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COVID-19: Action points for boards to consider

The COVID-19 outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, causing a significant impact on people’s lives, businesses and the wider economy.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 02, 2020

EU/UK regulatory roundup

A round up of recent regulatory developments in the EU and UK.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 02, 2020
COVID-19: Legal considerations for UK Boards (updated to reflect the position as at April 1, 2020)

UK: (UPDATE) Legal considerations for UK boards

The COVID-19 pandemic poses immediate current and future challenges for UK businesses.

United Kingdom | Update | April 02, 2020
Critical issues facing essential suppliers in the COVID-19 pandemic

US: Critical issues facing suppliers in the COVID-19 pandemic

Essential goods and services suppliers face unprecedented demand in an environment where exceptional safety measures need to be taken.

United States | Publication | April 02, 2020
Liquidity programs for Canadian businesses

Liquidity programs for Canadian businesses

COVID-19’s impact on the economy is leading to liquidity concerns for many Canadian businesses.

Canada | Publication | April 01, 2020
Australia: COVID-19: Foreign investment under stricter review temporarily

Australia: COVID-19: Foreign investment under stricter review temporarily

The Government announced temporary changes to the foreign investment review regime for the duration of the current COVID-19 crisis.

Australia | Publication | April 01, 2020
US Congress CARES about municipal securities

US: Congress CARES about municipal securities

The CARES Act authorizes $500 billion in loans, loan guarantees, and other investments.

United States | Publication | March 31, 2020
Managing a corporation in a pandemic: How directors and officers can fulfill their duties and limit risk

Managing a corporation in a pandemic: How directors and officers can fulfill their duties and limit risk

The fiduciary duty (loyalty) and duty of care owed by directors and officers of Canadian corporations require them to oversee the management of the corporation with a view to the corporation’s best interests.

Canada | Publication | March 30, 2020
Using electronic signatures and notarizing documents under New York law: What you need to know

US: NY law on electronic signatures and notarizing documents

This update explores using electronic signatures under New York law and identifies important considerations when engaging in complex transactions.

United States | Publication | March 26, 2020

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