Author Archives: Torres Law - Customs & Global Trade

ILN Today Post
March 3, 2023

Torres Talks Trade Podcast Season 2 Episode 2A Whistleblower’s Nightmare:  The Uncovering of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad Scandal

By Torres Law - Customs & Global Trade

In this week’s episode, we discuss the unique high-profile whistleblower case involving the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, describing corruption, bribery, and money laundering conspiracy involving PetroSaudi, the former Malaysian Prime Minister, businessman Jho Low, well-established banks, and the courageous man who blew the whistle to uncover the scheme. Host Olga Torres is joined by Xavier Justo, the famous whistleblower and former Director of International Business Development for PetroSaudi International. 

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ILN Today Post
February 27, 2023

White House Announces New U.S. & G7 Actions Against Russia On One-Year Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion 

By Torres Law - Customs & Global Trade

On February 24, 2023, the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the White House announced a series of actions that the U.S. and Group of 7 (“G7”) will take to support Ukraine and impose further costs on Russia. 

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ILN Today Post
February 23, 2023

Torres Talks Trade Podcast Season 2 Episode 1The New Trend of Suing OFAC

By Torres Law - Customs & Global Trade

This week’s episode covers the “new trend” of suing and challenging OFAC decisions and discusses some recent lawsuits against OFAC. Host Olga Torres is joined by Erich Ferrari, Founder and Principal Attorney of Ferrari & Associates, a law firm that provides expert advice on U.S. economic and trade sanctions.

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ILN Today Post
February 21, 2023

We’re Back… With an all-new season of the Torres Talks Trade Podcast 

By Torres Law - Customs & Global Trade

We’re back with new episodes, new guest speakers, and new trending topics. During the podcast trade lawyers and subject matter expert guests discuss timely topics on trade and national security in an informal and informative setting. Join us for lively commentary as we dissect complex areas of the law in a podcast that attempts to bring trade to the people, or as we say “trade in plain English.”

The Torres Talks Trade Podcast covers risks in trade and national security with an emphasis on emerging and controlled technologies, geopolitics, defense, cyber security, and supply chain. 

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