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63:36

Semiconductor Export Controls (Part 1): AI Chips and...

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2025/10/30

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by Miller & Chevalier Counsel Melissa Burgess and Collmann Griffin, and guest Chris Chamberlain of Morrison & Foerster to review the evolution of export controls on AI chips from October 2022 to the present. The discussion explores the variety of tools BIS has employed as it wrestles with tailoring controls, the value of BIS "is informed" letters, and chip diversion.Roadmap: The October 7 IFR and a brief tour of subsequent changes

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57:38

EU Sanctions for American Lawyers | Episode 86

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2025/10/16

Host Tim O'Toole discusses the latest EU sanctions on Russia with returning guests Collmann Griffin (Miller & Chevalier) and Dr. Tobias Ackermann (BLOMSTEIN). They focus on EU sanctions on Russia imposed that may be stricter than or conflict with their U.S. counterparts.Roadmap: Logistics of the sanctions Imports and purchase - aluminum and Russian petroleum Software Finance and crypto "Best efforts" - EU operators that own or control non-EU entities, including U.S. companies with EU-based

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51:54

Die Kunst Des Erfolgs: Navigating Foreign Investment...

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2025/10/02

On this episode of EMBARGOED! Host Tim O'Toole is joined by guests Melissa Burgess (Miller & Chevalier) and Dr. Tobias Ackerman (BLOMSTEIN) to compare and contrast the foreign investment review regimes in the EU and Germany with the CFIUS process in the U.S.Roadmap: Brief introduction to Germany's FDI regime and the EU regime A quick history of CFIUS Exploration of the types of transactions subject to review and mandatory versus voluntary filing triggers Summaries of the different filing and

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52:09

Mixing It Up with Tornado Cash, Part 2 | EMBARGOED!...

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2025/09/15

Host Tim O'Toole is joined by fellow Miller & Chevalier Member Leah Moushey to unpack the recent conviction of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, an outcome that surprised many given the jury's deadlock on the more severe money laundering and sanctions charges. The discussion explores how this case reflects the evolving enforcement landscape at the intersection of crypto, DeFi, and national security. Tim and Leah delve into the broader

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01:02:43

Looking Into the Sanctions and Export Controls...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and his guest, Miller & Chevalier Counsel Collmann Griffin, make predictions of what's next in sanctions and export controls, including Russia, Iran, Latin America, and AI chips.Roadmap: Intro Upcoming Russia sanctions and tariffs Likelihood of an Iran deal Latin America, Foreign Terrorist Organizations, Mexico, Brazil, and human rights sanctions BIS, AI chips, 50% Rule ******* Thanks to Collmann Griffin for joining

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44:42

Winding Down Sanctions: A To-Do List When a Program...

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2025/06/16

On this episode of EMBAROGED!, host Tim O'Toole and his guests, Miller & Chevalier Counsel Melissa Burgess and Collmann Griffin, explore the various ways the U.S. government lifts sanctions programs and corresponding export controls.Roadmap: So you want to lift sanctions: How can you do it? What complexities might be involved? A quick tour of history: Lifting sanctions under TWEA Section 5(b) in 1917 Lifting sanctions on China between 1969 and 1980 Syria sanctions and GL 25 Eliminating easy

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40:29

U.S. and EU Divergence in Trade and Enforcement |...

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2025/04/28

This week on EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by Dr. Tobias Ackermann (BLOMSTEIN) and Caroline Watson (Miller & Chevalier) discuss the growing divergence between the U.S. and EU on key trade issues including economic sanctions on Russia, reciprocal tariffs, and export controls.Roadmap: Increasing disparity between U.S. and EU regulations and policies, regarding Russia EU's release of 16th Sanctions Package on Russia in early March Changes in approach to Russia from the Biden

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46:12

Talking China, Cars, and Tech | EMBARGOED! Episode 80

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2025/04/22

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, Tim and guests Matt Fogarty (Lead Counsel – Trade & Human Rights, General Motors) and Caroline Watson (Counsel, Miller & Chevalier) talking about the new Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) regulations with a focus on China, cars, and tech.Roadmap: Background and rationale of ICTS regulations The amended ICTS transaction review regulations The new Connected Vehicle regulations Thoughts on the impact and trajectory of these

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01:03:12

ITAR Year in Review | EMBARGOED! Episode 79

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2025/01/16

Host Tim O'Toole and guests Melissa Burgess (Miller & Chevalier) and Johanna Reeves (Reeves & Dola, LLP) discuss changes to the ITAR that came into effect in 2024, proposed rules that could be finalized in 2025, and the enforcement outlook for the new year.Roadmap: Updates: Addition of Nicaragua as a 126.1 country and new DDTC guidance for universities Deeper dives Expansion of § 120.54: Activities that are not exports, reexports, retransfers, or temporary imports AUKUS-related changes

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50:30

Predictions for Trade in 2025: Tariffs and Sanctions...

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2024/12/09

On this episode, host Tim O'Toole and guests Richard Mojica and Laura Deegan of Miller & Chevalier discuss potential tariffs (including IEEPA and China) and sanctions changes (including Venezuela and Iran) in a second Trump term. ******* Thanks to our guests for joining us: Richard Mojica: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/richard-mojica Laura Deegan: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/laura-deegan Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com. EMBARGOED! is not

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57:58

BIS Enforcement Actions: Everything You've Ever...

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2024/11/26

On this week's EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and Miller & Chevalier's Melissa Burgess, with guest Don Pearce, currently a Senior Advisor with Torres Trade Advisory and a retired BIS Special Agent, discuss the role of BIS Special Agents in enforcement actions, plus updates to BIS enforcement policies, recent enforcement actions, and best practices for industry.Roadmap: Introduction The role of BIS Special Agents in enforcement actions (compared with the roles of other agencies like HSI or OEE

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01:00:55

Sanctions on the Ballot | EMBARGOED! Ep. 76

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2024/10/15

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and Miller & Chevalier Counsel Laura Deegan discuss how the upcoming U.S. elections could affect sanctions policy.Roadmap: Introduction A new administration is coming - What would a President Harris do? What would a President Trump do? Changes in Treasury and State appointees Country by Country: Iran, Russia, North Korea, Venezuela, Cuba ******* Thanks to Laura Deegan for joining

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56:22

Back to School | EMBARGOED! Episode 75

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2024/09/24

Host Tim O'Toole and Miller & Chevalier Senior Associate Melissa Burgess discuss export control considerations for universities, plus new export controls on advanced tech and revisions to the BIS voluntary self-disclosure regulations.Roadmap: Introduction Upcoming speaking, podcasts, and events New BIS export control compliance resources for the academic community Compliance Note and Compendium of Resources (Aug. 14, 2024) Special issues in a university/research institute environment Best

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48:59

Lucky 14: The 14th Sanctions Package Against Russia &...

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2024/08/20

This week on EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by BLOMSTEIN's Dr. Florian Wolf and Hanna Sophie Kurtz to discuss the 14th EU sanctions package against Russia and other sanctions topics.Roadmap: Introduction Background to the 14th EU sanctions package against Russia: Why was it necessary? Why was it delayed? What is its purpose, scope, and applicability? What are details of its legal framework and implementation in EU Member States? Content of the 14th sanctions package (best-effort obligation

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01:06:32

A Deep Dive into CFIUS and Reverse CFIUS | EMBARGOED!...

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2024/08/05

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by Miller & Chevalier attorneys Caroline Watson and Melissa Burgess to discuss U.S. controls on investment transactions under the CFIUS program and the new reverse CFIUS program, as well as the potential impact of the Supreme Court’s recent decision in SEC v. Jarkesy on enforcement by civil penalties. Roadmap: Intro CFIUS Outbound Investment Program (reverse CFIUS) Enforcement Penalties and the impact of Jarkesy ******* Thanks to our

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53:57

Sanctions Compliance on the High Seas: Shipping,...

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2024/06/18

In this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and guests Eric Orsini (Lloyd's List Intelligence), Laura Deegan (Miller & Chevalier), and Manny Levitt (Miller & Chevalier) focus on the shipping industry and sanctions compliance. They talk about shipping, insurance, price caps and have an extended discussion of the Dark Fleet.Road map: Introductions Introduction to the Price Cap Achieving Sanctions Goals Downstream Consequences The Dark Fleet How does China fit in? Compliance

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46:10

Demystifying the OFAC Lists: Talking De-listing With...

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2024/04/25

In this episode of EMBARGOED, host Tim O'Toole and guest Erich Ferrari discuss common questions and issues related to the OFAC delisting process.******* Thanks to Erich Ferrari for joining us: https://www.ferrariassociatespc.com/our-team/erich-ferrari/ 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

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49:17

An Update from Update 2024 | EMBARGOED! Episode 70

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2024/04/02

In this episode, host Tim O'Toole is joined by guest Doug Jacobson as they podcast live from the last day of the 2024 BIS Update Conference.Roadmap: China Russia Semiconductors ICTS Part 744 DDTC Update ******* Thanks to Doug Jacobson for joining us: https://www.jbktradelaw.com/douglas-n-jacobson 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

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50:22

If Sanctions are the New FCPA, are Export Controls...

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2024/03/13

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole is joined by Miller & Chevalier Senior Associate Melissa Burgess explore the evolving role played by export controls in U.S. sanctions policy, and discuss a few recent developments.Roadmap: "Sanctions are the New FCPA" OFAC’s revised approach to sanctions: 2021 to the present The role of BIS and export controls in response to Russia/Ukraine Second anniversary designation announcements (February 23, 2024) Recent subpoenas to maker of semiconductor

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51:41

2023 Year in Review: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly...

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2024/02/27

In this episode of EMBAROGED!, host Tim O'Toole and his guest, fellow Miller & Chevalier attorney Laura Deegan, recap sanctions developments in 2023, focusing on developments in U.S. sanctions against Russia, Iran, Venezuela, and virtual currency companies.Roadmap: RUSSIA Sanctions designation trends New directive/determinations Sector-wide determinations under E.O. 14024 Section 1(a)(i) Service-related designations under E.O. 14071 Sections 1(a)(ii), 1(b), and 5 Import-related restrictions

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