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48 Central Scientific Research Institute Kirov; 48 Central Scientific Research Institute Yekaterinburg; State Scientific Research Institute of Organic Chemistry and Technology; and 33 rd Scientific Research and Testing Institute. As a result of these designations, any person (U.S. or non-U.S.) that engages in a significant transaction with any of these parties is itself at risk of having sanctions imposed, including being designated as a Specially Designated National And Blocked Person (“SDN...

LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS • European Commission adopts Communication on revised Guidelines on Regional State Aid • European Commission launches public consultation on proposed revised State aid Framework for research, development and innovation • EU approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy Trade / Export Controls • European Commission presents new 5-year strategy to combat organized crime, including significantly rising imports of counterfeit medical prod...

LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS - Competition & State Aid • Air Canada and Transat withdraw from proposed merger after European Commission rejects remedy package – Remarks from Executive Vice-President and Competition Commissioner Vestager on COVID-related concerns • European Systemic Risk Board advocates more targeted COVID support to foster financial stability • EU approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy Trade / Export Controls • European Commission repor...

Beacon Global Strategies Expands by Adding Four National Security Professionals to its Growing Team and Announces a Promotion News provided by Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Beacon Global Strategies (BGS), a leading strategic advisory firm focusing on global public policy, government procurement, and geopolitical risk analysis, announced four new members to its growing team. The Honorable Dana Deasy, Dr. Brian Nilsson and General Steph...

Toggle open close Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D–NY) has prioritized Senate passage of a major new bill on U.S. China policy. How the bill will come together—a total of eight committee chairs have been tasked with drafting it—remains an open question. Whatever the ultimate vehicle, this bill is a once-in-a-decade opportunity for Congress to develop a comprehensive approach to China. It should adhere as closely to the regular order as possible. In the process, Members should consi...

LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS - Competition & State Aid • European Commission issues Comfort letter on Cooperation at a Matchmaking Event – Towards COVID19 vaccines upscale production • European Commission publishes Evaluation and follow-up measures on jurisdictional and procedural aspects of EU merger control • EU approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy Trade / Export Controls • EU-Canada pandemic recovery bolstered by Comprehensive Economic and Trade A...

LATEST KEY DEVELOPMENTS - Competition & State Aid • Commissioner McGuinness addresses EU’s bank crisis management and deposit insurance framework, including COVID-19 crisis and State aid concerns • EU approves new and amended Member State measures to support the economy Trade / Export Controls • European Commission participates in Aid-for-Trade event on trade impacts of COVID-19 pandemic • European Commission publishes list of Member State authorities overseeing authorization m...

By Reed Smith LLP issued the following announcement on Mar. 2. Reed Smith was highlighted in 31 practice areas (six of them new), and nine of its lawyers were listed in Band 1, making them leaders in their fields, in Chambers Global 2021 rankings. Three of the firm’s practices were ranked in Band 1: Asia-Pacific Region Shipping: Litigation; UK Insurance: Mainly Policyholders; and UK Insurance Sector: Policyholder (International & Cross-Border). Individual rankings showed the most stren...

Boris Johnson has accused Brussels of endangering global efforts to combat the covid-19 pandemic, as France signalled it could follow Italy and block AstraZeneca vaccines leaving the EU. Downing Street suggested the European Commission had reneged on previous assurances it had made, after it approved Italy’s request to stop 250,000 jabs destined for Australia from leaving the country. A “frustrated” and “disappointed” Australia has also demanded a review of the...

US tightens export controls to Myanmar after anti-coup protesters killed Updated Mar 05, 2021 | 07:00 IST The Commerce Department said it was taking the measures and studying further actions "in response to the military coup and escalating violence against peaceful protesters." Protesters flash the three-fingered salute and hold images of deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi as they march in Yangon, Myanmar&nbsp | &nbspPhoto Credit:&nbspPTI The United States on Thursda...