National Law Review: The U.S. Adopted a New Sanctions Strategy

National Law Review: The U.S. Adopted a New Sanctions Strategy

Since the February 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has adopted a new, more aggressive sanctions strategy, increasingly going after parties who enable sanctioned businesses and individuals to conduct business and shield their wealth.
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