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FinCEN Decides Not Enforce BOI Reporting Penalties for U.S. Persons and Domestic Entities |
The saga of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) continues to take many twists and turns. On February 17, 2025, in Smith et al v. U.S. Department of Treasury, et al,[1] the U.S. District Court for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
41 |
3 |
2025-03-07 |
United States |
Transparency |
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Thailand Approves Extradition of Illegal Online Gambling Kingpin |
On November 10, 2025, Thailand’s Appeals Court ordered the extradition of She Zhijiang, a Chinese-Cambodian businessman accused of running one of Asia’s largest illegal online gambling... |
Austin Wahl |
41 |
12 |
2025-11-21 |
China, Thailand |
Cybercrime, Extradition, Gambling |
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From Sidelines to Settlements: How House v. NCAA and the SCORE Act Are Reshaping Global Compliance in College Sports |
The landmark House v. NCAA settlement, finalized in June 2025, marks a seismic shift in the legal and regulatory landscape of collegiate athletics in the United States (U.S.).
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Adriana Sanford |
41 |
8 |
2025-07-18 |
United States |
Antitrust Cooperation, Lawsuits, Regulation |
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U.S. Supreme Court Indicates Ruling against Mexico in Suit against Gun Manufacturers |
On March 4, 2025, the United States Supreme Court heard an oral argument concerning the lawsuit brought by the Mexican government against seven major gun manufacturers and a gun wholesaler. The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
41 |
4 |
2025-03-28 |
Mexico, United States |
Arms Trafficking |
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Beyond Disclosure: Institutionalizing Research Compliance in an Era of Foreign Influence and National Security Risk |
Amid intensifying geopolitical pressures and heightened regulatory scrutiny, leading research institutions are increasingly expected to navigate a complex landscape through robust governance,... |
Adriana Sanford |
41 |
9 |
2025-08-08 |
United States |
Compliance, National Security |
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Transnational Repression and the Reach of Sanctions: U.S. Measures Against Chinese and Hong Kong Officials |
On March 31, 2025, the United States sanctioned six Chinese and Hong Kong officials in response to acts of transnational repression.[1] Transnational repression is “any action taken by a... |
Katherine Scher |
41 |
5 |
2025-04-18 |
China, Hong Kong, United States |
Sanctions |
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5th Circuit Appellate Court Stays and then Reinstates Nationwide Injunction to Corporate Transparency Act by Texas District Court |
On December 3, 2014, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted the plaintiff’s motion for a preliminary injunction, making it effective nationwide.[1] Judge Amos... |
Bruce Zagaris |
41 |
1 |
2025-01-03 |
United States |
Transparency |
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U.S. Justice Department Seize Millions of Assets Laundered by Ransomware Operators |
On August 13, the United States (U.S.) Department of Justice (DOJ) approved the confiscation of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70.000 in cash, and a luxury car, all assets of Ianis... |
Chloe Fontenelle |
41 |
10 |
2025-08-29 |
United States |
Asset Seizure, Cybercrime, International Cooperation, Internet Crime |
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Malaysia Requests Extradition of Leissner and Pursues Asset Recovery |
More than ten years after the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, the Malaysian government continues to actively take steps in enforcement, both in trying to extradite former Goldman Sachs... |
Bruce Zagaris |
41 |
6 |
2025-05-16 |
Malaysia |
Asset Seizure, Corruption, Extradition |
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Trump Issues Executive Orders on Foreign Terrorists and Migration Enforcement |
On January 20, 2025, President Trump on his first day in office issued four executive orders (E.O.s) concerning foreign terrorists, national security, and migration and a proclamation. The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
41 |
2 |
2025-01-24 |
United States |
Terrorism |
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U.S. Court Holds FBAR Penalty Assessment Violated Taxpayer’s 7th Amendment Rights |
On September 19, 2025, United States (U.S.) District Judge Reed O’Connor in Fort Worth, Texas, dismissed the government’s suit against a taxpayer to reduce assessed penalties to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
41 |
11 |
2025-10-03 |
United States |
Bank Secrecy, Tax Enforcement |
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Canadian Government Starts Intelligence Sharing on Laundering of Fentanyl Trafficking |
On February 19, 2025, the Canadian government held the first working meeting of the new Integrated Money Laundering Intelligence Partnership (IMLIP) to facilitate the sharing of money laundering... |
Bruce Zagaris |
41 |
6 |
2025-06-06 |
Canada |
Drug Enforcement, Money Laundering |
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President Donald Trump Has Renewed Sanctions Against International Criminal Court |
On February 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (E.O.) Imposing Sanctions on the International Criminal Court authorizing economic sanctions against the International Criminal... |
Michael Plachta |
41 |
3 |
2025-02-14 |
United States |
International Criminal Court, Sanctions |
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Council of Europe Adopts Convention Establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine |
At its 1541st meeting, on October 22, 2025, the Committee of Ministers approved the draft Convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine. The ministers... |
Michael Plachta |
41 |
11 |
2025-10-24 |
Europe, Ukraine |
European Commission, European Court of Human Rights, International Courts |
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Europol Releases Its EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT) |
On June 24, 2025, Europol released its annual “European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TE-SAT)”,[1] which it has produced since 2007.
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Michael Plachta |
41 |
7 |
2025-07-03 |
European Union |
Europol, Terrorism |
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Sexual Violence Against Children is on the Rise Amidst the Ongoing Conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo |
Over the last month, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has issued multiple reports expressing concern over the alarming rate of sexual violence against... |
Morinsola Tinubu |
41 |
3 |
2025-03-07 |
Congo, Rwanda |
Abuse of Children, Crimes against Humanity, Sex Crimes |
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Stolen Egyptian Artifact Returned by the Dutch Government |
On November 2, the Netherlands’ Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced during talks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo that the Dutch government would return a Pharaoh-era... |
Lucy Carroll |
41 |
12 |
2025-11-26 |
Egypt, Netherlands |
Art and Cultural Property, Cross-Border Communication, Cultural Property |
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ICC Warrants for Taliban Leaders for Crimes Against Women and LGBTQ Individuals |
On July 8, 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) made a historic move by issuing arrest warrants for two leading figures in Afghanistan’s Taliban: Supreme Leader Haibatullah Akhundzada... |
Alexandra Manfield |
41 |
8 |
2025-07-25 |
Afghanistan |
Crimes against Humanity, International Criminal Court |
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Finnish Court finds Russian Mercenary Guilty of War Crimes |
On March 14, 2025, a Finnish court sentenced Russian mercenary Voislav Torden — formerly known as Yan Petrovsky — to life in prison for war crimes committed during Russia’s... |
Austin Wahl |
41 |
4 |
2025-03-28 |
Finland, Russia |
War Crimes |
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France Extradites Nigerian to the U.S. on Cybercrime Charges |
On August 4, 2025, France extradited to the United States (U.S.) Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukuwu, also known as “Chukwuemeka Victor Eletuo,” and “So Kwan Leung” on hacking,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
41 |
9 |
2025-08-08 |
France, United States |
Cybercrime, Extradition |