OFAC Guidance - Legal Fee Guidance (2010)

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TURBOFAC Commentary (378 words)

Notes:

1) This guidance applies cross-programmatically, and is directly referred to in the notes to the general licenses for the provision of certain legal services (see e.g. 542.507).

2) This guidance/policy was initially made public on 07/21/2008. It was amended on July 23, 2010 to add footnote 2.

3) Concerning the reference to the "OFAC's policies allowing for the issuance of specific licenses for a Blocked Party to receive fresh funds from unblocked sources outside the United States and to raise funds in the United States through an authorized legal defense fund," note that since the release of this guidance OFAC has generally authorized the receipt of payments from fresh funds in many programs, and has generally authorized "legal defense funds" in others (see, 595.515, 597.513 and 594.517).

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Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings (Legal Fee Guidance) ​(2010)

TURBOFAC Commentary (378 words)

Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs Incurred in Challenging the Blocking of U.S. Persons in Administrative or Civil Proceedings (Legal Fee Guidance) (2010)