Anthony Rapa

Anthony Rapa

February 14, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Five Geopolitical and International Trade Issues for U.S. Businesses to Watch in 2023

Last year marked an inflection point in the geopolitics of the 21st century, with the Biden administration declaring the post-Cold War era "definitively…

By Anthony Rapa and Justin Chiarodo

7 minute read

September 22, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Recent Developments in U.S. Supply Chain Security: Preparing for Compliance Risks Under the ICTS Rules, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and the National Critical Capabilities Defense Act

A discussion of three recent initiatives that exemplify these trends: the regulations on securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services supply chain, the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, and the proposed National Critical Capabilities Defense Act.

By Anthony Rapa and Justin Chiarodo

10 minute read

May 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A Snapshot of Russia-Related Sanctions and Export Controls

This article provides a snapshot of the U.S. measures currently in place.

By Anthony Rapa and Matthew J. Thomas

8 minute read

February 28, 2022 | Corporate Counsel

Dos and Don'ts for GCs for Sanctions and Export Controls Internal Investigations

While there is no "one size fits all" approach to conducting an investigation, this article suggests some dos and don'ts to keep in mind.

By Mario Mancuso, Anthony Rapa and Carrie Schroll

8 minute read

September 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

10 Takeaways From OFAC's Settlement Agreements With Non-U.S. Banks

Two recent settlement agreements between the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control and non-U.S. financial institutions offer several important lessons for non-U.S. banks and non-U.S. companies conducting global transactions.

By Mario Mancuso, Anthony Rapa, Sanjay Mullick and Anais Bourbon

8 minute read

June 18, 2021 | New York Law Journal

President Biden Issues Executive Order Prohibiting Certain Investments in Chinese Companies in the Defense and Surveillance Sectors

The nature of the prohibitions under the new EO largely are the same as under the prior EO issued by President Trump, though there are significant substantive differences as to the mechanics of designation and the scope of their reach.

By Mario Mancuso, Anthony Rapa and Jeremy Iloulian

9 minute read

September 10, 2019 | Corporate Counsel

A Guide for GCs Investigating Suspected Economic Sanctions and Export Control Violations

When a company discovers that it may have committed a violation of economic sanctions or export control (ES/EC) laws, it needs to react swiftly and methodically.

By Mario Mancuso, Sanjay Mullick, Anthony Rapa and Abigail Cotterill

6 minute read

May 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal

OFAC Leans in on Sanctions Compliance: A Renewed Focus on Enforcement

On May 2, 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took a significant step by issuing the framework for OFAC Compliance Commitments, which formally puts companies on notice of OFAC's expectations with respect to an effective economic sanctions compliance program.

By Mario Mancuso, Sanjay Mullick, Anthony Rapa and Abigail Cotterill

10 minute read