Administrative

Key Domestic Sourcing Provisions of the House and Senate Versions of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)Not to Be Outpaced: NDAA Presents Measures Addressing ChinaJuly 2023 Developments Under President Biden’s Cybersecurity Executive Order and National Cybersecurity Strategy

Anti-Corruption

Anti-Money Laundering Agenda in Germany

Appellate and Supreme Court

Covington’s SCOTUS FOCUS: To Grant or Not To Grant – The Cert. ProcessCovington’s SCOTUS FOCUS: The Supreme Court’s 2022-2023 Business Docket

China & APAC Food, Drug, Device, and Cosmetics

Legal news and insights from Covington's China & APAC regulatory experts.

Contributors for the China & APAC Food, Drug, Device, and Cosmetics Blog blog:

John Balzano, Julia Post, Muyun Hu, Annie Wang, and Audrey Zhi

China Issues Detailed Rules for the Review of Meat Production LicensesRecent Developments in Customized Cosmetics in ChinaSAMR Issues Guideline on Absolute Terms in Advertisements

Class Action & Mass Torts

Illinois Federal Court Dismisses One False Advertising Suit Based on Malic Acid, While Sustaining AnotherAnother Win for Preemption in Over-The-Counter Drug Labeling CaseFourth Circuit Holds that the Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements Containing Class Waivers Must Be Resolved Before Class Certification

Communications, Media & Entertainment

Senators Release Bipartisan Framework for AI LegislationSenate Whitepaper Addresses AI in the WorkplaceFCC Releases Reconsideration Order that Affirms and Clarifies Broadband Label Requirements

Compliance

ESG is Everywhere — What Employment Lawyers Need to Know About the German Supply Chain Due Diligence ActAnti-Money Laundering Agenda in Germany

Corporate & Commercial

What does the new EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) mean for companies doing business in the EU?Sector Inquiries and the German new (and complicated) Competition ToolboxU.S. Antitrust Agencies Propose Major Changes to Merger Guidelines

Corporate Finance

What does the new EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) mean for companies doing business in the EU?Sector Inquiries and the German new (and complicated) Competition ToolboxU.S. Antitrust Agencies Propose Major Changes to Merger Guidelines

EMEA Tech Regulation

Inside Privacy Audiocast: Episode 20 – Competition and Privacy Series: The EU's Digital Markets ActEDPS Issues Opinion on Negotiating Directives for Council of Europe’s AI ConventionEuropean Commission Publishes Directive on the Liability of Artificial Intelligence Systems

Employment & Labor

Considerations for Employers Following the EEOC’s Response to the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Race-Conscious College AdmissionsUK Employment Law: Government plans to cut Red Tape for UK BusinessesDOJ on Clawbacks: Compliance and Compensation

Energy

California Legislature Passes Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws: Spotlight on SB 261California Legislature Passes Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws: Spotlight on SB 253Q&A: Navigating Climate and ESG Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Environmental

California Legislature Passes Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws: Spotlight on SB 261California Legislature Passes Landmark Climate Disclosure Laws: Spotlight on SB 253Q&A: Navigating Climate and ESG Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Financial

Frequently Asked Questions about D&O Insurance and Crypto LossesThe FCA introduces new D&I-related disclosuresFederal Deposit Insurance Corporation Issues Proposed Statement on Principles of Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions

Food, Drug & Agriculture

WIPO proposes new Patent Disclosure obligations on Genetic Resources: What impact for companies?Fast-Tracking Approval of Medicines - UK Publishes Detailed Guidance on its New International Recognition ProcedureGerman court strengthens market exclusivity right of orphan drugs and the legal position of their marketing authorization holders

Germany

Die elektronische Arbeitsunfähigkeitsbescheinigung - Was Arbeitgeber nun beachten müssenESG is Everywhere — What Employment Lawyers Need to Know About the German Supply Chain Due Diligence ActFüPoG II - The gender quota on the Executive Board

Health Care

Framework for the Future of AI: Senator Cassidy Issues White Paper, Seeks Public FeedbackNHS Data Partnerships Guide - unlocking the benefits of data partnershipsCMS Proposes Changes to Medicare Telehealth Policies, Including Increased Payment Rates

International

What Conservatives Want From the Spending Spat2023 African Forum on Business and Human Rights: What do companies need to know?Trade secrets misappropriation: a new criminal offence in the UK

Litigation and Investigations

Covington’s SCOTUS FOCUS: To Grant or Not To Grant – The Cert. ProcessCovington’s SCOTUS FOCUS: The Supreme Court’s 2022-2023 Business Docket

Privacy & Data Security

CPPA Releases Draft Rules on Cybersecurity Audits and Risk AssessmentsCISA, NSA, and NIST Urge Critical Infrastructure and Others to Prepare for Quantum Computing Cyber ThreatsEuropean Parliament and Council Release Agreed Text on Data Act

Pro Bono

2023 Annual Covington Pro Bono Awards

Tax

Treasury Greenbook Includes Proposal to Alter Work Opportunity Tax CreditAdministration Proposes Increased Childcare Tax Credit for EmployersTreasury Greenbook Includes Proposal to Raise the Additional Medicare Tax Rate for High-Income Taxpayers

Uncategorized

BAG - Compliance bezüglich Arbeitszeiterfassung - Was Arbeitgeber nun wissen müssen und umsetzen solltenWorld Mental Health Day on October 10th

White Collar

Anti-Money Laundering Agenda in Germany