The Biden Administration has signaled that the United States is going on the offensive to root out global corruption. Statements from both the White House and the Department of Justice (DOJ) in recent weeks suggest this Administration is prioritizing anti-corruption enforcement and may usher in substantial changes to the regulatory landscape.
June 14, 2021
On 4 June 2021, the European Commission adopted two implementing decisions containing standard contractual clauses for the processing and transfer of personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
June 14, 2021
On June 3, 2021, the New York Court of Appeals issued an important decision clarifying the reach of New York’s consumer protection statute, which broadly prohibits any deceptive, “consumer-oriented” business conduct.
June 9, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss developments at the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for May 2021.
June 8, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide a look at personal data and other privacy-related legal developments across Europe for June 2021.
June 8, 2021
On June 3, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued an important decision dismissing a lawsuit by the New York State Department of Financial Services, which was challenging the authority of the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to grant special purpose national bank charters.
June 7, 2021
On 21 May 2021, the Hong Kong government published the Consultation Conclusions on legislative proposals to enhance anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CTF”) regulations in Hong Kong, including a proposal to introduce a licensing regime for virtual asset services providers (“VASPs”).
June 7, 2021
As a reaction to the spectacular collapse of Wirecard, a then-DAX-listed financial service provider, in June 2020, an Act on Strengthening the Financial Market Integrity (Finanzmarktintegritätsstärkungsgesetz – FISG) has now been adopted following several months of intense discussions.
June 7, 2021
On June 3, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court held 6-3 that the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act does not cover obtaining information for an improper purpose if the user is otherwise authorized to access that information.
June 3, 2021
Recent amendments to Mexico’s Hydrocarbon Law (“Hydrocarbon Reform”) and Electricity Industry Law (“Electricity Reform”) may have a significant impact on the operations of foreign investors in the energy sector in Mexico.
June 1, 2021
The DIFC Court of Appeal in Lahelalahela V Lameezlameez [2020] DIFC CA 007 found that the Riyadh Convention is not a part of DIFC Law, and in any event provides a non-exclusive service regime.
June 1, 2021
Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, as well as the accompanying Rules and guidance, took effect on January 1, 2021. On May 27, 2021, after previously ordering supplemental briefs on the posting requirements’ burdens on interstate commerce, Judge William J. Martinez denied a request for a preliminary injunction to suspend enforcement of the posting provisions at issue.
June 1, 2021
On Friday, May 28, 2021, the EEOC updated its technical assistance on vaccinations. Among other items, the Guidance states that employers may mandate vaccines under federal EEO laws, explains how to resolve requests for accommodations from employees who cannot be vaccinated for a protected reason under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Americans with Disabilities Act, and clarifies that employers may request documentation of vaccination.
June 1, 2021
The UAE Commercial Companies Law (the “CCL”) has been amended to permit 100% foreign ownership of companies incorporated in the UAE under the CCL, commonly known as “onshore” companies.
June 1, 2021
On May 28, 2021, the Administration released its fiscal year (FY) 2022 Budget, outlining a plan for $6 trillion of federal spending and $4.1 trillion in revenue for FY 2022 alone.
May 29, 2021
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce with Global Legal Group the release of the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Anti-Money Laundering 2021.
May 28, 2021
On May 24, 2021, the Supreme Court held 9-0 that only the resolution of CERCLA-specific liability could give rise to a contribution claim under the Superfund statute.
May 25, 2021
Gibson Dunn lawyers review the latest international and UK-based tax developments for spring 2021.
May 24, 2021
Mass arbitrations can create significant cost and risk for a company. Being proactive and drafting an arbitration agreement with an eye toward mass arbitration can help reduce that cost and risk.
May 24, 2021
In May 2021, Gibson Dunn attorneys won a landmark case before the General Court of the European Union (case T-561/18, ITD and Danske Fragtmænd v European Commission). Gibson Dunn represented ITD (a Danish trade association of international companies operating parcel and logistics services) and Danske Fragtmænd (a company operating in this sector in Denmark) in a case concerning state subsidies in the Danish post and courier market.
May 21, 2021