WorldECR highlighted our Economic Sanctions & Export Controls team's recent publication on the continuing conflict in the Middle East as U.S redesignated the Houthis as a Specially Designated Terrorist Group (SDGT) pursuant to Executive Order (E.O) 13224, as amended.  The article provided the team's perspective on preempting sanctions risks ahead of the looming designation, quoting, "[f]rom now until 16 February 2024 (when the Houthi designation goes into effect), persons should be cautious in engaging in any transactions