US Sanctions


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number
Expertise Level



Overview/Description

This course provides an overview of US sanctions, exploring their nature, purposes, and practical significance for international business. It offers valuable insights on compliance practices for businesses and their employees whose transactions may be restricted by sanctions. In this course, you will learn about what sanctions are, reasons why they are implemented, procedures for complying with applicable regulations when conducting business that may be subject to them, and includes examples of current US-imposed sanctions.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group, PLLC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with statutes, regulations, or other legal authority. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.



Target Audience
employee of a business or organization that conducts business internationally

Expected Duration (hours)
0.3

Lesson Objectives

US Sanctions

  • discover the key concepts covered in this course
  • recognize common measures used to achieve the purpose of sanctions
  • Knowledge Check: What Are Sanctions?
  • identify the reasons why sanctions are implemented against foreign governments
  • Knowledge Check: Implementation of Sanctions
  • recognize compliance procedures when conducting business that may be subject to sanctions
  • Knowledge Check: Procedures for Compliance
  • Course Number:
    lc_lchr01_e35_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone