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Texas Community Bank Holding Companies may Conduct "Virtual" Shareholder Meetings

Texas community bank holding companies may want to reconsider plans for upcoming annual shareholder meetings in light of health, transportation and other logistical issues raised by the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although Texas corporations are required to hold...

Amid "Stay Home. Work Safe" Orders, Community Banks Remain Open for Business Under Designation as "Critical Infrastructure Sector"

On March 24, 2020, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, in coordination with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, issued a mandatory “Stay Home. Work Safe.” order, effective at 11:59 pm March 24, to preserve public health and safety in Harris County in...

Is Your Manufacturing Operation an "Essential Business" in the Age of the Coronavirus?

As a business with manufacturing operations that cannot be operated remotely by employees at home, it is challenging to comply with health and safety obligations in the age of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), while also preserving the financial integrity of the...

COVID-19 Tax Update: Tax Return Filing and Tax Payment Relief

Last week, in a pair of notices released under President Trump’s March 13, 2020 Emergency Declaration relating to the coronavirus pandemic, the IRS and the Treasury Department offered relief for tax return filing and tax payment deadlines to certain taxpayers...

Regulating Broker-Dealers at a (Social) Distance: FINRA Provides COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning Guidance and Regulatory Relief

In just a short period of time, the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a revolution in how we live our lives and do our jobs. These changes have extended to the regulation of the financial industry. While FINRA emphasizes that it...

COVID-19 and "Electronic" Execution of English Law Documents

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In light of the on-going Covid-19 pandemic, many organisations are implementing remote working policies and limiting access to offices in order to effect social distancing measures. Notwithstanding the changes to usual working practices, organisations continue to enter into binding contractual...

President Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act

On March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”). The FFCRA seeks to assist employees impacted by novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and applies to employers with fewer than 500 employees. The U.S...

DOJ Wins Groundbreaking Arbitration to Resolve Merger Challenge

The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ) has prevailed in a first-of-its-kind arbitration, resolving its challenge to aluminum producer Novelis Inc.’s $2.6 billion proposed acquisition of rival Aleris Corporation. As a result of the arbitrator’s ruling in favor of...

Compliance Preparedness During the COVID-19 Outbreak—Lessons From A Prior Crisis

In times of economic uncertainty companies face numerous enterprise-wide risks. The COVID-19 pandemic exponentially magnifies these risks, but critical lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis can help blunt the impact. While concerns over business continuity, cash flow and fulfilling...

Texas Governor Allows Temporary Suspension of Certain Open Meeting Statutes

On March 16, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott granted the Office of the Attorney General’s request for a temporary suspension of certain open meeting statutes. This temporary suspension allows for telephonic or videoconference meetings of governmental bodies that are accessible...

Tax Relief under High Deductible Health Plans for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment

Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19, the Internal Revenue Service has issued Notice 2020-15 (the “Notice”) to provide relief for high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) with respect to providing health benefits associated with testing for and treatment of COVID-19...

Contractual Performance In The Age Of Coronavirus: Force Majeure, Impossibility And Other Considerations

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing unprecedented disruptions to business operations on a global scale. As these disruptions continue, and the economic effects mount, more industries will be significantly impacted. All companies need to assess not only their own, but...

Tips for Trading Compliance During a Pandemic

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As many workplaces shutter and transition to telecommuting in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), we are reminded that change always brings with it compliance risk. Even if your company has an emergency plan in place, assessing its effectiveness early and making adjustments as needed can avoid lapses in compliance...

New House Bill Prompted by Coronavirus

In the early morning hours of March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “House Bill”), which seeks to assist employees impacted by the coronavirus and has significant impacts for...

RMP Rule: What's Going On?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted revisions to the federal Risk Management Plan (RMP) rule in December 2019, undoing some – but not all – of the program changes adopted in the final days of the Obama administration. Please...

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Texas Community Bank Holding Companies may Conduct "Virtual" Shareholder Meetings

Amid "Stay Home. Work Safe" Orders, Community Banks Remain Open for Business Under Designation as "Critical Infrastructure Sector"

Is Your Manufacturing Operation an "Essential Business" in the Age of the Coronavirus?

COVID-19 Tax Update: Tax Return Filing and Tax Payment Relief

Regulating Broker-Dealers at a (Social) Distance: FINRA Provides COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning Guidance and Regulatory Relief

COVID-19 and "Electronic" Execution of English Law Documents

President Trump Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act

DOJ Wins Groundbreaking Arbitration to Resolve Merger Challenge

Compliance Preparedness During the COVID-19 Outbreak—Lessons From A Prior Crisis

Texas Governor Allows Temporary Suspension of Certain Open Meeting Statutes

Tax Relief under High Deductible Health Plans for COVID-19 Testing and Treatment

Contractual Performance In The Age Of Coronavirus: Force Majeure, Impossibility And Other Considerations

Tips for Trading Compliance During a Pandemic

New House Bill Prompted by Coronavirus

RMP Rule: What's Going On?

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