LexisNexis Has The Resources You Need To Navigate The Developing Situation In Ukraine

The heartbreaking situation in Ukraine continues to change by the minute. In addition to being a humanitarian crisis, the war in Ukraine is having very real consequences on people and businesses around the world.

LexisNexis is standing with Ukraine and condemning the Russian invasion. At the same time, they’re compiling critical resources to help citizens and businesses, both in Ukraine and abroad, to navigate the continually changing legal landscape. From news and regulatory updates, to practical guidance, to up-to-the-minute information on sanctions, LexisNexis has created the one-stop-shop you need for legal resources related to the war in Ukraine.

The Ultimate Ukraine Invasion Resource Kit

For all things legal related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, you’ll want to start with the Ukraine Invasion Resource Kit published by Practical Guidance, LexisNexis’ popular, data-driven source for legal guidance and analysis. The Ukraine Invasion Resource Kit covers all legal issues that might be relevant to advising your clients or your business through the shifting situation in Ukraine, including cybersecurity preparedness, financial transactions, the impacts of Russian sanctions, potential divestitures of business interests, and supplier contracts in the region.

Use your Lexis or Lexis+ login credentials to access the resource kit from Practical Guidance with your subscription. For those who do not have access to Practical Guidance, there is an option to sign up for a 7-day free trial to access this important information.

The Latest News on the Ukraine Invasion

Law360 has long been recognized as the go-to source for news and analysis on legal developments around the world. While Law360 is normally a subscription-based service, Lexis is again offering free access to Law360’s legal news coverage of the war in Ukraine. This is your best source for information on the law and business issues developing from the Ukraine conflict, including up-to-the-minute news coverage and expert analysis.

In addition to breaking news, LexisNexis is tracking public sentiment regarding the Ukraine war. Its Rule of Law Monitor is the first tool to continuously track public sentiment on the rule of law in 170 countries, coinciding with the company’s own strong commitment to the rule of law. Within the tool, LexisNexis is specifically tracking the global reaction to the war in Ukraine, so you keep your finger on the pulse of public sentiment when advising your clients or making business decisions. Currently, the global reaction is one of universal disapproval, with 67% of monitored countries disapproving of Russia’s military action (and 76% outside of Asia).

Within Russia itself, less than half of the population currently approves of their country’s actions. Keeping tabs on this number could play a crucial role in advising clients in Russia in the coming weeks and months.

The Current State of Russian Sanctions

The invasion of Ukraine has resulted in numerous sanctions against Russia that could have serious ramifications for global businesses, and the sanctions landscape is continually evolving. LexisNexis offers the resources you need to stay on top of the most updated sanctions information in order to protect yourselves and your clients and ensure that you’re acting ethically.

LexisNexis State Net is a valuable resource for proactively searching and identifying billis and regulations that are relevant to your practice or business, including emerging sanctions against Russia. The State Net team is developing an issues screening search specifically related to Ukraine sanctions in order to aid compliance departments in staying on top of ongoing developments.

In addition, they’ve been publishing the Legislative Deep Dive Podcast to provide an even deeper understanding of legal and regulatory developments. There are currently three informative episodes concerning sanctions and compliance related to the war in Ukraine:

• The State of States’ Sanctions on Russia: This is an in-depth discussion of the legality of various U.S. states’ sanctions against Russia, as well as additional tools at states’ disposal for supporting the U.S. government’s Russian sanctions
• The Art of Compliance with Russian Sanctions: Not surprisingly, the unprecedented sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war are incredibly complex. This podcast breaks down the challenges involved with implementing and complying with those sanctions on a practical level.
• Govs Impose State Sanctions on Russia: The state-level imposition of sanctions against Russia is notable, given that sanctioning a foreign government is usually the providence of our federal government. This episode looks at the actions various states are taking in relation to Russian sanctions, and whether or not they might ultimately be legal.

Ukraine Human Rights and Immigration Efforts

LexisNexis’ dedication to advancing the rule of law in Ukraine doesn’t stop with offering resources to help lawyers and businesses navigate the ongoing invasion. They’re also focusing on a number of efforts to help the actual people on the ground in Ukraine who need assistance the most.

Two mobile apps are making a huge difference. The first is the free Human RightsApp, which offers access to critical international human rights law instruments and guidance. Developed by LexisNexis in conjunction with the Australian Human Rights Commission, the app is searchable by instrument name or theme, giving users an invaluable resource for understanding their rights as the atrocities in Ukraine continue to unfold. The other free app making a difference is the eyeWitness to Atrocities App, which allows Ukrainian citizens to use their smartphones to document evidence of potential war crimes. The app includes a dedicated Ukraine Resources Hub.

As refugees continue to flee the situation in Ukraine, immigration law is going to be hugely important. LexisNexis has joined forces with the Ukraine Advice Project UK, a UK initiative that connects Ukranians with free immigration and asylum advice from qualified lawyers and makes sure those lawyers have updated materials on immigration law issues.

LexisNexis is committed to offering continuing support to the people of Ukraine and providing the legal community with the resources it needs to navigate the ongoing conflict. As the situation continues to develop, LexisNexis should serve as your go-to Ukraine resource for all the breaking news and up-to-date issues you need to run your business and advise your clients.