In the penultimate episode of 2020, Brian and Tim share their initial impressions of the new E.O. restricting U.S. person securities transactions involving Communist Chinese Military Companies, discuss the "phantom" Military End-User List that may or may not be issued by BIS, and ask "What's up with TikTok?" after another preliminary injunction and near radio silence from CFIUS. Then, in the Lightning Round, we give quick takes on the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist and its possible impact on President-elect...
In the penultimate episode of 2020, Brian and Tim share their initial impressions of the new E.O. restricting U.S. person securities transactions involving Communist Chinese Military Companies, discuss the "phantom" Military End-User List that may or may not be issued by BIS, and ask "What's up with TikTok?" after another preliminary injunction and near radio silence from CFIUS. Then, in the Lightning Round, we give quick takes on the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist and its possible impact on President-elect Biden's Iran agenda and bring things back around to China with brief reflections on the latest Hong Kong- and North Korea-related sanctions designations.
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EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out!
Timestamps:
0:10 Introduction and Roadmap
The Rundown
6:09 EO 13959 re: securities investments in CCMCs
22:25 The "Phantom" MEU List
33:42 What's up with TikTok?
47:40 Lightning Round
48:00 Will the assassination of Iran's top nuclear scientist prevent Biden from reentering the JCPOA?
55:50 Latest Hong Kong and North Korea designations from OFAC
1:03:34 Final Thoughts
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