Pillar
OFAC & US Sanctions
OFAC enforcement, designations, general licenses, and US sanctions program updates.
OFAC Voluntary Self-Disclosure vs. Mandatory Reports Under 31 CFR §§ 501.603 and 501.604
A practitioner's decision guide to the OFAC reporting requirements under §§ 501.603 and 501.604, the voluntary self-disclosure framework, and how the two tracks interact — with a quick-reference table, a two-track decision flow, and downloadable operational checklists.
Sberbank Sanctions: How the U.S. and E.U. Targeted Russia's Largest Bank
How the U.S. and E.U. coordinated to cut Russia's largest bank out of the global financial system — what was actually blocked, what wasn't, and what compliance teams should have learned.
How Switzerland and Japan are standing up to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Switzerland's break with neutrality and Japan's coordinated designations marked a shift in global sanctions enforcement against Russia. A look at how non-EU jurisdictions aligned with the OFAC and EU framework.
Understanding Administrative Sanctions: A Comprehensive Guide to Types and Consequences
A practitioner overview of administrative sanctions: the spectrum from civil money penalties through cease-and-desist orders, and the procedural rights that attach at each stage.