Recent Renewable Energy Developments in Latin America -
The renewable energy market in Latin America is booming, and the region’s natural resources make it one of the most attractive areas in the world for investment....more
7/7/2020
/ Brazil ,
Chile ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Green Energy ,
Hydropower ,
Latin America ,
Paris Agreement ,
Renewable Energy ,
Wind Power
On May 7, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced in a press conference that the state was moving into Stage 2 of a four-stage plan for reopening California that he had put forth only last week. He characterized this transition...more
Six weeks ago, California issued the nation’s first statewide shelter-in-place order in response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Although nearly every other state eventually followed suit in taking significant measures to...more
The Trump Administration has remained hesitant to exercise compulsory powers under the Defense Production Act (DPA), preferring to engage in negotiations with companies to encourage increased production of goods needed for...more
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, CISA updated its guidance regarding the essential critical infrastructure workforce and ensuring community and national resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 28 Guidance). The new...more
After days of intense negotiation, last night the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package to respond to the economic fallout from the coronavirus (COVID-19)...more
In the wake of the outbreak of a novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), California state and local authorities have been at the forefront of issuing executive orders to institute measures to slow the spread of the virus....more
Below we share some common workforce-related questions fielded over the past several days, along with general answers. Of course, as is the case with most employment law and HR issues, the right answer for your business may...more
3/23/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Response ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Government Shutdown ,
Layoffs ,
Shelter-In-Place ,
Sick Employees ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Virus Testing ,
Wage and Hour
On March 18, President Trump signed into law a massive $100 billion relief package aimed at helping Americans in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition to providing funding for free COVID-19 testing,...more
Yesterday President Trump signed an important executive order promoting “Buy American” and “Hire American” policies. In light of the Order, clients should be aware of...more
On March 6, 2017, President Trump signed a substantially narrowed version of the January 27, 2017 Executive Order titled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” The revised Order,...more