Federal regulations

The State Department designates the Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras as foreign terrorist organizations, exposing US businesses engaging with these groups to federal criminal liability and asset freezes.

USPTO designates Madrid e-Filing system for international trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol, enabling informal communication and deficiency correction during certification review.

OFAC has added persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking their U.S. assets and prohibiting transactions with them by U.S. persons.

Michigan Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold public Zoom meetings to examine artificial intelligence and civil rights issues affecting the state.

The Bureau of Industry and Security reclassifies the United Arab Emirates to Country Group A:5, expanding license exceptions for UAE exports including military items, satellites, and dual-use technology in oil, gas, desalination, and nuclear sectors.

OFAC updates identifying information for individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, affecting U.S. businesses engaged in international transactions.

OFAC has added persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking all U.S.-jurisdiction property and prohibiting U.S. persons from transacting with them.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seeks OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act for revisions to Entry/Immediate Delivery Application and ACE Cargo Release information collection procedures.

OFAC has added one or more persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, freezing their U.S. assets and prohibiting American persons from conducting transactions with them.

OFAC has added persons to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking all U.S. property and transactions involving them, and updated identifying information for an existing designee.