A Compliance Update

Cargo containers on a ship in port, Baltimore, MD.

Cargo containers on a ship in port, Baltimore, MD.

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Posted Friday, January 12, 2024 11:20 pm

We have prepared for our readers a collection of stories, current and recent, which illustrate the pitfalls of lax compliance programs.

While the lessons are familiar to the seasoned practitioner, we encourage their sharing across the rank and file. These pieces are paywall free.

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Vol 46 No. 42, October 19, 2026

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Treasury Targets Law Firm and Maritime Network Supporting Iranian Trade

The U.S. Treasury Department on October 21 sanctioned law firm Karnakis and Karnakis , five associated individuals, a cargo fleet operator, and two shipping agents. OFAC also identified nine vessels as blocked property and issued two limited Iran-related general licenses.

Trump to Join Quad Summit as Four-Nation Group Seeks New Momentum

President Trump’s expected participation in a November leaders’ summit could revive a grouping whose momentum has faltered amid diplomatic tensions and competing U.S. priorities.

DHS DeepSeek Removal Order Extends to Third-Party AI Products, Raising Supplier Due Diligence Questions

The Department of Homeland Security has published an order excluding DeepSeek products from federal civilian procurements and requiring their removal from agency information systems. Its reach extends beyond the Chinese developer’s own offerings to “third-party products and services developed using DeepSeek implementations,” raising questions about how federal suppliers identify and document the models underlying their products.

Pentagon Reports Research Security Audits at 30 Universities as MI5 Warns of Chinese Funding Links

The Pentagon’s university audits and MI5’s warning expose a common research security problem: a collaborator’s institutional affiliation may not reveal who ultimately funds or benefits from the work.

Aid and Comfort

President Trump issued an executive order on October 16 implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 while waiving its tariff provisions and numerous sanctions and restrictions.

OFAC & State Roll Out Trade Secret Sanctions on Chinese Fund

The sanctions bring trade-secret risk directly into investment compliance, requiring banks, fund managers, and technology companies to assess their exposure to the designated MiraclePlus entities.