Expert insights and updates on OFAC sanctions, compliance, and enforcement from experienced sanctions attorneys.
OFAC has removed 160 names from the SDN List under Treasury's sanctions modernization initiative. Here is why it will not remove you, and what actually will.
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OFAC took its largest-ever CJNG action, sanctioning 50+ people and companies tied to the cartel, including new leader "Pelon" Gonzalez. What the SDN designations mean.
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OFAC issued Iran General License X on June 21, 2026, then revoked it on July 7 with General License X1 — cutting the Iranian oil authorization off at July 17 — and blacklisted the Shamkhani shipping network on July 14. Here is what changed and what it means for sanctions compliance.
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On June 26, 2026, OFAC added eight individuals and entities in Sudan, India, Panama, and Colombia to the SDN List under E.O. 14098. Here is who was hit and why.
Read MoreOn June 29, 2026, OFAC updated FAQ 897 and added FAQ 1261, clarifying how the SDN delisting petition process works and how to refile after a denial.
Read MoreOn June 29, 2026, OFAC launched a new Reconsideration Portal for SDN List removal petitions. Here is what changed, what a courtesy document is, and how to file.
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OFAC has reportedly pursued Hasan Piker, Medea Benjamin, and dozens of activists over a March 2026 trip to Cuba. Here is the difference between an OFAC administrative subpoena and a request for information, and how the Cuban Assets Control Regulations apply.
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A realistic timeline for OFAC SDN list removal: how long administrative delisting petitions take, when federal litigation accelerates the process, and what factors decide the outcome.
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On April 3, 2026, OFAC removed Mikhail Zadornov from the SDN List after a four-year sanctions fight. The case offers a roadmap for executives seeking removal from the SDN List under EO 14024.
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Exodus Movement agreed to pay $3.1M to settle 254 apparent Iran sanctions violations. Learn what crypto and fintech companies need to know about OFAC compliance from this enforcement action.
Read MoreA comparative analysis of how the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, and Canada used economic sanctions in 2025 — covering Russia, Iran, Venezuela, Sudan, Myanmar, and Israel, and the widening rift in Western sanctions policy.
Read MoreDiscover what it means when OFAC blocks your funds, who can unblock them, how to apply for an unblocking license, and why working with an OFAC sanctions lawyer is essential to recovering your money.
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On December 23, 2025, OFAC published amended guidance on Syria sanctions following the repeal of the Caesar Act. Learn about the significant policy shift and what remains prohibited.
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OFAC issued Belarus General License No. 13 on December 15, 2025, authorizing transactions with major Belarusian potash producers as part of a prisoner release agreement. Learn about the implications for U.S. businesses.
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OFAC levied a $4.6 million penalty on a U.S. citizen for willfully engaging in transactions involving blocked real estate owned by a sanctioned individual under the Ukraine-Russia sanctions program. Learn about the compliance lessons for real estate investors and lenders.
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OFAC designated Colombian President Gustavo Petro to the SDN List on October 24, 2025, for alleged involvement in the global drug trade. Learn about the implications and what this means for US-Colombia relations.
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OFAC settled with Fracht FWO Inc. for $1,610,775 on September 3, 2025, for violations of U.S. sanctions programs. Learn about compliance lessons for international trade.
Read MoreOFAC updated its licensing application portal on February 10, 2025, adding new features to improve access and security. Visit us for more information.
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