As of January 5, 2021, all EU suppliers of articles containing a REACH Candidate List substance in a concentration above 0,1% must submit a notification to the European Chemicals Agency (“ECHA”). The new notification requirement – so-called “SCIP notification” – may apply to virtually all types of “objects” supplied in the EU, and is an
December 2020
House Overrides President’s Veto of 2021 NDAA
On Monday, December 28, 2020, the House voted to override the President’s veto of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (“2021 NDAA”) by a vote of 322 – 87. As we reported last week, the 2021 NDAA includes new FinCEN reporting requirements for U.S. and foreign entities to disclose information regarding the beneficial owners of…
Brexit Deal Keeps EU-UK Data Flows Open as Parties Pursue Mutual Adequacy
By Dan Cooper
On December 24th, with a year-end deadline and the holidays fast approaching, European Commission and United Kingdom (“UK”) officials announced they reached a deal on the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (“Agreement”). Once formally adopted by the European Union (“EU”) institutions, the Agreement will govern the relationship between the EU and UK beginning on January…
Form 1099-NEC Creates State Filing Headaches
As the end of the year approaches, many accounts payable departments are gearing up to complete their annual Form 1099 filings. For 2020, a new form, Form 1099-NEC, will be used to report payments of non-employee compensation to vendors. (See earlier coverage.) The IRS resurrected the Form 1099-NEC, which had not been used…
Technically Still Yours: Court Holds that Contractors May Mark Unlimited Rights Data with a Proprietary Legend
If your company delivers technical data to the Department of Defense, you should take a close look at the Federal Circuit’s decision issued yesterday in The Boeing Co. v. Secretary of the Air Force.
The Court acknowledged that contractors may retain ownership and other interests in unlimited rights data, and it held that they…
The EU’s Cybersecurity Strategy for the Next Decade
The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity Publishes a Draft Certification Scheme for Cloud Services
On December 22, 2020, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (“ENISA”) published a draft scheme for cloud services (see press release here and scheme here). Cloud services that meet the security requirements of the scheme will be able to obtain a certification attesting their level of cybersecurity. The draft scheme is available for public…
IoT Update: The Road Ahead for Connected and Automated Vehicle Developments in Washington
Connected and automated vehicle (“CAV”) developments in Washington are likely to pick up speed as 2021 rolls in. Indeed, a new presidential administration, new agency leadership, and a new Congress may drive new CAV regulation while also spurring innovation in an industry that many believe can enhance road safety, mobility, and accessibility. For instance, John Porcari,…
Fourth (and Final?) COVID Relief Measure Clears House and Senate
After months of gridlock, the House and Senate, on December 21, both passed another round of COVID relief legislation (H.R. 133). The 5,593-page bill, which gained momentum following the introduction of bipartisan compromise legislation, provides an enhanced employee retention credit (“ERC”), which is easier for employers to qualify during the first six months…
Technically Still Yours: Court Holds that Contractors May Mark Unlimited Rights Data with a Proprietary Legend
If your company delivers technical data to the Department of Defense, you should take a close look at the Federal Circuit’s decision issued yesterday in The Boeing Co. v. Secretary of the Air Force.
The Court acknowledged that contractors may retain ownership and other interests in unlimited rights data, and it held that they…