275 Ongoing Sanctions Investigations

Understanding dual-use items trade restrictions is absolutely essential for companies today. Due to the comprehensive development of new technologies and the complex geopolitical situation in recent years, the importance of products that can be used for both civilian and military purposes-so-called dual-use items-is increasing.

The Polish Government's announcement that it would consider terminating its bilateral investments treaties (BITs) with other countries has been the focus of a great deal of attention...

Intra-group reorganisations involving Polish companies in strategic sectors may trigger foreign direct investment screening requirements, even when transactions appear purely technical. Understanding when FDI rules apply to share transfers and corporate restructurings is essential for international investors planning operations in Poland.

Restrictions should be taken into account when planning transactions of trade in agricultural real properties and shares of companies owning such properties.

The government of Poland has issued a press release detailing its efforts to date on the enforcement of the EU’s sanctions against Russia and Belarus.

The Polish government has proposed amendments to the Care and Protection of Monuments Act, hoping to safeguard cultural heritage...

Geographical indications are particularly significant for the sale and export of products.

Poland's National Tax Administration yesterday issued a press release detailing raids and arrests in three provinces.

Poland has enjoyed the highest economic growth in the region in recent years and it bucked the trend by being the only country in the European Union that did not go into recession during the last global economic crisis.

With grateful thanks to the Ministry of Finance and the Economy in Poland for the provision of the information, this blog can provide an up-to-date summary of the scale of financial penalties imposed by the Polish authorities in relation to Russian and Belarusian sanctions violations.

On October 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), published a proposed rule (91 FR 65119; DHS Docket No. USCIS-2026-0529) that would remove...

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a controversial new rule requiring SEVP-certified schools to pay substantial fees—$70,000 for a student's first Optional Practical Training recommendation and $30,000 for each subsequent OPT application, including STEM extensions. With only a 30-day comment period and potential annual costs reaching up to $16.5 billion across nearly 2,500 affected institutions, the proposed regulation is expected to face significant legal challenges if finalized.

The SEC has proposed sweeping amendments to expand retail investor access to private market strategies, including changes to performance-based compensation rules for registered investment advisers and modernization of the interval fund framework. The proposals also explore new credential-based pathways for individuals to qualify as accredited investors, potentially opening private offerings to a broader pool of eligible participants.

On October 23, 2026, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced an investigation into whether the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum...

PhRMA’s complaint asks the court to set the rule aside, postpone its effective date and enjoin its implementation, including through a temporary restraining order.

As artificial intelligence races forward, California employment law sprints alongside. Two new employment-related AI bills have been signed into law imposing new requirements...

On April 22, 2026, a final order issued by the acting U.S. attorney general and the Drug Enforcement Administration took effect, fundamentally altering the federal regulatory landscape for marijuana.

A protective order can preserve access to useful AI tools while protecting discovery. In Corent Technology, Inc. v. Amazon Web Services, Inc., No. 8:26-cv-00194, 2026 WL 2924482 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 26, 2026)...

A federal court in Maryland recently ruled on a consumer protection class action against Vivid Seats involving allegations of "drip pricing" - the practice of advertising ticket prices without mandatory fees that are revealed later in checkout. While the court found the company's arbitration agreement unenforceable due to its unilateral modification clause, it ultimately dismissed the lawsuit for failure to adequately allege reliance or injury under Maryland's Consumer Protection Act.

It is being reported that the Czech police are investigating a potential breach by Ramzan Kadyrov of the asset freeze imposed on him since his 2014 designation under the EU's Russian sanctions.