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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8422
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced that it has added an individual's name to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This action means the person's property and assets under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens and businesses are not allowed to conduct transactions with them. This decision was made because the individual met certain legal criteria. More information and the full list can be found on OFAC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has put a person on a special list because they did something wrong, so now people in America can't do business with them. This means their stuff in America is "frozen" and can't be used.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8097
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new updates to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This list includes names of individuals whose properties and financial interests that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are restricted, and it is generally unlawful for U.S. citizens to do business with them. In addition to adding new names, OFAC has also updated information on two individuals already on the list. Further details about the list and related sanctions are available on the OFAC website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has made a list of people who have been naughty with their money, and now Americans aren't allowed to do business with them. They also added more info about two people already on the list, but didn't say exactly what changed.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8090
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a notice listing individuals added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) as of January 17, 2025. These individuals have been identified based on meeting specific legal criteria, resulting in their properties and interests within U.S. jurisdiction being blocked. This means that people in the United States generally cannot legally engage in transactions with the individuals listed. More information about the sanctions and the SDN List is available on OFAC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is saying that some people are not allowed to do business in the U.S. anymore because they did something wrong, and now no one in the U.S. can trade with them. If you want more details, you’d need to check their website.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 106761
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The United States Sentencing Commission is asking for public feedback on its criteria for selecting amendments to sentencing guidelines that might be applied retroactively. They are considering whether more guidance is needed on these criteria and whether certain criteria should be included in their official rules instead of just as background commentary. They are seeking comments by April 18, 2025, and offer email or mail as submission options. This feedback will help the Commission decide on any updates to these guidelines or criteria.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States Sentencing Commission wants to know what people think about changing rules for punishing crimes, especially if these changes should also apply to past cases. They are asking everyone to share their thoughts by sending an email or letter, so they can make better decisions in the future.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95356
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added several individuals and entities to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These additions are based on evidence that they have engaged in, or are responsible for, serious human rights abuses. As a result, any property or financial assets they own within the U.S. jurisdiction are frozen, and U.S. citizens and companies are generally prohibited from dealing with them. OFAC's list can be accessed on their website for more details.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury Department has made a list of people and companies they don’t want others in America to do business with because they did really bad things related to human rights. This means these people can't use any money or things they have in the U.S. anymore.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 16424
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, has published names of individuals added to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). These individuals have had their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction blocked, and U.S. individuals and companies are generally not allowed to conduct business with them. The action was effective as of April 9, 2025. Further information about the sanctions can be found on the OFAC website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has made a list of people they are not allowed to trade with because they might be doing bad things, and they are making sure these people can't use their money in the U.S. anymore.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 2785
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced that it has added certain individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This means that any property these individuals own that falls under U.S. jurisdiction is now blocked. Additionally, U.S. citizens are generally not allowed to conduct business or transactions with these individuals. More details and the complete list are available on OFAC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has made a list of people that other Americans should not do business with because they've been naughty. If someone in America has something that belongs to these people, they have to hold onto it and not give it back.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 95911
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced the addition of several individuals to its Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. These individuals, who are current or former officials of the Venezuelan government, will have their property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. This action is based on OFAC's determination that the legal criteria for such a designation have been met under executive orders related to the situation in Venezuela.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has decided to add some Venezuelan people to a list because they believe these people did something wrong. Now, Americans can't do business with these people, and anything they own in the U.S. is frozen, like when water turns to ice in the freezer.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 13661
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published the names of certain individuals and ships that are now on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This means their assets in the U.S. are blocked, and most U.S. citizens cannot conduct business with them. The decision is based on legal criteria met by these individuals or vessels, and relevant details will be available through OFAC's website. This action officially took place on March 20, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has made a list of people and ships whose U.S. assets are frozen, and most Americans cannot do business with them. This is because they did something that broke the rules, but the document doesn't say who they are or what rules they broke exactly.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 186
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Treasury Department, has announced that certain individuals have been added to their Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This determination was made because the individuals met specific legal criteria. As a result, these individuals' assets and property within the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them. For more information, OFAC's website offers additional resources on these sanctions.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has put some people on a special list because they broke certain rules. This means their money and stuff in the U.S. are frozen, and people in the U.S. can't do business with them.

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