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State of the art of the Italian liquidity measures – Keeping Italian Companies Alive?

White & Case LLP on 7/14/2020

Over the last three months, the Italian Government has enacted a package of financial assistance designed to help Italian businesses survive the dramatic short-term effects of the coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic. The...more

Creditors Must Consider Impact of COVID-19 on Administration of Voluntary Protection Products

Hudson Cook, LLP on 5/12/2020

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, creditors across the country continue to strive to balance business continuity challenges and servicing immediate consumer financial needs with public safety. Many creditors have begun...more

Liquidity Decree Enacted: Measures Relevant for the Financial System and Italian Enterprises

Jones Day on 5/6/2020

The Situation: The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on businesses across various sectors in Italy. The Action: Further to the Law Decree No. 18 of March 17, 2020 (the "Cura Italia Decree"), the Italian Government...more

Advisers Should Report PPP Loans on Updated ADV

Burr & Forman on 5/4/2020

On April 27, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management updated its COVID-19 FAQs to reflect the Staff’s position that small investment advisers must report the “nature, amounts and effects” of PPP loans if potentially...more

COVID-19: Impact on employment in Singapore

Hogan Lovells on 4/25/2020

The government agency responsible for employment matters in Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), has from an early stage taken a proactive and realistic approach to employment matters in Singapore as a result of...more

In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - April 2020

WilmerHale on 4/14/2020

Some interesting links we found across the web this week: COVID-19: Accessing Payroll Tax Credits Provided by Coronavirus Legislation - The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, and Families...more

COVID-19 in Japan: State of Emergency Declared, Emergency Economic Measures Issued

Morgan Lewis on 4/10/2020

The Japanese government declared a state of emergency with respect to seven prefectures on April 7. The government also has issued emergency policies in response to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including the...more

COVID-19 Update – FINRA Guidance and Regulatory Relief

Vedder Price on 4/9/2020

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) has published multiple Regulatory and Information Notices and created a webpage within FINRA.org to address the COVID-19 outbreak. Key highlights concerning FINRA guidance...more

U.S. FERC takes measures on regulatory compliance in response to COVID-19 emergency

Hogan Lovells on 4/9/2020

On April 2, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a policy statement and a series of orders intended to provide relief to regulated entities from certain specified regulatory obligations and to...more

Oklahoma City Small Business Continuity Program applications now being accepted

McAfee & Taft on 4/9/2020

Online applications are now being accepted for economic relief and technical assistance provided through the City of Oklahoma City’s new Small Business Continuity Program. The recently launched initiative, which consists of...more

COVID-19: FERC Grants Regulatory Relief, Commits to Exercise Prosecutorial Discretion

Morgan Lewis on 4/8/2020

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Neil Chatterjee on April 2, 2020, announced the commission’s plan to assist regulated entities in managing enforcement- and compliance- related burdens during the ongoing...more

Strategies for Credit Unions Dealing With Mortgage Defaults During the COVID -19 Crisis

Tucker Arensberg, P.C. on 4/7/2020

As more states issue stay at home orders and mandatory lockdowns, Credit Unions must institute business contingency plans and adapt to a remote workforce. The lack of face to face communication with customers can heighten...more

FERC Acts to Provide Relief and Ensure Reliability During Coronavirus Pandemic

Pierce Atwood LLP on 4/5/2020

On April 2, 2020, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) implemented sweeping changes to its Office of Enforcement, issued a Policy Statement, and took additional steps to provide guidance on energy infrastructure,...more

Germany and COVID-19: How short-time work can mitigate the financial impact and avoid talent drains

Littler on 3/31/2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to affect the health and life of everyone. Furthermore, COVID-19 will have dramatic consequences for the economy and businesses as well as for workers and their families....more

Intellectual Property Offices Offer Relief Around the World Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Williams Mullen on 3/30/2020

The last thing businesses and owners want to think about during a global health crisis is a looming intellectual property deadline. Fortunately, many Intellectual Property Offices around the world have activated their...more

UK Government Assistance for Businesses in the COVID-19 Crisis

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 3/30/2020

The UK Government has announced a multi-billion package of measures and initiatives to assist businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. This huge package will be extremely beneficial to UK businesses and is designed to protect...more

Answers To Some Pressing Basic Commercial Issues Arising From COVID-19

Woods Rogers on 3/25/2020

The legal landscape relating to the extraordinary measures taken in connection with COVID-19 is constantly changing. We will attempt to keep this page updated, but you should consult your attorney and tax advisor for the...more

COVID-19 Alert: New York City Offers Small Business Assistance

Cole Schotz on 3/25/2020

As COVID-19 continues to negatively affect commerce around the country, there are different programs available to help businesses in need. In addition to the Small Business Association’s recent expansion of its Economic...more

CFTC and NFA Issue Relief for Registered CPOs and CTAs in Response to Disruptions Caused by COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

Dechert LLP on 3/25/2020

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued industry-wide no-action relief for registered commodity pool operators on March 20, 2020, to permit those CPOs additional time to make certain regulatory filings and issue...more

FINRA Issues Notice Providing Guidance and Regulatory Relief Related to Pandemic-Related Business Continuity Planning

Ballard Spahr LLP on 3/23/2020

On March 9, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued Regulatory Notice 20-08 to provide guidance and regulatory relief related to pandemic-related business continuity planning....more

CFTC No-Action Relief for Registrant and Market Participant COVID-19 Response

Morgan Lewis on 3/23/2020

Many Commodity Futures Trading Commission registrants and other market participants are responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by implementing business continuity plans that move personnel from their “normal...more

NFA Issues COVID-19 Alert on Business Continuity Plans, Relief for Branch Office Requirements and Reminder on Upcoming Deadline...

Vedder Price on 3/22/2020

On March 4, 2020, the National Futures Association (the “NFA”) issued a notice to its members addressing concerns surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19). With the coronavirus’s potential to interfere with members’ regulatory...more

Federal and State Regulators Issue Joint Guidance Encouraging Financial Services Companies to Responsibly Accommodate Borrowers...

McGlinchey Stafford on 3/21/2020

We have been in close communication with our financial services clients to provide timely guidance on how to handle the evolving implications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Many clients have raised concerns...more

Business Not as Usual – COVID 19: US Securities and Derivatives Industry Regulators Provide Relief and Guidance

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP on 3/21/2020

Key Points - - This Katten Advisory focuses on the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on regulatory compliance obligations of financial firms operating in the United States, with a focus on securities and derivatives industry...more

Financial Regulators Post COVID Guidance

Burr & Forman on 3/20/2020

The SEC has gathered its guidance in a single location. Topics covered include: (a) The SEC’s own Business Continuity Plan (“BCP”) and its implementation; (b) Increased market monitoring and surveillance...more

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