Antitrust

DOJ and FTC Issue Joint Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Antitrust ViolationsDOJ Issues First Business Review Letter Approving Competitor Collaboration In Response To COVID-19Speeding Up and Slowing Down Antitrust Reviews – How the Federal Antitrust Agencies Are Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis

California Businesses and Employers

California Conforms To Federal Income Tax Treatment Of PPP Loan ForgivenessAB 1947’S New Filing Period for DLSE Claims and Attorney’s Fees Provisions: Coronavirus Legislation in Sheep’s Clothing?Mother of All Presumptions 2.0: Expanding Workers Compensation Benefits to Employees That Test Positive for COVID-19

CARES Act

California Conforms To Federal Income Tax Treatment Of PPP Loan ForgivenessPaycheck Protection Program: Updated Loan Forgiveness Estimator WorkbookPPP Updates: Extension of the Application Deadline, Disclosure of PPP Borrowers Receiving Greater than $150,000 in PPP Loans, and the “Owner-Employee” Dilemma

Consumer Protection

FCC Declares Certain Calls/Texts Regarding COVID-19 Are Exempt From The TCPADOJ and FTC To Focus On Antitrust and Consumer Protection Violations Relating to CoronavirusCoronavirus And The Retail Industry: Delivery Issues

Corporate

California Conforms To Federal Income Tax Treatment Of PPP Loan ForgivenessThe October 2, 2020 SBA Procedural Notice: Change of Ownership Transactions Involving PPP BorrowersAB 1947’S New Filing Period for DLSE Claims and Attorney’s Fees Provisions: Coronavirus Legislation in Sheep’s Clothing?

COVID-19 Oversight and Enforcement

COVID-19 Enforcement Actions TrackerCOVID-19 Enforcement Trends: March - August 2020Big Data: The Next Frontier in CARES Act Fraud Detection

Employers

AB 1947’S New Filing Period for DLSE Claims and Attorney’s Fees Provisions: Coronavirus Legislation in Sheep’s Clothing?Employment, Tax, and Visa Issues Associated With the Overseas TelecommuterMother of All Presumptions 2.0: Expanding Workers Compensation Benefits to Employees That Test Positive for COVID-19

FDA

FDA Update: The Latest on Vaccine Development, Inspections, and Conducting Clinical Trials During Covid-19Up in Smoke: COVID-19’s Impacts on Hemp & Cannabis M&AFDA Announces Plans to Resume Domestic On-site Inspections

Federal Loan and Financial Support Programs

The October 2, 2020 SBA Procedural Notice: Change of Ownership Transactions Involving PPP BorrowersSome Strings Attached: Main Street Lending Program And Private Company M&APaycheck Protection Program: Updated Loan Forgiveness Estimator Workbook

Financial Services

California Conforms To Federal Income Tax Treatment Of PPP Loan ForgivenessThe October 2, 2020 SBA Procedural Notice: Change of Ownership Transactions Involving PPP BorrowersFederal Reserve Clarifies that Distributions to Tribal Governments are Permitted Under the Main Street Lending Program

Force Majeure/Contract Issues

A Trade War on Two Fronts: U.S. Considers More Tariffs on European GoodsAnother COVID-19 Enforcement Tool: Money Laundering LawThe Big New Decision: Declaration or Notice?

Government Contracts

“Buy American” in the Twilight Zone: Executive Order Strengthening the U.S. Public Health Industrial BaseDOJ Cracks Down on COVID-Relief FraudPrepare for a Perfect Storm of COVID-19 Whistleblower Claims

Health Care

More Relief on the Way for Healthcare Providers: Provider Relief Fund Payment Opportunities and Flexibility in Repayment RequirementsDepartment of Health and Human Services Releases New Provider Relief Fund FAQs: Reporting, Single Audits and What You Can Do NowHHS Releases Rural Action Plan

Insurance

Carrier Considerations: Business Interruption Coverage for COVID-19 Losses

Intellectual Property

Trade Secret Protection & the COVID-19 Cure: Observations on Federal Policy-Making & Potential Impact on Biomedical AdvancesCybercrime 2020 – The Rise of “Vishing”Admonition To Members Of The Healthcare Industry: Don’t Give Trade Secret Protection The Short Shrift!

Non-U.S. Businesses

How the New Presidential Proclamation Regarding Non-Immigrant Visas Affects Your CompanyIRS Provides Some Relief to Offset COVID-19 Related Travel RestrictionsU.S. Government Assistance in Response to COVID-19: Investigations Are Coming

Privacy

California Governor Pulls the Plug on Genetic Information Privacy ActTrade Secret Protection & the COVID-19 Cure: Observations on Federal Policy-Making & Potential Impact on Biomedical AdvancesCybercrime 2020 – The Rise of “Vishing”

Real Estate

SB 288: Sustainable Transportation and the “Road to Recovery” for Post-COVID Air Pollution and Unemployment ConcernsResidential Eviction Protections and California Consumer Financial Protections Pass Muster During 2020 Legislative SessionCalifornia Housing Legislation 2020

Retail

Reminder: Accrual Requirements Under New York State’s New Paid Sick Leave Law Effective September 30, 2020NYC Employers Take Note: Earned Sick and Safe Time Act Amendments Take Effect September 30, 2020To Defer or Not Defer? IRS Issues Guidance Temporarily Delaying the Collection of Social Security Taxes

Tax

IRS Provides Some Relief to Offset COVID-19 Related Travel RestrictionsUpdated IRS Guidance Addressing COVID-19 Relief Employer Tax CreditsIRS Issues FAQs Addressing Deferral of Employment Tax Deposits

Technology

California Governor Pulls the Plug on Genetic Information Privacy ActBack to School Special: COPPA Consent in the COVID EraFinal Draft CCPA Regulations Submitted, Effective Date Unclear

Travel & Hospitality

Hotels Provide Sanctuary on the Front Lines; Saving Grace in the Time of CrisisTotal Vacancy: Hotels Searching for Answers in Wake of COVID-19Critical Employee Benefit Issues in a Pandemic – Can Employees Take Their Money out of Plans?

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