Sanctions Library
OFAC FAQs
Questions about OFAC sanctions, licenses, blocked funds, or the SDN list? Find answers to frequently-asked questions, including:
- What is OFAC?
- Who must comply with OFAC regulations?
- What can I do if my funds were blocked?
SANCTIONS INSIGHTS & UPDATES
The US government has ramped up sanctions enforcement efforts. Read our analysis on recent OFAC actions and other sanctions topics.
- Jan. 2025: US Sanctions UAE Trading Companies for Support of Sudanese Rebels
- Dec. 2024: Anti-WMD Proliferation Sanctions in Pakistan
- Dec. 2024: Lack of Sanctions Due Diligence in Foreign Acquisitions Leads to OFAC Penalty
LBKM: EXPERIENCED SANCTIONS COUNSEL
OFAC sanctions are an ever-shifting field of regulatory enforcement. Clients must stay aware of constant changes in the scope and coverage of US sanctions, as well as the political themes that determine where OFAC is focusing attention.
Financial Crimes Compliance
Companies engaged in international trade, crypto transactions, and any international financial services (banking, insurance, finance, shipping) must consider exposure to US and international sanctions. LBKM has an experienced team of former senior in-house compliance professionals and law enforcement officials.
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US Sanctions
Attorneys from LBKM advise clients, both US and foreign, on a wide variety of sanctions-related issues ranging from OFAC compliance to delisting petitions to enforcement actions and criminal investigations.
OFAC sanctions are an ever-shifting field of regulatory enforcement. Clients must stay aware of constant changes in the scope and coverage of US sanctions, as well as the political themes that determine where OFAC is focusing attention.