aimed at resolving the question of what to do with Da Afghanistan Bank’s assets in the U.S. and debate whether it will work as intended. Next, they place bets on whether it’s too late for JCPOA 2.0 to happen and discuss how far the U.S. may be prepared to go to impose costs on China if it disregards the (possible) “crushing” sanctions that could be imposed upon Russia. Finally, Brian and Tim stick with China to briefly cover the recently unsealed trade secret theft charges against Hytera Communications and an atypical CFIUS review initiated by a U.S. company unhappy with its Chinese investors.
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- The Rundown
- New Afghanistan E.O.
- JCPOA 2.0 Predictions
- Russia and China are BFFs?
- Hytera TS Theft Indictment
- The Curious Case of Icon Aircraft and CFIUS
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
This week on EMBARGOED!, Brian and Tim cover three of their favorite topics: Russia, Iran, and China. First, they discuss the latest U.S. threat to deploy Huawei-style foreign direct product rule restrictions on exports to Russia. Next, they consider whether it is truly now or never for JCPOA 2.0 and, then, contemplate the future of DOJ’s China Initiative in the wake of a high-profile dismissal. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim go below deck to provide some perspective on recent developments in a Helms-Burton lawsuit targeting major players in the cruise industry and share some quick thoughts on the new U.S. government advisory regarding Burma (Myanmar).
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- The Rundown
- FDPR Weaponized Against Russia
- Now or Never for JCPOA 2.0
- The End of DOJ's China Initiative?
- Lightning Round
- Helms-Burton Litigation Update - Havana Docks v. the Cruise Lines
- Newly Issued Burma Business Advisory
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Brian and Tim kick off 2022 by diving deep on Russia and the crisis brewing at Ukraine's border. They discuss the "punishing" sanctions that could be coming if Russia invades Ukraine, Nord Stream 2 (of course), and what companies should be doing right now to prepare for the worst and mitigate risk. In the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim share quick thoughts on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, new Commerce Department appointments, and OFAC's recent enforcement action against Airbnb Payments.
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- The Rundown: RUSSIA!
- Lightning Round
- Enactment of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
- New Commerce Department Appointments Take Their Posts
- OFAC Settlement with Airbnb
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
In the year's final episode, Brian and Tim run through a Lightning Round-style discussion of the top economic sanctions and export controls stories of 2021. In no particular order, they discuss: the U.S. hitting the policy reset button, successful court challenges, China!, the slow death of JCPOA 2.0, virtual currency and ransomware, Russia's reemergence, turbulent times yield lots of new sanctions programs and policies, Huawei's CFO gets a DPA, all quiet in the Americas, and a renewed focus on anti-corruption, democracy, and human rights. See you in 2022! Stay sanctions free!
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- Hitting the Reset Button (Treasury sanctions review, end of ICC E.O., end of TikTok ban, big refresh on E.O. 13959)
- Successful Court Challenges to Less Than Successful Policies and E.O.s (Xiaomi, Lukong, TikTok/WeChat, ICC E.O.)
- China, China, China
- No JCPOA 2.0
- Virtual Currency and Ransomware
- Russia Back in Focus
- Turbulent Times = Lots of New Sanctions Programs/Actions (Afghanistan, Burma, Ethiopia, Yemen)
- Huawei CFO DPA
- Venezuela/Cuba/Nicaragua
- Focus on Anti-corruption, Democracy, and Human Rights
- Honorable Mentions - North Korea, DOJ Enforcement Focus
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Before turning to some old favorites, Brian and Tim cover some fresh new topics, including the first designations under, and tailored aims of, the new Ethiopia-related sanctions program and the Cambodia Business Advisory on High-Risk Investments and Interactions. Next, they discuss recent actions to combat Iran's attempts to interfere in the 2020 U.S. presidential election and Russia's latest provocations with respect to Ukraine and Europe's energy supply. Finally, in the Lightning Round, Brian and Tim briefly consider a possible U.S. diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Olympics and the end of OFAC's Burundi sanctions program.
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- The Rundown
- New Ethiopia E.O. and Designations
- Cambodia Business Advisory
- Election Interference by Iranian Cyber Actors
- Warning Russia on Ukraine and EU Energy Supply
- Lightning Round
- U.S. Close to Announcing Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Olympics?
- End of the Burundi Sanctions Program
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Brian and Tim give thanks for having no shortage of China topics to cover (ever), which include BIS's new interim final rule establishing controls on certain items that can be used for malicious cyber activities, authorized (and possibly unauthorized) exports to Huawei, the FCC's revocation and termination of China Telecom Americas' license, and a brief Lightning Round discussion of the latest on Taiwan. In the middle of all that China content, Brian and Tim also discuss the possible implications of a recent FSIA ruling in the Halkbank case.
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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, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. 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 bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Roadmap:
- Introduction
- The Rundown
- New BIS Interim Final Rule re: Cybersecurity Items and New Entity Lists Additions
- Supplying Huawei
- Team Telecom and China Telecom
- Halkbank Ruling re: FSIA
- Lightning Round
- U.S. Support for Taiwan at the UN
- Final Thoughts
***Stay sanctions free.***