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COVID-19 has undoubtedly upended the world, including the way we do business and the future of our economy. While our focus should continue to be on the health and safety of our families, friends, and communities, many in the right of way industry...By: Nossaman LLP

The abrupt halt to day-to-day operations over the last two weeks is forcing a series of unwelcome decisions on Massachusetts real estate developers. While many activities are sharply curtailed, including construction in Boston and other...By: Pierce Atwood LLP

Dividend Timetable Revisions - On 25 March 2020, the LSE published Market Notice N07/20 which provides issuers with guidance in relation to payment dates under the 2020 Dividend Procedure timetable. This was in response to market conditions and...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

On December 4, 2019, Skadden hosted a discussion with Sir Marcus Smith QC, a Justice of the High Court and a chair of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (Tribunal). Sir Marcus has presided over leading cases in the U.K. on antitrust damages claims —...By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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

U.S. companies may see opportunities to increase collaborations amongst one another during the current pandemic, but should be aware that they are still subject to the antitrust laws. Fortunately, Tuesday, March 24th, the Federal Trade Commission...By: Goodwin

- 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 global health crisis brought on by the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to affect businesses of all sizes. This is causing uncertainty in businesses’ ability, or inability, to meet its contractual obligations......By: Buchalter

The Premerger Notification Office of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that their review of Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) filings will continue despite the coronavirus pandemic....By: Epstein Becker & Green