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Antitrust agencies around the world are adjusting to the policies and procedures they quickly implemented in response to the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”), as detailed in White & Case’s March 16th alert. In the week since,...By: White & Case LLP

- US Agencies Encourage COVID-19-Related Collaboration - Practical Tips for Information Sharing & Document Creation - Possible Delays to US Merger Approvals The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has, at least temporarily, reshaped the way that many...By: Shearman & Sterling LLP

The five-year plan for the 2019-2024 European Commission (EC) is now underway. In a time of change, a deliberate consideration of the rules enshrined in the EU Merger Regulation (EUMR) seems to be the focus of much attention. Indeed, increasing...By: K&L Gates LLP

The current pandemic is having a serious impact on construction operations across the globe and our COVID-19 Global Task Force is here to guide our clients through a full spectrum of practical solutions. The Construction industry should continue to...By: K&L Gates LLP

With each passing day, the global economic climate plunges further into uncharted waters as the world attempts to construct a public health response sufficient to slow the progress of the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies are faced with attempting to...By: Shearman & Sterling LLP

Parties to merger, acquisition, and financing agreements may be considering whether the COVID-19 pandemic affects their obligation to close the deal....By: Pierce Atwood LLP

The Senate unanimously passed a hotly anticipated third COVID-19-related stimulus bill last night, and the House is set to take up the measure today and vote tomorrow on the bill that would deliver $2 trillion in loans, tax breaks, and direct...By: Robins Kaplan LLP

While many construction projects are advancing in a safe manner during the COVID-19 pandemic, some have been suspended by governmental order, like the Cities of Boston and Cambridge, or based upon the direction of the Owner and/or general contractor....By: Pierce Atwood LLP

On March 25, 2020, the Massachusetts Governor’s Legal Office issued a letter to Municipal Chief Executive Officers in the Commonwealth that “provides guidance regarding the effect of the Governor’s March 23, 2020 Order ‘Assuring Continued Operation...By: Pierce Atwood LLP

The FTC and DOJ are changing their approach to civil enforcement and merger review during the COVID-19 pandemic. HSR notifications must be submitted through an e-filing platform, and early termination of the HSR waiting period is unavailable....By: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP