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Miller & Chevalier

Intelligent talk about international trade for trade geeks and regular people alike, hosted by Miller & Chevalier.

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Nov 15, 2021 · 59 min
A Heaping Helping of China with a Side of Turkey | EMBARGOED! Episode 39
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. ******** 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.***
Oct 25, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
Dawn of a New Era for U.S. Sanctions? | EMBARGOED! Episode 38
Brian and Tim kick things off by dissecting the results of The Treasury 2021 Sanctions Review, which charts a (somewhat) new path for OFAC-administered sanctions. We debate what it all means and where things could be headed in the future. Next, we focus on OFAC’s latest guidance for the virtual currency industry and how that ties together with DOJ’s announcement of a new National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team and redoubled efforts to investigate and prosecute export controls and sanctions violations. We then move to China to consider the messy circumstances surrounding ZTE’s court-appointed monitor and an even messier foreign policy situation currently brewing between the U.S. and China over Taiwan. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we share quick thoughts on the extradition of Alex Saab and the impact on the Maduro regime before turning to JCPOA 2.0 to ponder whether the door to a deal is just about closed. ******** 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 OFAC Guidance for Virtual Currency Industry DOJ Enforcement ZTE's Forever Monitorship A Dangerous Game of Chicken Over Taiwan Lightning Round Extradition of Alex Saab and Impact on Maduro Regime Requiem for JCPOA 2.0? Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Oct 6, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min
On Ransoms, Virtual and Diplomatic | EMBARGOED! Episode 37
Brian and Tim are back to discuss ransoms of all shapes and sizes. First, they tackle OFAC’s new ransomware guidance and contemplate what it means for the risk faced by victims and others within the ransomware payment ecosystem. Next, Brian and Tim discuss recent OFAC settlements addressing Directive 4 and facilitation and, then, dive deep on the big announcement that DOJ resolved the criminal case against Huawei’s CFO with a DPA. Finally, in the Lightning Round, they share quick thoughts on the guilty plea entered by a cryptocurrency expert for conspiring to violate the North Korea sanctions. ******** 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 Ransomware Advisory and Designation OFAC Settlement - Directive 4 and Facilitation Huawei CFO Gets a DPA Lightning Round Ethereum Developer Pleads Guilty to DPRK Sanctions Final Thoughts
Sep 23, 2021 · 45 min
All Lightning Round, End-of-Summer Edition | EMBARGOED! Episode 36
On this all Lightning Round episode, Brian and Tim check in on JCPOA 2.0, the latest on Afghanistan, more sanctions targeting Russia, a new Belarus E.O., CFIUS’s continued focus on China and semiconductors, a recent OFAC enforcement action highlighting risks for non-U.S. subsidiaries of U.S. companies, and a brand new OFAC sanctions program relating to Ethiopia. ******** 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 JCPOA 2.0 Update Afghanistan Update More Nord Stream 2 Sanctions and Navalny Anniversary Expanded Belarus Sanctions CFIUS Set to Block China Semiconductor Deal OFAC Settlement with First Bank and JC Flowers New Ethiopia E.O. Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Sep 7, 2021 · 57 min
GIR‘s Enforcement Action Survey and What‘s Next in Afghanistan | EMBARGOED! Episode 35
Back from summer vacation, Brian and Tim welcome guest Michael Griffiths of Global Investigations Review (GIR) to discuss his recent survey of U.S. trade practitioners, who were asked to identify the most influential OFAC and BIS enforcement actions of the past few years. Then, Brian and Tim focus on the top story of the past month, Afghanistan, to forecast what U.S. sanctions policy may look like in the face of Taliban rule and what measures the U.S. may take to avoid a full blown humanitarian crisis. ********* 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!
Aug 2, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
Around the World in 60 Minutes: Hong Kong, Cuba, Russia, Iran (and China) | EMBARGOED! Episode 34
Brian and Tim check in on a wide range of topics, including the newly issued Hong Kong Business Advisory, the U.S. response to the crackdown in Cuba, the fate of Nord Stream 2, and the (possibly dimming?) prospects for JCPOA 2.0. Then, in the Lightning Round, we spend a few minutes sharing our thoughts on the first six months of sanctions and export controls enforcement activity under the Biden administration. ********* 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! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 4:30 Hong Kong Business Advisory 14:38 The Cuban People Rise Up... and Sanctions Follow 27:34 U.S.-Germany Agreement on Nord Stream 2 39:10 The Latest on JCPOA 2.0 52:45 Lightning Round: Early Trends in Biden Era Enforcement 1:05:55 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Jul 15, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
A Deep Dive on Forced Labor | EMBARGOED! Episode 33
Brian and Tim are joined by their Miller & Chevalier colleagues, Richard Mojica and Nate Lankford, to dive deep on the problem of forced labor and the ways multinational companies are reckoning with this human rights crisis (in Xinjiang and beyond). Specifically, we dig in on the broader universe of business and human rights considerations that global actors must now manage (including the impact of U.S. policy aimed at decoupling from China), examine the recent spike in forced labor-related enforcement led by CBP, and discuss practical challenges and strategies for multinational companies to develop effective compliance programs in this area of increasing importance. Thanks to our guests: Richard Mojica: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/richard-mojica Nate Lankford: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/nate-lankford ********* 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! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap 1:38 Guest Introductions: Richard Mojica and Nate Lankford The Rundown 3:52 Background on Business & Human Rights and Forced Labor 19:52 Customs and Border Protection Enforcement 47:22 Compliance Considerations 1:11:43 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Jul 1, 2021 · 1 hr 13 min
Is JCPOA 2.0 Going Down In Flames? | EMBARGOED! Episode 32
Brian and Tim try to decipher recent signals that JCPOA 2.0 may be in trouble and share their thoughts on what to look for during the coming weeks. We next turn to the new multilateral sanctions recently imposed on Belarus before checking in on China to discuss the merciful end of the #tiktokban (and what’s on the horizon under E.O. 14034), as well as recent aggressive actions by the U.S. targeting forced labor. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we do a quick dissection of the court decision dismissing Oleg Deripaska’s challenge to his SDN listing and offer thoughts on OFAC’s recent COVID-related general licenses and guidance. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Roadmap: Introduction The Rundown Is JCPOA 2.0 Going Down in Flames? New Belarus Sanctions End of TikTok Ban and New E.O. Protecting Sensitive Data Latest U.S. Actions Targeting Forced Labor in Xinjiang Lightning Round Deripaska Lawsuit Dismissed OFAC GLs and Guidance re COVID Relief Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Jun 10, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Hitting Reset on E.O. 13959 | EMBARGOED! Episode 31
Brian and Tim kick things off by analyzing the complete do-over called by the Biden administration with respect to E.O. 13959 and contemplate what that means for the future of U.S. person restrictions relating to investments in publicly traded securities of Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies. Next, we consider the possible sanctions implications of the new White House directive targeting corruption and check in on the future of the Burma sanctions program in light of the deepening crisis. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we decipher the latest news on JCPOA 2.0, discuss the possible repercussions of Hamas touting its digital currency fundraising efforts, and evaluate recent criticism of the glacial pace of ECRA implementation. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 5:00 New Chinese Military Company E.O. 27:41 White House Anti-Corruption Directive 36:52 Burma Sanctions Regulations (and Burma Update) 44:57 Lightning Round 45:09 Checking in on JCPOA 2.0 49:27 Hamas Bitcoin Donations 55:10 ECRA Implementation Fail 1:05:44 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
May 27, 2021 · 1 hr 8 min
Waving the White Flag on Nord Stream 2? | EMBARGOED! Episode 30
Brian and Tim kick off this episode by digging in to the implications of the newly announced U.S. sanctions targeting the Nord Stream 2 project and why they may amount to an admission of defeat. Next, we check in on the seemingly imminent JCPOA 2.0, the latest court challenge to the CCMC List, and a recent report issued pursuant to the Hong Kong Autonomy Act. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we consider OFAC’s ransomware guidance following recent high profile attacks and share our initial thoughts on the possible fallout from the diversion of a Ryanair flight by Belarus to arrest an opposition journalist. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 4:50 PEESA Sanctions and Nord Stream 2 19:00 Inching Toward JCPOA 2.0 26:18 Xiaomi Updates and Another CCMC Lawsuit 34:21 Recent Hong Kong Autonomy Act Report 45:10 Lightning Round 45:24 Colonial Pipeline Attack and Ransomware Epidemic 58:03 Belarus and Ryanair 1:06:24 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
May 13, 2021 · 1 hr 22 min
Enforcement-palooza 2.0! | EMBARGOED! Episode 29
We are long overdue for a deep dive on the latest enforcement actions, so we’re covering the DOJ-led joint resolution with SAP, OFAC settlements with MoneyGram and Alliance Steel, DDTC’s consent agreement with Honeywell, and, last but not least, Luokung Technology’s successful court challenge to its CCMC listing. Then, in the Lightning Round, we check in on JCPOA 2.0, the U.S. approach to Venezuela and Cuba, and the winding down of an important general license for Belarus. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 4:27 SAP NPA and OFAC Settlement 21:38 MoneyGram OFAC Settlement 28:28 Alliance Steel OFAC Settlement 33:25 Honeywell DDTC Settlement 40:46 Luokung Takes Another Bite Out of the CCMC List 58:00 Lightning Round 58:12 JCPOA 2.0 1:11:26 Signals on Venezuela and Cuba 1:16:43 Belarus GL 2H 1:20:52 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Apr 21, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
To Russia With Love (and Sanctions) | EMBARGOED! Episode 28
On the latest episode, Brian and Tim dig in to the sweeping new Executive Order targeting Russian Harmful Foreign Activities to decipher what it means for the sanctions risk landscape in Russia and what may be coming next. We also check in on JCPOA 2.0 after an explosive week (literally) away from the negotiating table and go down the rabbit hole on the possible implications of China’s introduction of the digital yuan. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we share quick thoughts on the recent removal of the UAE from Treasury’s list of boycotting countries and a new legislative proposal that would expand CFIUS jurisdiction to certain transactions with U.S. institutions of higher education. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 4:56 New Russia Sanctions 29:36 Update on JCPOA 2.0 39:25 China's Cryptocurrency 54:30 Lightning Round 54:52 UAE Removed from Boycotting Countries List 1:02:07 The Strategic Competition Act of 2021 1:09:49 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Apr 8, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
First Steps Toward JCPOA 2.0 | EMBARGOED! Episode 27
Brian and Tim tackle the big news that formal talks are finally starting on JCPOA 2.0. We break down what that means for the U.S., Iran, and what sanctions relief may look like under a revised deal. Then, we give the Lightning Round treatment to the latest U.S. announcement regarding Hong Kong, more Burma sanctions, the possible elimination of an important OFAC general license in Belarus, the end of the ICC sanctions program, and a recent OFAC enforcement action against Nordgas. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Roadmap: Introduction JCPOA 2.0 Lightning Round Hong Kong is Still Part of the PRC More Burma Sanctions A Belarus Segment! ICC E.O. May Be Revoked OFAC Settlement with Nordgas Final Thoughts
Mar 25, 2021 · 1 hr 16 min
A War of Words in Alaska | EMBARGOED! Episode 26
On the latest episode, Brian and Tim return their focus to China by analyzing Xiaomi’s successful court challenge to its CCMC listing and the possible repercussions of the contentious U.S.-China diplomatic session in Anchorage. We then examine a recent sentencing in a sanctions case connected to the Maduro regime and discuss the release of official findings on foreign interference in the 2020 U.S. federal election. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we cover the latest on Nord Stream 2 and new BIS restrictions on Burma. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 6:07 Xiaomi 23:26 Hong Kong Designations and Sparring in Alaska 36:42 Venezuela Sanctions Sentence 48:56 Findings of Russia Election Interference 58:50 Lightning Round 59:03 Nord Stream 2 Warnings 1:08:32 BIS Restrictions on Burma 1:14:25 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Mar 9, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Are the Gloves Off With Respect to Russia? | EMBARGOED! Episode 25
On the latest episode, Brian and Tim review the recent series of U.S. actions targeting Russia for its treatment of Aleksey Navalny and debate whether U.S.-Russia relations have now reached a tipping point. Next, we discuss the first failed attempt to get JCPOA 2.0 off the ground, ponder what the U.S. will do about Myanmar in the face of worsening post-coup conditions, and share some key takeaways from OFAC's recent settlement with BitPay. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we check in on the ICTS Supply Chain interim final rule, which appears to be here to stay, and briefly contemplate the prospects of the U.S.-Cuba Trade Act of 2021. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 6:04 Navalny and Russia 23:15 JCPOA 2.0 33:07 Quick Updates on Myanmar (and Yemen) 43:15 OFAC Settlement with Bitpay 50:14 Lightning Round 50:32 ICTS Supply Chain Final Rule is (Apparently) Here to Stay 56:45 U.S.-Cuba Trade Act 1:04:57 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Feb 24, 2021 · 1 hr 10 min
A (Post-Brexit) U.K. Extravaganza! | EMBARGOED Episode 24
On the latest episode of EMBARGOED!, Brian and Tim are joined by special guests Sue Millar (Stephenson Harwood) and Tom Stocker (Pinsent Masons) to dive deep on what’s happening in the U.K. now that Brexit is (sort of) behind us. Topics include U.K. sanctions and export controls policy, the future of U.K.-U.S. and U.K.-EU trade relations, possible new U.K. approaches to Iran, China, and Russia, and the rise of OFSI as a sanctions enforcer to be reckoned with. Then, in the Lightning Round, we quickly touch on the new Burma sanctions program, a full U.S. reversal on Yemen, and the (possible) death knell for the TikTok and WeChat EOs. Thanks to our guests: Sue Millar: https://www.shlegal.com/en/people/sue-millar Tom Stocker: https://www.pinsentmasons.com/people/tom-stocker ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap 3:52 Meet Our Guests - Sue Millar and Tom Stocker 5:27 What's Happening in the U.K.? U.K. Trade Policy Post-Brexit U.K. vs. U.S. Looking Ahead to the U.K.'s Approach onP China Russia Iran Global Magnitsky Act/Human Rights-Based Sanctions 51:32 Final Thoughts and Goodbyes 55:42 Lightning Round 56:03 Burma Executive Order 59:32 Full Reversal on Yemen 1:02:46 Review of WeChat and TikTok Executive Orders 1:08:52 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free***
Feb 11, 2021 · 1 hr 21 min
What Will the U.S. Do in Response to the Coup in Myanmar? | EMBARGOED! Episode 23
Because there is never a dull moment in the world of economic sanctions, Brian and Tim dive deep on possible U.S. responses to the military coup in Myanmar and how China looms large in that decision. Next, we discuss early signals from the Biden Administration on its approach to the Venezuela sanctions program, and we examine the potential impact of a lawsuit from Xiaomi challenging its recent designation as a Communist Chinese military company. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we briefly touch on the new U.S. approach to Yemen and spend a few minutes wondering whether the CFIUS SWAT Team is coming after us. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 5:43 Military Coup in Myanmar 35:50 A New Approach to Venezuela 50:23 Xiaomi Lawsuit 1:05:09 Lightning Round 1:05:30 Update on Yemen 1:09:55 CFIUS SWAT Team 1:20:39 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Jan 27, 2021 · 1 hr 12 min
What Just Happened? Recapping a Chaotic Transition | EMBARGOED! Episode 22
Following President Biden's inauguration, Brian and Tim look back at the chaotic final two weeks of the Trump administration to examine the flurry of trade and foreign policy actions taken on the way out the door. In Lightning Round fashion, we cover: Cuba's re-designation as a State Sponsor of Terror, statements about China committing genocide, more actions targeting the crackdown in Hong Kong, a few final pokes in the eye to Iran, the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny and a possible new era for sanctions targeting Russia, designations impacting the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, an amended (but still ambiguous) E.O. relating to publicly traded securities of CCMCs, provocative moves relating to Taiwan and the South China Sea, and a brand new regulatory regime meant to protect the ICTS supply chain from foreign adversaries. ********* 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. Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap 5:57 Lightning Round-Style Recap 8:47 Cuba Designated a State Sponsor of Terror 14:43 Pronouncement that China is Committing Genocide 21:03 Latest from Hong Kong 26:20 Final Pokes in the Eye to Iran 32:38 Russia after Navalny's Arrest 39:58 Designating Houthis as an FTO/SDGT? 46:53 Amended CCMC EO 56:25 Taiwan and the South China Sea 1:03:30 Interim Final ICTS Rule 1:10:28 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Jan 13, 2021 · 1 hr 14 min
Trump's Parting Shots at Democracy and China | EMBARGOED! Episode 21
EMBARGOED! kicks off 2021 with somber reflections on the riot at the U.S. Capitol before pivoting to (what else?) China to consider the new E.O. targeting AliPay, WeChat Pay, and other Chinese apps, the official arrival of BIS’s MEU List, and the latest guidance from OFAC relating to securities investments in Chinese Military Companies. After that, Brian and Tim check in on the latest developments in a rare North Korea sanctions prosecution in SDNY and then wrap up, in the Lightning Round, by briefly covering a successful court challenge to the ICC-related sanctions program and the passage of expanded Nord Stream 2 sanctions. ********* 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. Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap 4:30 Some Brief Reflections on Treason, Sedition, and Insurrection by POTUS The Rundown 16:54 New E.O. re: AliPay and Other Chinese Apps 28:47 The Military End User List 39:00 Latest Guidance on CCMC E.O. 51:10 Prosecution of Crypto Bro in SDNY 59:52 Lightning Round 1:00:18 PI in ICC Litigation in SDNY 1:05:57 Expanded Nord Stream 2 Sanctions 1:12:40 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***
Dec 29, 2020 · 1 hr 10 min
Top 10 Stories of 2020 | EMBARGOED! Episode 20
On the final EMBARGOED! episode of 2020, Brian and Tim present their Top 10 sanctions and export controls stories of the year (in Lightning Round fashion). There are no winners and losers here, but the list includes: Huawei, sanctions targeting China, expanded MEUser/MEUse restrictions, the maximum pressure campaign against Iran, TikTok and WeChat EOs, disappearing Russia, U.S. v. Sadr, ExxonMobil v. OFAC, efforts to undercut the so-called Troika of Tyranny, and the state of OFAC enforcement. ********* 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 for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Top 10 Sanctions and Export Controls Stories of 2020 5:50 Huawei (FPDP Rule and CFO Meng Wanzhou) 9:05 Sanctions targeted at China (Hong Kong/Uyghurs, statutes/EOs) 14:10 Military End User/Military End Use restrictions 19:30 Has Iran pressure been maxed out? 25:04 TikTok/WeChat EOs 29:57 Disappearing Russia (will it be back on the radar in 2021?) 35:50 Throwing out the Sadr conviction in SDNY 44:15 ExxonMobil v. OFAC ("fair notice" for all!) 53:12 Continued focus on the "Troika of Tyranny" (Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua) 57:23 OFAC enforcement (or lack thereof) 1:03:53 Honorable mentions 1:08:45 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***