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Across the US and EU, life sciences companies are pushing diagnostics, antibody testing, vaccines and other efforts forward to flatten the Coronavirus (COVID-19) curve. Our multidisciplinary cross-border life sciences team will examine the current...By: McDermott Will & Emery

United States - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) faced new issues this quarter with the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 global pandemic. In March, the agencies made certain changes to the...By: McDermott Will & Emery

The requirement to stay at home is giving many of us the opportunity to undertake (or no excuse to ignore) the household and DIY tasks at home that have long been at the bottom of the to-do list. Similarly, directors, management teams and employees...By: McDermott Will & Emery

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is bringing unprecedented disruption to the private M&A market. Even in today’s uncertain environment, however, certain deals are still moving forward. To usher existing agreements to successful completion and...By: McDermott Will & Emery

The CARES Act bring changes to the net operating loss rules that may impact completed and future corporate transactions......By: McDermott Will & Emery

In a prior note we provided guidance on COVID-19’s Impact on HSR Filing Timelines. The Agencies had indicated that early termination would not be granted while FTC operated on a temporary e-filing system......By: McDermott Will & Emery

Following the wider outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world, radical—and sometimes controversial—actions have been and are further expected to be taken by national, federal and local governments and authorities in affected countries....By: McDermott Will & Emery

HOW SHOULD MULTI-NATIONAL EMPLOYERS APPROACH THE CORONAVIRUS? Those that employ a global workforce are facing unique challenges with the evolving coronavirus outbreak. The number-one priority of every global employer is the health and safety of its...By: McDermott Will & Emery

Should We Take Additional Precautions? If so, What Proactive Steps Can We Take To Keep Our Workplace healthy and Safe? Yes. The General Duty Clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requires employers to furnish “employment and a...By: McDermott Will & Emery

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved the first community solar program as a means of complying with California’s solar mandate. Specifically, on February 20, 2020, following a three-hour hearing with many speakers on both sides of the...By: McDermott Will & Emery