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Go Ahead and Offer the Senator a Cup of Coffee

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 02.21.08

As detailed in the attached bullet analysis, the Senate Select Committee on Ethics, in response to the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (“HLOGA”), published new guidance concerning the gift exceptions for items of little intrinsic value and food offered other than as part of a meal. Although the Senate clarifications arguably clear up very little, they are a good reminder that it is time to update company codes of conduct and compliance manuals in light of the many new requirements established by HLOGA.

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Client Alert | 8 min read | 04.27.26

Deadlock Broken: EU Adopts 20th Russia Sanctions Package

The EU has adopted its 20th package of sanctions in connection with Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, resolving a prolonged internal political deadlock that had been caused by vetoes from Hungary and Slovakia. The package amends Regulations 833/2014, 269/2014, and 765/2006 and the respective Council Decisions and Implementing Regulations. The texts entered into force on 24 April 2026. They are available through this link....