In a scenario that has played out across the country for nearly a year now, a group of restaurants based in Ohio were ordered by government authorities to close their on-site dining operations to abate the spread of the coronavirus… more

This post summarizes some of the significant developments in the Northern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Texas for the month of December 2020. Uniloc 2017 LLC v. Google LLC, No. 2:18-cv-00493-JRG-RSP (E.D. Tex. Dec. 14… more

Domestic preference rules are set to change again, as just recently (January 25, 2021), President Biden continued his series of first-week Executive Orders with a new Order on Ensuring the Future Is Made in All of America by All of… more

In the recent case of Granite Construction Co., ASBCA 62281, the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals granted partial summary judgment to a contractor that sought delay damages under FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work—overcoming the… more

On January 20, 2021, the Biden Administration issued a memorandum to all agencies announcing a regulatory freeze. The memorandum applies to a number of rules, including those rules that have been published in the Federal Register, or… more

On Jan. 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) issued a notice, “Making Permanent Regulatory Flexibilities Provided During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency by Exempting Certain Medical Devices From Premarket… more

The Department of Justice recently followed through on its stated intent to bring criminal actions against companies and individuals for alleged anticompetitive employment practices. Our Antitrust and Labor & Employment Groups explain… more

The Delaware Court of Chancery’s docket exploded with expedited “broken” deal litigation in 2020, driven by the impact of COVID-19. Beyond pandemic-related merger litigation, stockholder plaintiffs remained focused on claims involving… more

On December 24, 2020, the Federal Court issued a decision in a patent infringement action pursuant to s. 6(1) of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations relating to silodosin (Allergan’s RAPAFLO): Allergan Inc v… more

There has been considerable discussion about potential health and environmental risks from a family of chemicals generally known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). There are many family members and from a risk standpoint… more

On 19 January 2021, the German Chancellor and Federal Prime Ministers passed a new resolution on further measures to combat the Corona pandemic. The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs implemented this resolution in a new… more

JANUARY 2020 - FEDERAL APPELLATE COURTS - U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - El Paso County, Texas, et al. v. Donald J. Trump, et al. On January 8, 2020, a divided panel of the court quickly granted a stay of… more

Most Counties to Remain in Most Restrictive Tier of the State’s Blueprint - As California begins to see the recent surge in COVID-19 infections recede, the state is lifting some of the most stringent restrictions on economic and… more

As predicted following Joe Biden’s election as President of the United States, the new administration announced last week that it has directed the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to consider whether… more

On December, 2020 the International Organization of Securities Commissions (“IOSCO”) published the FR12/2020 report (“Report”), that identified many possible risks regarding investing in crypto-assets, including lack of market… more

What: Three days into the new administration, President Biden has issued an additional Executive Order (EO or Order) impacting government contractors, U.S. manufacturers, and grantees and other recipients of federal financial… more

Some of America's largest energy customers issued an unprecedented policy statement, advocating that the federal government implement ambitious policies to modernize the electric grid, expand access to organized wholesale electricity… more

The COVID-19 pandemic has spread throughout the globe, infecting more than 90 million people and causing almost two million deaths (see "Tracking coronavirus' global spread"). SARS-CoV-2 infection is the cause of the COVID-19… more

On December 22, the Colombian government issued the Decree 1733 of 2020 which regulates Law 2024 of 2020, the so-called “Fair Payments Law”. The Fair Payments Law established that all payments in money caused as consideration in… more

The courts of England are some of the most established for dealing with complex commercial litigation. The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) that apply to civil litigation are robust and provide a clear framework for the cost-effective… more

El 25 de enero de 2021 fue sancionada la Ley 2080, por medio de la cual se introducen modificaciones importantes a la Ley 1437 de 2011, reformando el Código de Procedimiento Administrativo y de lo Contencioso Administrativo. Holland &… more

On January 11, 2020, the Broad Institute, Verily Life Sciences, and Microsoft announced a strategic partnership to accelerate biomedical innovations through the Terra platform. Terra was originally developed by the Broad Institute… more

In 2020, the pandemic created a critical shift in the way organizations operate. Suddenly, companies that traditionally had their workforces on premise in offices were now exploring technologies to help scale and empower remote… more

After the political and constitutional upheaval of the last four years that has been Brexit, a trade deal - the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement - was finally reached between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) on… more

Real estate leases, purchase contracts, and contracts frequently include “codas” or “finales,” such as exhibits, schedules, and addenda, attached at the back. Just as it’s vital that musicians follow the composer’s “turn-by-turn”… more

On January 12, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order (the CDC Order), which will require all air passengers travelling to the United States from a foreign country to present either of the following… more

With a total of 54 cases filed, 2020 was a record year for cases filed under the ICSID Convention, and with a total of 72 treaty-based cases, an important year in general for Investor-State Arbitration… more

Freeman Law’s “The Tax Court in Brief” covers every substantive Tax Court opinion, providing a weekly brief of its decisions in clear, concise prose. The Week of January 18 – January 22, 2021 - Adams Challenge (UK) Limited v… more

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER CZECH REPUBLIC LAW - I. Types of Real Property Transactions a) Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land b) Purchase of a developed plot of land c) Purchase of a building (that is not… more

Executive Order directs agencies to repeal rules and policies implementing regulatory reforms. Included among the seventeen executive orders signed by President Biden on his first day in office was an order revoking six regulatory… more

Within the first days of taking office, President Biden signed many Executive Orders – one of which directs the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to consider… more

Lenders play a large role in the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness review and appeals process. The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act” or “PPP2 Act”)… more

The emergence of the token-based economy, allowing people to buy and sell goods using new types of currencies, will have far reaching legal ramifications… more

Following a dramatic pause starting last spring, the hotel purchase and sale market has begun to show signs of a rebound. A significant challenge to these sales, however, is the remaining uncertainty around the COVID-19 pandemic and… more

The Food and Drug Administration has now approved two different mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna and Pfizer) under the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to be distributed in the U.S. for use in persons 18 years of age and older… more

On January 12, 2021, the Federal Court issued its public decision in four patent infringement actions pursuant to subsection 6(1) of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations brought by Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS)… more

Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is becoming increasingly available, how can employers encourage employees to receive it? Beyond requiring the shots as a mandatory condition of employment – which is not an option many employers are… more

Parkinson’s disease is a devastating, incurable, progressive and degenerative neurological disease that affects movement. There are no biomarkers available and it is diagnosed by symptomology alone. Unfortunately, the symptoms can be… more

In December 2020, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (“PTAB” or “Board”) designated an opinion as precedential (Sotera Wireless, Inc. v. Masimo Corporation), where the Board instituted trial, i.e., did not exercise its discretion to… more

There are a few things to keep in mind in regard to the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) and the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan forgiveness review process. Adding on to the initial PPP funding, the Economic Aid… more

There were many changes to immigration processes and procedures in the United States in just the past year, partially as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and partially as a result of the Trump Administration, which was more… more

In the aftermath of Barr v. American Association of Political Consultants, Inc.—the Supreme Court decision from July that held the TCPA’s government-debt exception to be an unconstitutional content-based restriction on speech—the… more

On January 19, 2021, the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) in consultation with the Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) posted new forgiveness application forms and the Interim Final Rule on Loan Forgiveness Requirements and… more

In Marshall v. Marshall, a son, who was a trust beneficiary, sued his mother and brother alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and sought a declaratory judgment that they violated an in terrorem clause of the will. No. 14-18-00094-CV… more

Join David Ackert as he interviews Kelly Harbour, Director of Client Relations and Innovation at Goulston & Storrs, in this episode of the Market Leaders Podcast. Tune in to hear them discuss: • How she overhauled the data and… more

Since March 2020, society has learned how to navigate through and adjust to many upheavals and changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This is certainly true for community associations conducting business and carrying out routine… more

On January 20, 2021, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. was sworn into office as the 46th president of the United States. With this change in administration, it is expected that sweeping policy reviews and changes will be forthcoming… more

On December 22, 2020, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) announced that it was adopting amendments (collectively, the “Marketing Rule”) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Advisers Act” or the… more

President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Jan. 25, 2021, "Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America's Workers" (E.O.), aimed at strengthening Buy American provisions. The E.O. was one of a number of actions… more

Being a small business owner is tough. You often wear several hats and juggle multiple responsibilities while you try to build a successful business. This is especially true for small financial services firms that are subject to… more

Merry Neitlich with a perspective: is it time for you to take a look at the possibilities of creating your next Zoom presentation to be like a TED-style Talk?… more

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has just unanimously approved a proposed ordinance prohibiting retaliation against San Francisco employees who missed work after contracting or being suspected of contracting COVID-19. If the… more

Oscar Wilde is quoted for saying—“To expect the unexpected shows a thoroughly modern intellect.” This advice certainly holds true for a senior deed of trust lienholder contemplating foreclosure on real property security.  A… more

The latest COVID Relief and Funding law passed in December 2020 brings dramatic changes to the hospice survey process. While CMS will need to engage in future rulemaking to implement the new framework, Congress created a clear outline… more

Reversing a Seventh Circuit decision and resolving a circuit split, the U.S. Supreme Court recently held “that mere retention of property does not violate the [automatic stay imposed by] section 362(a)(3) of the Bankruptcy Code.” The… more

On 15 January 2021 the UK Supreme Court handed down its highly anticipated judgment in the FCA Test Case. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the UK Government to introduce public health measures which have resulted in significant losses… more

World Law Group member firms recently collaborated on a Global Venture Capital Guide that covers more than 30 jurisdictions on investment approval processes, typical investment sectors and investment structures on Venture Capital deals… more

The covid-19 pandemic has dramatically altered all aspects of life. The acquisition and leverage finance industry has been no exception. M&A activity has slowed down, and hence the leverage financing activity as well. Having said that… more