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Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact employers’ business operations, employers with unionized workforces are faced with making business decisions while fulfilling their obligation to bargain with their employees’ collective bargaining representatives.
As part of its effort to address the shortage of medical equipment needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA has issued a new Enforcement Policy announcing flexibility in some of the regulatory requirements for ventilators, accessories, and other respiratory devices.
Aaron H. Jacoby, Anthony V. Lupo
With the COVID-19 pandemic, dealers are handling complicated health and business issues. We talked with Aaron Jacoby about the impact of FMLA amendments and how they are designed to provide relief for employees and employers.
Mark A. Bloom, Andrew Ross, Anthony V. Lupo
Stay at home orders. Social distancing measures. We talked with Mark Bloom and Andrew Ross about the impact state and local orders are having on the construction industry. The top question on everyone’s mind: can projects move forward right now?
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson
Today, Governor Larry Hogan has taken his most aggressive measure yet to protect public safety and prevent COVID-19’s spread. Effective at 8:00 p.m., today, he has ordered everyone who resides in Maryland to remain at home.
Department of Justice Directed to Prioritize Investigation and Prosecution of COVID-19-Related Fraud
Lynn R. Fiorentino, Terree A. Bowers, Douglas E. Hewlett, Jr.
On March 16, 2020, United States Attorney General William Barr issued a memo directing all U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the detection, investigation, and prosecution of COVID-19-related fraud, amid reports of scams, malware, and other fraudulent efforts designed to capitalize on the pandemic.
Henry Morris, Jr., Linda M. Jackson, Michael L. Stevens
On March 24th, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued its first round of guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
COVID–19 Duty Deferral Option Withdrawn by CBP Amidst Continued Requests by Congress for Such Action
David R. Hamill
After initially accepting requests from importers in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic to defer payment of duties—a means of relief that the Trump Administration had reportedly been considering—US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance withdrawing this option.
Anthony V. Lupo, Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory
Consumers are stuck at home. How does business continue? We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Russ McRory about the impact of state and local “Stay at Home” orders in California and New York and how dealers and manufacturers can navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jonathan P. Dean, Jonathan Judge
With consumers attempting to navigate quarantine and “shelter-in-place” orders, businesses that sell basic necessities are facing overwhelming demand.
David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin
Arent Fox is counseling clients on the business loan programs included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Mark A. Bloom, Andrew Ross, Stavros Karageorgiou, CCM, Victoria F. Wiener
Governor Cuomo directed the Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) on March 27, 2020 to update New York State’s Guidance for various businesses, including construction, under the Governor’s New York State on “PAUSE” Executive Orders (EO 202.6 and thereafter).
Russell P. McRory, Daisy Sexton
On Friday, March 20, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order (“PAUSE,” Executive Order No. 202.8: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency).
Kevin M. Nelson
Teva Pharmaceuticals filed suit against the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alleging that its glatiramer (Copaxone) falls under the revised definition of a “biological product” and should be transitioned to the system established by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCIA).
Daniel J. Deeb, Alex Garel-Frantzen
In recognition of the impact the COVID-19 outbreak is having on every facet of life, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a temporary enforcement discretion policy to excuse certain civil violations occurring during and due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the CARES Act, a $500 billion pool of money was created to make loans, loan guarantees, and other investments for distressed businesses that do not qualify for the small business relief, including airlines, large nonprofit companies, states, and municipalities.
Berin S. Romagnolo
The DHS and ICE have issued Guidance Documents, Frequently Asked Questions, and a Reporting Template to guide higher education officials in staying in compliance with the applicable rules.
M. Douglas Flahaut
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a Senate bill passed just days earlier in response to the public health crisis that has emerged from the spread of COVID-19.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides $2 trillion in stimulus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D.
Arent Fox continues to monitor the FDA activities and scientific reports on COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus.
Sarah G. Benator
To address the COVID-19 national emergency, hospitals throughout the country are seeking to bolster their ranks of health care providers.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act appropriates $150 billion toward COVID-19 relief for fiscal year 2020. The vast majority of this amount will go to the states, although $3 billion is reserved for distribution to the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and $8 billion will go to Tribal governments.
William P. Ziegelmueller
If history is any guide, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic will provide many opportunities for fraudsters to separate the desperate and vulnerable from their money and personal information.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
Olga Bogush, Evgeny Magidenko, Robert R. Pluth
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, estimated to cost more than $2 trillion dollars, contains multiple tax-related provisions intended to offer relief to both businesses and individuals. Here we outline key provisions of which businesses and individuals should be aware.