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
Several news outlets reported that former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Joseph Dunford is the leading contender to chair the Congressional Oversight Commission—a position that, under the CARES Act, must be jointly selected...more
Although initial reports suggested that Latin America was avoiding the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent information and case data make clear that the region faces serious health and economic challenges from the crisis....more
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis launched an investigation into the disbursement of PPP funds by sending letters to the Treasury Department, SBA, and eight financial institutions. The letters were...more
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a briefing on racial health disparities in the coronavirus crisis. Participants explained that communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by the...more
6/12/2020
/ Civil Investigation Demand ,
Congressional Investigations & Hearings ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Disparate Impact ,
Inspector General ,
Nursing Homes ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Presidential Nominations ,
Public Health ,
Research and Development ,
State Attorneys General ,
Vaccinations
House Democratic leaders have released an updated calendar and letter detailing their legislative priorities for the remainder of the year and how the House will do its work as the coronavirus pandemic maintains a grip on the...more
After weeks of concerns expressed by business interests on both sides of the US–Mexico border, the Mexican government has issued a framework for reopening critical parts of Mexico’s economy, including industry in the supply...more
The House this week will cast its first votes under a new proxy voting system. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), along with 20 other Republican lawmakers, filed a lawsuit this week challenging proxy voting, calling...more
Welcome to the first edition of WilmerHale's COVID-19 Oversight and Enforcement Report, a weekly roundup of notable congressional, executive branch, and state attorney general oversight and enforcement activity relating to...more
In the weeks since the March 31 Administrative Ruling, as the pandemic has rapidly developed in Mexico, so too has the response of the Mexican government at the federal, state and local levels.The federal government has...more
Colorado’s stay-at-home order expired on Sunday, April 26. It has been replaced by a new order, issued April 26, reflecting the state’s transition into the next phase of its COVID-19 response, termed “Safer at Home.” Colorado...more
Overview of the Updated CISA Guidance -
On April 17, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued the third version of its nonbinding...more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governors of 49 states have issued executive orders restricting operations or closing categories of businesses and/or requiring residents to shelter-in-place. These orders vary...more
Although the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted the courts and US prosecutors and regulators, that disruption will not last indefinitely. As government prosecutors and regulators adjust to these new...more
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement activity reached new heights in 2019. Corporate penalties paid to US enforcement agencies topped last year’s record levels, and individuals were charged at a pace matching last...more
3/2/2020
/ Anti-Bribery ,
Anti-Corruption ,
Argentina ,
Brazil ,
Compliance ,
Cooperation ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Enforcement ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Latin America ,
Mexico ,
Self-Disclosure Requirements
The myriad—and conflicting—state, federal and international laws governing the burgeoning marijuana industry have created a complicated legal landscape for financial institutions. In the United States, most states have...more
2/8/2019
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Canada ,
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil ,
Cole Memorandum ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Farm Bill ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinCEN ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Hemp ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Risk Management ,
State and Local Government ,
Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
On November 29, 2018, in a speech at the Georgetown University Law School, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein renewed his call for tech companies to build into their products the means for law enforcement to legally...more