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Preparing for Cyberattacks and Limiting Liability

The U.S. government and military experts have been warning U.S. companies that Russia may launch significant cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, financial institutions and businesses in retaliation for the sanctions...more

Poland's Special Act on Assistance to Ukrainian Refugees

On March 9, 2022, the Polish Parliament adopted a special act (the "Special Act") on assistance to Ukrainian citizens who have fled Ukraine to Poland in connection with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Special Act contains...more

Record Level of FCPA Enforcement in 2020 Highlights Key Risk Areas

The year 2020 witnessed a record level of $2.78 billion in corporate fines and penalties from enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Securities and...more

Poland Authorizes a New Type of Corporate Entity: The "Simple Joint Stock Company"

In an effort to promote startups and encourage investment in emerging companies, the Polish government has amended the Polish Commercial Companies Code to allow for a new and exciting type of business entity: the simple joint...more

Foreign-Owned Company Eligibility for PPP 2.0 Loans

Certain foreign-owned or controlled U.S. businesses are eligible to apply for potentially forgivable loans under the second round of the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") included in the recently enacted Economic Aid to...more

Loan Forgiveness Under Paycheck Protection Program: Issues to Consider

While the loan forgiveness features of the Paycheck Protection Program loans (“PPP Loans”) have made PPP loans very attractive to eligible small businesses, borrowers wanting to take advantage of loan forgiveness need to...more

COVID-19: Increased Funding for Paycheck Protection Program Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Emergency Grants

On April 23, 2020, Congress passed and President Donald Trump is expected to sign into law the “Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act” (Act) to increase funding for paycheck protection program loans (PPP...more

CARES Act Authorizes Reimbursement for Department of Defense Contractors’ Paid Leave Expenses

Section 3610 (“Federal Contractor Authority”) of the CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, provides U.S. contracting agencies with discretion to modify the terms and conditions of government contracts to allow for...more

COVID-19: Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program: What Businesses Need to Know to Prepare

On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve, acting under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act (12 USC §344), announced the creation of a new “Main Street...more

Memo: Financial Assistance USA CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (also referred to as the CARES Act) recently adopted by the US federal government provides for two basic assistance programs available to US subsidiaries of foreign...more

PPP Loan Eligibility: Do You Count Foreign Employees or Just U.S. Employees?

The U.S. Small Business Administration ("SBA") has issued new guidance on the new Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP"), which currently makes loans available to applicants that employ fewer than 500 people (or higher amount...more

COVID-19: Recouping Business Losses Through Business Insurance

As a result of COVID-19 and its effects, including government-ordered shutdowns and advisories, many businesses will voluntarily and involuntarily close or significantly reduce operations, leading to immediate liquidity...more

Invoking Force Majeure for COVID-19 in International Supply Contracts

With COVID-19 spreading throughout the world, parties to supply contracts need to understand whether, and under what circumstances, a party's performance can be excused due to COVID-19. In a previous article, we examined...more

Legal Considerations in Excusing Contractual Performance Due to Coronavirus

Many commentators have assumed that a party to a contract will be excused from performance if the coronavirus outbreak causes its inability to perform. But in order to be sure this would apply in a particular supply contract...more

New Requirements for Foreigners Filing Company Financial Statements in Poland

A recent amendment to Poland's National Court Register (KRS) introduced several significant changes affecting foreign companies operating in Poland. Of most significance is the new requirement that company financial...more

GDPR Enforcement Coming Soon

By now, you are likely to have heard that enforcement of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is starting soon. Because the change is so significant, it can be a bit overwhelming to consider how the new...more

AV Accidents: Consumers Want Clarity on Liability

The rapid evolution of automated driving systems (ADS) is bringing radical change to government regulations, industry practices, the potential obsolescence of human drivers and will also change the legal landscape for...more

Compliance Deadline Approaching to Comply with EU’s New Data Protection Regulations

On May 25, 2018, the European Union’s new data privacy regulation, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (“GDPR”), will become effective. Not only does the GDPR regulate processing...more

Amendments to Poland's Income Tax Laws Effective Jan. 1, 2018

Poland recently amended its Corporate Income Tax law, effective Jan. 1, 2018. The Polish Government announced that the objectives of the amendment are to ensure that taxes paid by large companies, especially multinational...more

Key Takeaways: NHTSA’s Voluntary Guidance for Automated Driving Systems

The U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") released its revised federal policy for automated vehicles, entitled “Automated Driving Systems 2.0: A Vision for Safety” (the “Voluntary Guidance”) on September 12, 2017, and at...more

Nowa Administracja Prezydenta-Elekta Trumpa, a plany dotyczace korekty „podatku granicznego” (Polish)

Przedsiebiorstwa importujace produkty do USA powinny zwrócic uwage na obecnie toczaca sie w Waszyngtonie dyskusje dotyczaca rozwazanej reformy federalnego systemu podatku dochodowego od osób prawnych i objecia nim tzw....more

Nueva Administración de Trump Considera un “Impuesto De Ajuste Fronterizo” (Spanish)

Las empresas que importan bienes a los Estados Unidos deben prestar mucha atención a las serias discusiones que se están llevando a cabo actualmente en Washington, DC con respecto a una importante reestructuración fiscal la...more

Worries about NAFTA Take Back Seat to Potential “Border Adjustment Tax”: Law Firm of Miller Canfield

Companies importing goods into the U.S. should pay very close attention to the serious discussions now taking place in Washington, D.C. regarding a major restructuring of the U.S. corporate income tax scheme to include a...more

Michigan’s New Automated Vehicle Legislation: Great Leap Forward, But Ambiguities Need Clarification

A package of recently signed Michigan laws will solidify the state’s position as the leader in automated vehicle development. However the four bills, which were signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder on Dec. 9, 2106, contain...more

REITS May Soon be Coming to Poland

Poland’s Ministry of Finance published a draft bill which would authorize the establishment and operation of Polish Real Estate Investment Trusts (Spólki Rynku Wynajmu Nieruchomosci) in Poland. At this stage, the proposal has...more

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