Similarly, the VTB bank case recently was interestingly. VTB was sued in some complaint about the downing of the MH-17 flight but despite OFAC providing an exem

Similarly, the VTB bank case recently was interestingly. VTB was sued in some complaint about the downing of the MH-17 flight but despite OFAC providing an exemption for legal services the law firm they chose couldn't get any bank to process their payment. Maybe some sharp legal mind will argue that sanctions have a chilling effect that can violate the accused's right to counsel.