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U.S. government contractors are going to face a variety of legal implications from the events unfolding in Afghanistan – which will vary depending upon the existence of assets, facilities, contracts, or personnel in Afghanistan. This alert addresses just some common issues that have arisen in assisting clients that had operations in Afghanistan.
- It is probable that the U.S. will issue economic sanctions in the very near term based on the likelihood of widespread human rights violations and atrocities.
- It is probable that former Afghan officials will make a claim that they remain the legitimate government of Afghanistan, in exile.
- The Afghan Embassy in Washington still appears to be operational, but the ability to “legally” shut down an Afghan legal entity via the embassy will become increasingly difficult.
- U.S. government contractors should determine if there are any U.S. export licenses or Technical Assistance Agreements in place, which may need to be terminated.
Source:
- Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP: Collapse of Afghanistan – Operational and Compliance Considerations
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