Federal regulations

OFAC updates identifying information for one person on the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, requiring U.S. businesses to verify counterparties against this list to maintain compliance.

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denies exemption applications from 18 individuals with epilepsy or seizure disorders seeking to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.

U.S. Department of Commerce imposes antidumping duties on polypropylene corrugated boxes imported from Vietnam following affirmative determinations by Commerce and the International Trade Commission.

OFAC adds individuals to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, blocking all U.S.-jurisdiction assets and prohibiting transactions by U.S. persons with listed entities.

U.S. Commerce Department preliminarily finds countervailable subsidies in Chinese aluminum foil for the January 1–December 31, 2024 review period and rescinds the review for five companies.

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.