As COVID-19 continues to spread rapidly across the globe, we have witnessed an unprecedented amount of altruism and goodwill across the supply chain. With a dearth of hand sanitizer, ventilators, medicine, gloves, masks, and other personal protective equipment (“PPE”) that
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CARES Act Financial Assistance to Business Enterprises, States and Municipalities
After much anticipation, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (“Federal Reserve”) on April 9, 2020 announced additional actions “using its full range of authorities” to provide US$2.3 trillion of credit to a wide variety of business enterprises, States
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Trade, Supply Chain and Defense
Countries around the world continue to enact policies aimed at mitigating the spread of COVID-19 that both recognize the importance of trade to their respective economies, but also seek to address domestic demand for key goods – especially medical supplies
Considerations for Companies Interested in Manufacturing Hand Sanitizer to Fight Against COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many businesses are manufacturing essential public health and/or medical supplies that are now in high demand. Companies around the world—from global luxury brands like Dior and Givenchy to local distilleries throughout the United States—have been
Accessing Financial Support – Guides for Belgian, Czech, French, Italian, Polish, Slovakian, and Spanish businesses
Our colleagues at the Restructuring GlobalView Blog have prepared guides to assist businesses in Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, and Spain to understand what financial support packages are available in those countries. These guides provide a country-specific
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – Legal Issues in Germany
As world leaders respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses around the world have been forced to adapt. Our colleagues in Germany, Dr. Jens Rinze, Dr. Christian Bleschke, Tanja Weber, Dr. Andreas Fillmann, Markus Schmucker, and
CARES Act – Economic Assistance to Business Enterprises, States and Municipalities & Securing Stimulus Funding for Small Businesses
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020. The CARES Act includes a range of extensive loan and grant programs that are vital to businesses across the country,
Impacts to Automotive Supply Chains from COVID-19
The outbreak of COVID-19 could be the most significant event to impact the US economy in generations with the potential for ripple effects in the automotive market and supply chain for years to come. Accordingly, OEMs and suppliers from all
Cross-Post from The Trade Practitioner: COVID-19 Alters Global Shipping – US Senate Offers Some Economic Relief
This is a Cross-Post from The Trade Practitioner Blog. Please contact Ludmilla Kasulke with any questions. For additional COVID-19 related legal advice, resources by regions and sectors, and practical support, please visit our Coronavirus COVID-19 resource hub.
The coronavirus’ impacts on
Current Economic Relief Opportunities for US Small Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Outbreak in the CARES Act
On March 25, 2020, the Senate passed on a bipartisan basis the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020. With more than US$2 trillion in total relief and US$350 billion in support for small businesses, this bill,