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Don’t Count On PREP Act To Defend Pandemic IP Infringement

New York partners Joseph Evall and Richard Mark and associate Amanda First are the authors of "Don't Count On PREP Act To Defend Pandemic IP Infringement," [PDF] published on July 2, 2020.

Publications | July 2, 2020

Daily COVID-19 Bulletin – July 2, 2020

A compilation of links to Gibson Dunn alerts regarding the COVID-19 pandemic published on July 2, 2020.

Publications | July 2, 2020

California Supreme Court Answers Critical Questions on Jurisdictional Scope of Certain Labor Laws and Minimum Wage Compliance for Employers Utilizing Non-Hourly Wage Units

On June 29, 2020, in response to a request from the Ninth Circuit, the California Supreme Court provided guidance on pressing questions of California employment law in Oman v. Delta Airlines.

Client Alert | July 1, 2020

Should the Law Treat Profit Awards Differently in Trademark Infringement and Dilution Cases?

Washington, D.C. partner Howard Hogan and New York associates Connor Sullivan and Sheri Pan are the authors of "Should the Law Treat Profit Awards Differently in Trademark Infringement and Dilution Cases?" [PDF] published by The National Law Journal on June 26, 2020.

Publications | July 1, 2020

UK Publishes Consultation on MER Strategy for the Oil and Gas Industry – Transitioning or Maximising – The Road to Net Zero

This briefing examines the United Kingdom’s latest oil and gas industry sector consultation relating to the regulator’s (the Oil and Gas Authority (the OGA)) strategy to maximise economic recovery from the basin, and integrating this strategy with the United Kingdom’s carbon emissions reduction ambitions.

Client Alert | July 1, 2020

As California Consumer Privacy Act Enforcement Commences, a Tougher New Data Privacy Law Will Go Before California Voters in November

July 1, 2020, marks the date that the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) becomes enforceable. Just one week ago, however, on June 24, 2020, a new and tougher proposed privacy law, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), cleared the final hurdle to appear on the November 3, 2020 ballot in California.

Client Alert | July 1, 2020

U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission Finalize Vertical Merger Guidelines

On June 30, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice released new Vertical Merger Guidelines, which replace the Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines published in 1984

Client Alert | July 1, 2020

COVID-19 UK Bulletin – July 1, 2020

Gibson Dunn lawyers in London provide a summary and compendium of English law legal developments during the current COVID-19 pandemic as of July 1, 2020.

Client Alert | July 1, 2020

En Banc D.C. Circuit Overturns Long-Standing FERC Practice of Issuing Tolling Orders for Rehearing Requests

A June 30, 2020, en banc decision by D.C. Circuit likely ends the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC’s) practice of issuing tolling orders for the purpose of allowing additional time for consideration.

Client Alert | June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Reins In, But Does Not Overturn, SEC’s Disgorgement Authority

New York partner Barry Goldsmith, Denver partner Frederick Yarger, and New York associate Jonathan Seibald are the authors of "Supreme Court Reins In, But Does Not Overturn, SEC's Disgorgement Authority," [PDF] published by the New York Law Journal on June 25, 2020.

Publications | June 30, 2020

Directors’ duties in the age of COVID-19: where to from here?

London partner Susy Bullock is the co-author of “Directors' duties in the age of COVID-19: where to from here?" [PDF] published in the July/August 2020 issue of the Buttersworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law.

Publications | June 30, 2020

European Commission Publishes Third Amendment to the Temporary Framework: Start-Ups (and Private Equity) to Get a Piece of the State Aid Pie

On June 29, 2020, the European Commission published a Third Amendment to the Temporary Framework for State aid measures to support the economy in the current COVID-19 outbreak.

Client Alert | June 30, 2020

Supreme Court Holds That Adding “.com” To A Generic Term Can Create A Protectable Trademark

On June 30, 2020, the Supreme Court held 8-1 that under the Lanham Act, the combination of an otherwise generic term and a top-level Internet domain (such as “.com”) can create a protectable mark if consumers recognize the mark as a brand name. 

Client Alert | June 30, 2020

COVID-19 UK Weekly Webinar – June 29, 2020

In this webinar recorded June 29, 2020, part of a regular series, Gibson Dunn lawyers in London provide highlights on the latest COVID-19 related changes to UK law and government policy.

Webcasts | June 29, 2020

Supreme Court Holds That Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Structure Is Unconstitutional

On June 29, 2020, the Supreme Court held 5-4 that the single-Director structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau violates the Constitution’s separation of powers, but ruled 7-2 that the proper remedy is to sever the Director’s statutory for cause removal restriction, thereby making the Director removable by the President at will. 

Client Alert | June 29, 2020

California Supreme Court Holds That District Attorneys May Seek Statewide Civil Penalties and Restitution Under Unfair Competition Law

On June 25, 2020, the California Supreme Court issued its second major Unfair Competition Law (UCL) opinion of the term, unanimously deciding that local prosecutors have the power to seek civil penalties for violations in California that occur outside their territorial jurisdiction.

Client Alert | June 26, 2020

Daily COVID-19 Bulletin – June 26, 2020

A compilation of links to Gibson Dunn alerts regarding the COVID-19 pandemic published on June 26, 2020.

Publications | June 26, 2020

Webcast: Bankruptcy and Financial Distress: Fiduciary Duty and Fraud Considerations for Private Equity Firms

A panel identifies and addresses credit and valuation risks, fiduciary duty obligations and potential civil and criminal bankruptcy fraud issues that may embroil even cautious investors who participate in post-COVID19 market opportunities.

Webcasts | June 26, 2020

Update on Intellectual Property-Related Issues in the Response to COVID-19

This Alert reports on recent intellectual property law developments relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, as of June 26, 2020.

Client Alert | June 26, 2020

High Court Should Review Goldman’s Maintenance Theory

Washington, D.C. partners Miguel Estrada and Mark Perry and associate Kellam Conover are the authors of "High Court Should Review Goldman's Maintenance Theory," [PDF] published by Law360 on June 24, 2020.

Publications | June 25, 2020