​Updates on the recent Russian-related § 1782 applications – U.S. courts weigh discovery requests tied to sanctions, shareholder disputes, and asset battles.

Section 1782 of Title 28 of the U.S. Code allows parties to seek discovery in U.S. courts for use in foreign proceedings. In recent years, Russian...

American Lawyer Defending Russians for Nearly 30 Years: Interview with Bruce Marks

READ THE ARTICLE In the late 1990s, Bruce Marks became one of the co-founders of EPAM. In his first major case with the firm, he brought claims by...

Bruce Marks is invited to speak at the XIII St. Petersburg International Legal Forum held on May 19-21, 2025

Bruce Marks, Managing Member of Marks & Sokolov, LLC, is invited to speak at the XIII St. Petersburg International Legal Forum held on May...

Marks & Sokolov, LLC Terminates Its Engagement by Ye (Kanye West)

Marks & Sokolov, LLC has terminated its engagement by Ye (Kanye West).  The firm condemns anti-Semitic statements and conduct in all forms,...

Thomas Sullivan speaks at the Offshore Disputes Week, Cayman Islands

Thomas Sullivan, senior attorney at Marks &Sokolov, LLC speaks on March 24th-26th at the Offshore Disputes Week, Cayman Islands. More than 100...

Lessons that May be Learned from Failed Transactions and a Proposal for Owners of Aircraft and Yachts on the OFAC SDN List

While it is possible to buy a grounded Russian owned aircraft if the owner and the aircraft are not on the OFAC SDN List (the U.S. Office of Foreign...

"Doing business with the BRICS" Conference, Washington DC

by | May 29, 2014 | Blog, M&S Updates

Tom Sullivan was a speaker at the 2nd annual “Doing business with the BRICS” Conference held on May 13, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
The program was sponsored by The Eurasia Center along with Embassy of the Russian Federation and Diplomatic missions of Brazil, India, China and South Africa.
Tom discussed the recent situation in Ukraine and series of executive orders signed by President Obama imposing sanctions on Russian government officials and members of the inner circle in order to pressure the Russian government to alter its policies toward Ukraine.
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See handout materials Tom Sullivan was a speaker at the 2nd annual “Doing business with the BRICS” Conference held on May 13, 2014 in Washington, D.C.
The program was sponsored by The Eurasia Center along with Embassy of the Russian Federation and Diplomatic missions of Brazil, India, China and South Africa.
Tom discussed the recent situation in Ukraine and series of executive orders signed by President Obama imposing sanctions on Russian government officials and members of the inner circle in order to pressure the Russian government to alter its policies toward Ukraine.
See Agenda
See handout materials