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Graham Act in Place as US and EU Adjust Pressure on Russians, The Export Practitioner
September 30, 2026
The Export Practitioner cited a Morgan Lewis LawFlash authored by partners Katelyn Hilferty and Carl Valenstein and associates Eli Rymland-Kelly and Andrey Ignatenko about the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and its implications for businesses navigating expanded US sanctions and tariff restrictions.
The article draws on the Morgan Lewis analysis of new sanctions provisions targeting Russian government affiliates, oligarchs, financial institutions, maritime networks, and other parties involved in sanctions evasion. The legislation also expands potential secondary sanctions exposure for non-US financial institutions and other intermediaries, underscoring the importance of assessing ownership structures, counterparties, and financial relationships as companies prepare for implementation.
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The article draws on the Morgan Lewis analysis of new sanctions provisions targeting Russian government affiliates, oligarchs, financial institutions, maritime networks, and other parties involved in sanctions evasion. The legislation also expands potential secondary sanctions exposure for non-US financial institutions and other intermediaries, underscoring the importance of assessing ownership structures, counterparties, and financial relationships as companies prepare for implementation.
Read the full article from The Export Practitioner >>
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