Publications - Gibson Dunn

Publications

Our lawyers provide sophisticated analysis, practical guidance and thought leadership on a wide range of topics. We encourage our readers to review this collection of client alerts, articles and white papers and benefit from the authors’ exceptional experience, market knowledge, practiced judgment and singular insights.

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Webcast: Crisis Management and Mental Health in the Age of COVID-19

Partners Debra Wong Yang, Co-Chair of the Crisis Management Practice Group, and Diana Feinstein, provide an overview of Gibson Dunn’s Crisis Management Practice Group and the firm’s long history of guiding clients through crisis management.

Webcasts | January 21, 2021

Urgent Clarification Sought by European Supervisory Authorities on the Application of the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation

On 7 January 2021, the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) wrote to the European Commission, requesting “urgent” clarification on several important areas of uncertainty in the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial services sector prior to the application of the majority of its requirements on 10 March 2021.

Client Alert | January 21, 2021

Biden Administration Issues Rulemaking Freeze and New Orders Governing the Regulatory Process

On January 20, 2021, the inaugural day of the new presidency, the Biden administration issued a series of across-the-board regulatory directives. These directives press pause on federal rulemakings, rescind Trump-era executive orders on the regulatory process, and set a framework for “modernizing” review of regulatory actions.

Client Alert | January 21, 2021

What the CFTC’s Settlement with Vitol Inc. Portends about Enforcement Trends

On December 3, 2020, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Division of Enforcement announced a settlement with Vitol Inc., an energy and commodities trading firm in Houston, Texas.

Client Alert | January 20, 2021

Webcast: Reimagining Policing: A Discussion on Next Steps and Solutions

In this webcast, Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss the current landscape of policing reform efforts and political uncertainty; ideas for actions that can be taken by organizations to deliver a reform agenda and related ongoing Gibson Dunn projects.

Webcasts | January 20, 2021

Webcast: SEC Disclosure and Proxy Season Outlook for 2021

Gibson Dunn presents a panel discussion regarding recently adopted and proposed SEC rulemakings and what to expect for the upcoming proxy season.

Webcasts | January 20, 2021

UK Employment Update – January 2021

In this update, we look back at the key developments in UK employment law over the course of 2020 and look forward to anticipated developments in 2021.

Client Alert | January 20, 2021

2020 Year-End Update on Corporate Non-Prosecution Agreements and Deferred Prosecution Agreements

Gibson Dunn lawyers report key statistics regarding NPAs and DPAs from 2000 through 2020, review key developments in 2020 surrounding such agreements in the U.S. and abroad, and look ahead to 2021.

Client Alert | January 19, 2021

Webcast: Bankruptcy and Real Estate: Risks and Opportunities in Distressed Situations

During this panel presentation, members of Gibson Dunn’s restructuring and real estate practices will discuss the opportunities and risks arising from bankruptcy cases involving real estate assets, and how all stakeholders can proactively take advantage of those opportunities and avoid those risks—particularly through thoughtful pre-bankruptcy planning.

Webcasts | January 19, 2021

Webcast: ESG for Private Fund Managers

In the second in the series of three ESG focused webinars, members of the ESG Practice Group of Gibson Dunn’s London and New York offices will provide some insights specifically to address the ESG issues for Private Fund Managers.

Webcasts | January 19, 2021

Webcast: Supreme Court Roundup

In this webcast, two Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a summary and analysis of the significant and high-profile cases before the Supreme Court this Term, particularly those affecting the business community.

Webcasts | January 19, 2021

2020 Year-End Securities Enforcement Update

In this update, Gibson Dunn lawyers look back at the significant enforcement actions and developments from the last six months of 2020, and consider what to expect from new leadership at the SEC.

Client Alert | January 19, 2021

D.C. Circuit Issues Rare Opinion Clarifying Right of Public Access to National Security Information in Judicial Documents

On January 8, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in CNN v. FBI, issued a rare precedential opinion clarifying application of the factors relevant to determining whether competing interests outweigh the “strong presumption” of public access to judicial records, in particular, in a context in which the government provides a national security justification for continued sealing.

Client Alert | January 15, 2021

UK Financial Services Regulation – 2020 Year-End Review

In their 2020 year-end review, Gibson Dunn lawyers assess the UK financial regulatory landscape through the prism of three areas of increasing regulatory focus: governance, culture and individual accountability; conduct and enforcement; and operational and financial resilience.

Client Alert | January 14, 2021

Small Business Administration Publishes Interim Final Rules for First Draw and Second Draw PPP Loans

In early January 2021, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued two interim final rules incorporating changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) prescribed by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act. Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss the key provisions of the interim final rules.

Client Alert | January 14, 2021

2020 Year-End German Law Update

At Gibson Dunn, we are proud and honored to be at your side to help solve your most complex legal questions and to continue our partnership with you in the coming year in Germany, in Europe and the world. We trust you will find this German Law Year-End Update insightful and instructive for the best possible start in 2021.

Client Alert | January 14, 2021

Webcast: Brexit: The Christmas Eve Deal – Good or Bad for Business?

In this webcast, a panel of Gibson Dunn lawyers provides an overview of the main structural changes of the Brexit deal reached Christmas Eve 2020 and what the United Kingdom’s future relationship with the European Union will look like.

Webcasts | January 14, 2021

Department of the Interior’s New Migratory Bird Treaty Act Interpretive Rule in the Crosshairs

The Trump administration recently finalized a rule that clarifies that the incidental killing of migratory birds is not punishable under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).

Client Alert | January 13, 2021

China’s “Blocking Statute” – New Chinese Rules to Counter the Application of Extraterritorial Foreign Laws

On January 9, 2021, the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China issued the MOFCOM Order No. 1 of 2021 on Rules on Counteracting Unjustified Extraterritorial Application of Foreign Legislation and Other Measures. It establishes the first sanctions blocking regime in China to counteract the impact of foreign sanctions on Chinese persons.

Client Alert | January 13, 2021

Supreme Court Vacates Second Circuit Ruling Expanding Insider Trading Liability

On January 11, 2021, the Supreme Court in a summary disposition vacated the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s major insider trading decision in United States v. Blaszczak.

Client Alert | January 13, 2021