OFAC encourages communication regarding compliance concerns related to COVID-19
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has encouraged the communication of any OFAC compliance concerns related to COVID-19. As part of this, OFAC has provided the following guidance and contact...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Employment law update - the Netherlands
On 27 February 2020, the first patient was diagnosed with the coronavirus (CoVID-19) in the Netherlands. According to the 2 April 2020 update, 14.697 people in total have been diagnosed to be infected...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Working arrangements during the pandemic - Europe
The impact of COVID-19 on working life across the world has been dramatic. Current legislation protecting workers was enacted in a very different climate and in light of very different working...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Employment law update - Singapore
Overview In this briefing we address some common questions raised by employers in Singapore when dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. In a situation of great uncertainty, employers need to focus on...
View ArticleCoronavirus Consumer refund rights for services - UK
The escalation of the COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in many businesses being unable to perform their contractual obligations to their customers, whether by being unable to perform at all, or finding...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Measures by the Bank of Mauritius Mauritius
On 18 March 2020, the Government of Mauritius confirmed the outbreak of the Coronavirus in Mauritius and imposed a lockdown the next day. As a result of the cessation of all economic activities (save...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Debt collection and bankruptcy proceedings - Switzerland
The stay on debt collection proceedings ended on 22 April 2020. The Federal government adopted emergency law on 16 April 2020, in order to prevent coronavirus-related bankruptcies and the resulting...
View ArticleCoronavirus Practical employers guide Czech Republic
We are continually updating this guide in response to the gradual publication of official information by public authorities. Latest update: 20 April 2020, 13:00 (School closures. Ban on public and...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Employment law update China
Overview In this briefing we address the main issues facing employers when dealing with the CoVID-19 outbreak. General Principles PRC employers should: Monitor and follow advice and guidance from...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Employment law update - Spain
Overview Our previous briefing on this topic (Coronav...
View ArticleExtended Lockdown period - ICT as essential service
On Thursday, 9 April 2020, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown for an additional 2 weeks, until 30 April 2020. The Companies and Intellectual Property...
View ArticleAn Asia Pacific Guide to Force Majeure
The current COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a range of medical, social and economic consequences around the world. The effects on commerce have already been dramatic and for those of us who advise on...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Overview of measures in the financial sector by Dutch...
DNB (the Dutch Central Bank) Banks: Micro prudential, less significant institutions (LSIs) - Banks can use their capital and liquidity buffer. Therefore, banks will be allowed to temporarily operate...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Podcast series: M&A and COVID-19 - Global
We have produced a series of podcasts looking at how COVID-19 has impacted the M&A market with discussions around key issues including technology, pricing and insolvency. Episode 1: Lessons from...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Overview of governmental economic support Global
Please note that further information is expected and we will update this note when this is available. Set out below is a summary of measures that have been announced by governments in various...
View ArticleCoronavirus What should parties in lease agreements do Russia
At both the federal and local levels, a number of regulations imposing restrictions on private business activities have been adopted in reaction to the spread of COVID-19 in Russia. Most of the...
View ArticleCoronavirus Effects of COVID-19 on insolvency - Austria
The restrictions on economic life imposed by COVID-19 have not only triggered an economic crisis, they have deprived many companies of their livelihood. While there is no income, expenses continue to...
View ArticleCoronavirus Implications of furlough for a company administration UK
Following hot on the heels of the recent judgment in the case involving a restaurant chain (see our Alert) we now have another High Court decision which considers how the government’s Coronavirus Job...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Webinar: How to prepare for an employees return to the...
Listen to the replay of our Paris webinar which provides practical solutions to effectively anticipate and prepare for an employees' return to the workplace: Employment How to manage da...
View ArticleCoronavirus - Is there a right to a rent reduction? - Switzerland
Since the Federal Council ordered the closure of a large part of the shops in Switzerland in mid-March to counteract the spread of the COVID-19 virus, a dispute has raged between business tenants and...
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