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Gibson Dunn lawyers in London provide a summary and compendium of English law legal developments during the current COVID-19 pandemic as of June 17, 2020.
Client Alert | June 17, 2020
Numerous public companies are experiencing cash flow pressure and going concern issues as a result of COVID-19. Raising capital quickly and with certainty of execution is a priority. Many private equity clients are considering opportunities to invest substantial capital through PIPE (Private Investment in Public Equity) transactions. Gibson Dunn lawyers briefly outline these opportunities.
Publications | June 16, 2020
In this webinar recorded June 15, 2020, part of a weekly series, Gibson Dunn lawyers in London provide highlights on the latest COVID-19 related changes to UK law and government policy.
Webcasts | June 15, 2020
Section 364(e) of the Bankruptcy Code provides important protections to lenders that provide post-bankruptcy financing (known as “DIP Financing”) to companies that are in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases (known as “Debtors”). By its plain terms, Section 364(e) provides a lender with material protections in the event that an order authorizing DIP Financing is later reversed or modified on appeal:
Client Alert | June 15, 2020
New York associates Lee Crain and Randi Brown are the authors of "Administration Should Respect Voice Of America's Autonomy," [PDF] published by Law360 on June 12, 2020.
Publications | June 15, 2020
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court held 6-3 that the prohibition on sex discrimination in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 encompasses employment discrimination because of a person’s sexual orientation or transgender status.
Client Alert | June 15, 2020
Dallas associate Michael Cannon is the author of "Bankruptcy-Proximate Owner Shift? Loss Corporation Beware," [PDF] published by Tax Notes Federal on May 18, 2020.
Publications | June 15, 2020
This Alert reports on recent intellectual property law developments relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. First, we describe new initiatives launched by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Department of Energy (“DOE”) compiling helpful information for intellectual property stakeholders seeking to combat the pandemic.
Client Alert | June 12, 2020
The Office of the California Attorney General announced on June 1, 2020, that it submitted the final proposed regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and related documents, to the California Office of Administrative Law.
Client Alert | June 12, 2020
EMIR Refit came into force on 17 June 2019 with the aim of amending the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) to address “disproportionate compliance costs, transparency issues and insufficient access to clearing for certain counterparties”.
Client Alert | June 12, 2020
A compilation of links to Gibson Dunn alerts regarding the COVID-19 pandemic published on June 12, 2020.
Publications | June 12, 2020
Washington, D.C. partner Kristen Limarzi and associate Harry Phillips are the authors of "'Killer Acquisitions,' Big Tech, and Section 2: A Solution in Search of a Problem," [PDF] published by the Competition Policy International Antitrust Chronicle in May 2020.
Publications | June 11, 2020
Hong Kong partner Michael Nicklin, Singapore partner Jamie Thomas, and Hong Kong partners Paul Boltz and Scott Jalowayski are the authors of "Practical advice for company directors facing a liquidity crunch," [PDF] published by International Financial Law Review on May 26, 2020.
Publications | June 9, 2020
In the second of a two-part webcast on Brexit, a panel of Gibson Dunn lawyers discusses the financial services and competition implications of a range of outcomes.
Webcasts | June 9, 2020
On June 8, 2020, the Federal Reserve announced revisions to the three Main Street lending facilities it is creating under the CARES Act.
Client Alert | June 9, 2020
A compilation of links to Gibson Dunn alerts regarding the COVID-19 pandemic published on June 9, 2020.
Publications | June 9, 2020
On June 5, 2020, the President signed into law H.R. 7010, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPP Flexibility Act”), which relaxes a number of requirements of and restrictions on the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and clarified by subsequent guidance from the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.[i] The bill passed the House by a vote of 417-1 and the Senate by voice vote, reflecting the strong bipartisan support behind the legislation. Below is a summary of the major changes to the PPP instituted by the PPP Flexibility Act.
Client Alert | June 8, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers present an overview of the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) and its conditions, potential False Claims Act pitfalls, and advice for ensuring compliance and avoiding litigation.
Client Alert | June 8, 2020
A compilation of links to Gibson Dunn alerts regarding the COVID-19 pandemic published on June 8, 2020.
Publications | June 8, 2020
New York partners Avi Weitzman and Barry Goldsmith and associate Jonathan Seibald are the authors of "What To Know About Short-Seller Risks During Pandemic," [PDF] published by Law360 on June 3, 2020.
Publications | June 5, 2020