Although initial reports suggested that Latin America was avoiding the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent information and case data make clear that the region faces serious health and economic challenges from the crisis....more
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis launched an investigation into the disbursement of PPP funds by sending letters to the Treasury Department, SBA, and eight financial institutions. The letters were...more
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a briefing on racial health disparities in the coronavirus crisis. Participants explained that communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by the...more
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House Democratic leaders have released an updated calendar and letter detailing their legislative priorities for the remainder of the year and how the House will do its work as the coronavirus pandemic maintains a grip on the...more
After weeks of concerns expressed by business interests on both sides of the US–Mexico border, the Mexican government has issued a framework for reopening critical parts of Mexico’s economy, including industry in the supply...more
Welcome to the first edition of WilmerHale's COVID-19 Oversight and Enforcement Report, a weekly roundup of notable congressional, executive branch, and state attorney general oversight and enforcement activity relating to...more
In the weeks since the March 31 Administrative Ruling, as the pandemic has rapidly developed in Mexico, so too has the response of the Mexican government at the federal, state and local levels.The federal government has...more
Colorado’s stay-at-home order expired on Sunday, April 26. It has been replaced by a new order, issued April 26, reflecting the state’s transition into the next phase of its COVID-19 response, termed “Safer at Home.” Colorado...more
Overview of the Updated CISA Guidance -
On April 17, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), issued the third version of its nonbinding...more
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governors of 49 states have issued executive orders restricting operations or closing categories of businesses and/or requiring residents to shelter-in-place. These orders vary...more
Although the response to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted the courts and US prosecutors and regulators, that disruption will not last indefinitely. As government prosecutors and regulators adjust to these new...more