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The European Commission has launched a centralized complaints system through which EU-registered companies, industry associations, trade unions and NGOs can report market access barriers or breaches by third countries of their "trade and sustainable development" commitments or commitments undertaken under the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences.
Client Alert | November 30, 2020
On 23 November 2020 the UAE government announced that Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, had issued a decree (the “New Decree”) amending Law No. 2 of 2015 on Commercial Companies. The New Decree is yet to be published, but it will reportedly overhaul the foreign ownership rules in respect of commercial companies in the UAE.
Client Alert | November 25, 2020
On November 19, 2020, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that it is seeking public comment on the potential development of a framework of principles to govern the safe behavior of automated driving systems for use in connected and autonomous vehicles.
Client Alert | November 25, 2020
New York partner Alexander Southwell, Denver partner Ryan Bergsieker and Denver associate Sarah Erickson are the authors of "Where Data Privacy And CFPB Are Headed Under Biden," [PDF] published by Law360 on November 24, 2020.
Publications | November 24, 2020
On 10 November 2020, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued important new guidance on transferring personal data out of the European Economic Area (EEA). The guidance addresses a key question for many companies: how to transfer personal data out of the EEA to the United States or other countries not recognized by the European Commission as ensuring an adequate level of protection for personal data. The guidance thus begins to lessen some of the uncertainty caused by the Court of Justice of the European Union’s July 2020 ruling in the landmark Schrems II decision.
Client Alert | November 24, 2020
Californians have ushered in a law protecting individuals’ privacy unlike any other in the United States, and businesses are well-advised to evaluate its impact and prepare to comply.
Article | November 19, 2020
The UK Government has announced plans to upgrade and widen significantly its intervention powers on grounds of national security. Gibson Dunn lawyers detail key aspects of the proposed new regime.
Client Alert | November 18, 2020
In this webcast, a panel of Gibson Dunn lawyers discusses the SEC’s enforcement priorities and key areas of risk in light of COVID-19.
Webcasts | November 18, 2020
On November 12, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Order 13959 restricting the ability of U.S. persons to invest in securities of certain “Communist Chinese military companies.”
Client Alert | November 18, 2020
In 2013, California set hydrogen infrastructure targets to promote development and growth of the fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) and hydrogen fueling market. Yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released a draft annual report that analyzes the industry’s current status and near-term outlook, and recommends “actions necessary to maintain progress and enable continued future expansion.”
Client Alert | November 18, 2020
In this webcast, a panel of Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and how they apply in corporate enforcement actions.
Webcasts | November 16, 2020
Los Angeles partner James L. Zelenay, Jr. and associate Jeremy S. Smith are the authors of "FCA update: Will the Supreme Court address materiality (again)?" [PDF] published by the Daily Journal on November 11, 2020.
Publications | November 13, 2020
Many UK regulated firms will be currently (re-)assessing staff as fit and proper and training staff on the FCA’s (or the PRA’s) Conduct Rules. The FCA has recently banned three individuals from working in the financial services industry for non-financial misconduct outside the workplace.
Client Alert | November 13, 2020
In this webcast, a panel of Gibson Dunn lawyers discusses the challenging interplay between internal audit and white collar investigations, including strategies to ensure that internal audit complements the compliance function and how best to deal with legal problems identified by internal audit activities.
Webcasts | November 12, 2020
San Francisco partner Brian M. Lutz and Orange County associate Colin B. Davis are the authors of "Chancery Court Ruling Confirms High Bar to Pleading a Nonexculpated 'Revlon' Claim" [PDF] published by Delaware Business Court Insider on November 11, 2020.
Publications | November 11, 2020
On November 10, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation that will expand First Amendment protections under New York’s anti-SLAPP law by providing new tools for defendants to challenge frivolous lawsuits.
Client Alert | November 11, 2020
On October 29, 2020, the 16th amendment to the German Foreign Trade and Payments Ordinance (Außenwirtschaftsverordnung or “AWV”) entered into force. The amendment is the final step of implementing the EU-wide cooperation mechanism introduced by Regulation (EU) 2019/452 establishing a framework for screening of foreign direct investments into the EU.
Client Alert | November 11, 2020
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a final notice detailing enforcement action taken against a Hong Kong asset manager for short selling disclosure rule breaches under the Short Selling Regulation (SSR).
Client Alert | November 10, 2020
This update provides an overview and summary of key class action developments during the third quarter of 2020 (July through September).
Client Alert | November 10, 2020
In this webcast, Gibson Dunn trial and appellate lawyers draw on their experiences in recent merger trials to discuss cases where the government did and did not have the benefit of a presumption of competitive harm, as well as the role of fact witnesses, party documents, and experts.
Webcasts | November 10, 2020