Coronavirus

The recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19 has quickly evolved from a local issue to a global crisis. In addition to the tragic human loss, the disease is having and will continue to have a profound economic impact. On this page we will be providing regular legal updates on issues affecting our clients’ businesses around the world. Below is a list of our published updates.

 

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Returning to Work (While Social Distancing): Top Considerations for US Employers
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Good News Is Coming for Wind and Solar Projects: Potential Extension of the Construction Safe Harbor Period Is Expected
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Opinion of the Federal Antitrust Commission regarding the Resolution issued by CENACE on April 29, 2020
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SEC, NASDAQ Provide Additional Guidance and Temporary Exceptions as the Effects of COVID-19 Continue to Impact Public Companies
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US IRS Provides Guidance Regarding Employee Retention Tax Credit Under the CARES Act
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US CARES Act: Relief Available to US Subsidiaries of Latin American Companies
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Publication of actions to ensure the reliability of the National Electric Grid due to the COVID-19 pandemic (suspension of pre-operational tests)
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The Mexican Competition Commission enacts emergency regulatory provisions governing service of process through e-mail during the pandemic
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (Eighth part | Federal Judicial Branch)
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G20 announces debt service suspension initiative for low-income countries
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (Seventh part, Ministry of Health)
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For COVID-19 Competitor Collaborations, DOJ Antitrust Division’s “Business Review Letter” Offers Easy and Likely Effective Antitrust Protection
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Regulatory Update: Advisers Act Filing Relief
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (Sixth part, Supreme Court of Justice)
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Payroll Protection Program and the Bank Secrecy Act: Balancing Aid to Small Businesses with Financial Crime Risks
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (second part)
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Most pending US M&A deals are proceeding as agreed, despite COVID-19
We highlight the responses companies are taking in light of the current environment and the arguments some buyers are making to terminate transactions
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Latin American Arbitration: Navigating the Pandemic
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COVID-19 and Data Protection Compliance in the US
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Addressing the Coming Wave of COVID-19 Fraud and Corruption Allegations in International Arbitration
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (fifth part, Council of the Federal Judiciary)
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COVID-19 Triggers DOJ and State AG Initiatives, and a Proposed Federal Addition to United States’ Price Gouging Framework
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Welcome to the CARES Act Title IV and Federal Reserve Main Street Loan Facility Eligibility Tool
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SEC Emphasizes Importance of Robust Forward-Looking Disclosure for Q1 to Address COVID-19
Practical Steps to Approach Q1 Disclosures
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The CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Loan Program for Smaller and Specially Qualified Businesses
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Resolutions and provisions issued by the National Banking and Securities Commission to face the contingency derived from SARS Cov-2 (COVID-19)
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Temporary measures published by the Mexican Central Bank (Banco de Mexico) due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic
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Paycheck Protection Program: Participation by Non-Bank Lenders
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Lending a Helping Hand: non-profit benefits under the CARES Act
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Using Data to Combat COVID-19
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (fourth part)
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Branch closings in Mexico
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COVID-19: Legal impact in Mexico, measures issued by various authorities (third part)
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Extension for compliance with the Resolution that amends the General Provisions applicable to credit institutions
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Measures related to compliance with provisions on prevention of operations in Mexico
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Recommendations regarding the payment of dividends and repurchase of shares in Mexico
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Special accounting standards in Mexico
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US branches of non-US banks: Access to US COVID-19 facilities and programs
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Hospital and Health Care Provider Reimbursement under the CARES Act
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Post CARES Act: Infrastructure Stimulus Contemplated for Phase 4