Despite recent efforts to repeal the U.S. ban on crude oil exports, the restrictions remain firmly in place. Recently, however, the Bureau of Industry & Security (“BIS”) authorized exports of U.S. light crude oil in exchange for imports of Mexican heavy crude, causing a stir in the industry and some confusion regarding the legal context … Continue Reading
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and Bureau of Industry & Security (“BIS”) announced today that it has reached a settlement with ING Bank N.V. (“ING”) relating to potential liability under various U.S. sanctions against Burma (Myanmar), Cuba, Iran, Libya, and Sudan. The apparent violations date back to conduct that begin in 1994 … Continue Reading
