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Arent Fox LLP and Schiff Hardin LLP completed their merger, effective March 1, 2022. The new firm operates under the name ArentFox Schiff and is led by Chair Anthony V. Lupo and Firmwide Co-Managing Partners Cristina A. Carvalho and Joseph J. Krasovec III.

On March 3, starting at 10:00 am EST, the FCC’s Connect2Health Task Force (Task Force) will host a virtual event titled: “The FCC Digital Health Symposium: Advancing Broadband Connectivity as a Social Determinant of Health.”

On February 25 and 28, 2022, the US Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued its fifth and sixth actions against Russia.

Arent Fox Partner Angela Santos will speak at the annual ICPA Conference on February 28.

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Our National Security team has an overview of the new US export controls on Russia and the new US sanctions on Russia and Belarus.

Batteries play a fundamental role in energy storage, and currently nearly 99 million lead acid batteries are manufactured each year.

The “major questions” doctrine is likely to substantially affect environmental law.

Partner Richard Newman is participating in the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL) Launch Week, which will highlight the unique position law plays in creating a more equitable and sustainable system for people and the planet.

The FCC is requesting public comment on proposed reforms to the Rural Health Care Program to “promote program efficiency and ensure that rural healthcare providers receive appropriate levels of funding.”

Inter-Agency Spectrum Coordination Initiative will assist frequency requests of defense contractors in support of military priorities 

The advent of distributed ledger technology has ushered in a new digital era – a decentralized internet, neither owned nor controlled by a central authority. Blockchain enthusiasts hail this lack of centralization as representing a new chapter of freedom and individual empowerment.

In December 2021, Canada announced plans to impose a digital services tax, or DST. A few days later, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) expressed opposition indicating that if Ottawa were to pursue this plan, “all options” would be considered. 

Back in 2017, the state of Nevada passed a sweeping bill into law that addressed not only drug pricing transparency, but also reporting obligations applicable to pharmacy benefit managers and non-profit organizations and also imposed certain requirements on manufacturer sales forces.

Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a $2 million jury verdict against Boeing in a breach of contract suit by Alabama Aircraft Industries, Inc. (AAI), a former government contracting partner, and revived a $100 million misappropriation of trade secrets claim.

As you know, in our recent Alert, we addressed the announcement of the members of the FCC’s Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force (“Task Force). Now, the FCC has announced the new members of the four “Working Groups” that will assist the Task Force in carrying out its work.

Responding to the Russian announcement recognizing the independence of the so-called Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) and Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) regions of Ukraine, President Biden signed Executive Order 14065 (the EO) on February 21, 2022, which went into effect immediately.

Schiff Hardin LLP assisted Smart for Life, Inc. in its $14.4 million initial public offering. Smart for Life is a leading developer, marketer, and manufacturer of nutritional and related products.

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Arent Fox’s upcoming merger with Schiff Hardin, Bond Buyer reported, will serve as a “perfect pairing” for the firm’s Public Finance practice, offering clients national support and industry-focused service.

On September 9, the White House announced Executive Order 14042, which requires covered federal contracts to include a clause mandating compliance with guidance that had yet to be issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force).

Schiff Hardin LLP is proud to announce the firm has been ranked by Chambers Global 2022 for the first time for Energy: Electricity (Transactional) – USA. Partner Sarah A. W. Fitts was also ranked in the same category for the eighth consecutive year.

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Schiff Hardin LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Kevin Matz has been listed in Opportunity Zone Magazine’s Top 25 Opportunity Zone (OZ) Attorneys for 2021 for the third year in a row.

Schiff Hardin LLP advised I-Bankers Securities, Inc., the managing underwriter of AXIOS Sustainable Growth Acquisition Corporation in AXIOS’ initial public offering of 15,000,000 units, which will result in gross proceeds to AXIOS of $150 million.