Sidhardha Kamaraju

Sidhardha Kamaraju

December 19, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Enemy of the State: Foreign Sovereign Immunity and Criminal Prosecutions after ‘Halkbank’

Now that the Halkbank and In re Grand Jury Subpoena decisions have made clear that foreign sovereign immunity does not prevent DOJ from enforcing grand jury subpoenas through criminal contempt charges, state-owned corporations must understand these risks and incorporate them as the costs of doing business in the United States.

By Sidhardha Kamaraju and Aaron Wiltse

10 minute read

November 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Get Your Popcorn Ready: Sanctions Regulations Involving Artwork and Media Content in a Post-'Chevron' World

When many consider U.S. sanctions, they think about familiar targets like foreign banks and energy companies. But the United States has similarly used sanctions to pursue individuals and entities that operate in the creative arena, like foreign TV networks and movie studios, art collectors and movie producers. Going forward, however, U.S. regulators may find it hard to police creative industries after the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, discussed here.

By Sidhardha Kamaraju and Aaron Wiltse

11 minute read

October 25, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'I'm Sorry, That's Classified.' Navigating Issues of Classified Information in White Collar Prosecutions

A discussion of The DOJ's increased focus on cross-border investigations and the intersection with classified information.

By Sidhardha Kamaraju and Aaron Wiltse

10 minute read