On May 1, 2026, Donald Trump signed a new executive order significantly expanding U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba. The order reflects a renewed effort to tighten economic pressure on the Cuban government by broadening the scope of sanctionable conduct, increasing exposure for foreign financial institutions, and targeting corruption and human rights abuses more directly. For companies with even indirect connections to Cuba, the message is clear:...

Recent enforcement actions by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) highlight a clear and consistent message for companies engaged in global trade: export control compliance programs are no longer optional—they are foundational risk management requirements. Three recent cases—two involving unlicensed exports to Entity List parties and one addressing antiboycott violations—underscore the breadth of BIS enforcement priorities and the recurring compliance...

As organizations rapidly adopt artificial intelligence, many are overlooking a critical exposure point: third-party AI risk. Companies are not just deploying AI internally—they are increasingly relying on vendors, platforms, and service providers that embed AI into their offerings. From SaaS providers using generative AI to analytics vendors deploying machine learning models, AI risk is now embedded across the third-party ecosystem. This creates a fundamental shift...

The U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) recently imposed a $36 million penalty on General Electric (GE) for widespread violations of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). The enforcement action highlights persistent compliance failures across multiple dimensions — including technical data exports, licensing errors, and internal control breakdowns — and serves as a critical reminder of the risks companies face in...

As companies accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence tools across business functions, one reality is becoming increasingly clear: AI risk is not theoretical—it is operational, immediate, and enterprise-wide. From generative AI tools used in marketing and legal functions to machine learning embedded in products and decision-making systems, organizations face a rapidly evolving risk landscape that cuts across privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance....