As Asia’s economies attempt to recover from the grip of COVID-19, they face added obstacles brought on by slow vaccine rollouts and new pandemic restrictions. We’re exploring the latest economic and regulatory developments in...more
The beginning of 2021 saw a decline in business bankruptcy filings, in contrast to the coronavirus-related surge in filings witnessed in 2020. Will this trend continue? Or will bankruptcy filings pick up as more businesses...more
The relationship between the U.S. and China has deteriorated over the last four years. Barely missing a beat from the coronavirus pandemic, China is the only major world economy to post positive growth during the pandemic...more
1/21/2021
/ Asia Pacific ,
Biden Administration ,
Business Opportunities ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Development ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Foreign Relations ,
Japan ,
Korea ,
Multinationals ,
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) ,
Trade Agreements ,
Trade Relations ,
Trans-Pacific Partnership
Our Asian markets expert, Paul Kim, joins the conversation with updates on the recovery efforts post-pandemic in Asia. We further explore China’s rise as a dominant figure in the world economy, the impact of the U.S.-China...more
12/8/2020
/ Asia ,
China ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Development ,
Health and Safety ,
Multinationals ,
Presidential Elections ,
Public Health ,
Trade Policy ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Wars ,
US Trade Policies
As European Union State aid rules evolve in their efforts to “level the playing field” among member states, we’re examining the impact of current events like COVID-19 and Brexit on general State aid rules and discussing...more
The Earth’s climate is changing. With unprecedented fires in California and the State’s litigation with the federal government, the Brazilian rainforest fires, and the aircraft industry’s inability to curb aircraft emissions,...more
11/4/2020
/ Air Pollution ,
Air Quality Standards ,
Airlines ,
Cap-and-Trade ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Clean Air Act ,
Climate Change ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
Forestry ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Preemption ,
Transportation Industry ,
Wildfires
Multinational boards are facing a major dilemma in response to COVID and its impact on their business forecasting. Many companies are facing insolvency and are left to decide how to approach bankruptcy proceedings. We’re...more
8/28/2020
/ Board Meetings ,
Board of Directors ,
Breach of Duty ,
Commercial Bankruptcy ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Officers ,
Criminal Liability ,
Economic Downturn ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Financial Adviser ,
Financial Distress ,
Insolvency ,
Multinationals
Nota Bene Episode 91: China Q3 Check In - Trade Wars, GDP Growth, Pandemic Comparatives, and Hong Kong with Michael Zhang
With tensions between the U.S. and China not likely to de-escalate any time soon, what is likely to...more
8/7/2020
/ C-Suite Executives ,
China ,
Colleges ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Economic Downturn ,
Educational Institutions ,
Foreign Relations ,
Foreign Students ,
Hong Kong ,
Internet ,
Multinationals ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Trade Relations ,
Trade Retaliation ,
Trade Wars ,
Universities
While most agree that Congress must do something to help the U.S. economy and the American people, there is some disagreement as to how, when, and what needs to get done. That is precisely what we’re exploring in today’s...more
7/29/2020
/ Business Closures ,
Colleges ,
Congressional Committees ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Economic Downturn ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Federal Funding ,
Financial Assistance Policies ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Law Enforcement ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Multinationals ,
Presidential Elections ,
Protests ,
Public Health ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Relief Measures ,
School Closures ,
School Districts ,
Small Business ,
Trump Administration ,
Unemployment Compensation System ,
Universities
We’re examining several topics that relate to competition regulation in a post-pandemic world. First, we’re exploring how the European Union (EU) is providing (or failing to provide) state aid to companies that need it. Then,...more
Almost five months after the first signs of the coronavirus outbreak in Asia, we’re checking in with our Asian markets expert, Paul Kim, to hear about the latest legal and economic developments in the fight against COVID-19...more
The coronavirus pandemic has proven to be the most significant business crisis in global history. What will it take for multinational companies to aptly respond to the crisis while managing potential future harm from the...more
6/4/2020
/ Audits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Defense Production Act ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Loans ,
Investigations ,
OIG ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Relief Measures ,
Small Business Loans
With $3 trillion of stimulus money already disbursed and $3 trillion more scheduled to be distributed to the American people in the near future, we’re taking a look at the type of oversight provisions included in the CARES...more
5/29/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Loans ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Fraud ,
Insider Trading ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Relief Measures ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Whistleblowers
As Congress considers several proposed bills to help alleviate the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy, we’re joined by returning guests Elizabeth Frazee and Jonathan Meyer to discuss the latest updates from the...more
Given the devastating impact of the coronavirus pandemic in the European Union (EU) and all over the world, we’re exploring the current economic and political climate of the various member states.
Joining Michael for this...more
The world as we knew it just a few months ago in January, when we last spoke with our Asian-markets expert Paul Kim, has completely changed. No one could have predicted the unprecedented nature of the economic, cultural, and...more
5/8/2020
/ Contact Tracing ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Economic Downturn ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreign Corporations ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Multinationals ,
Popular ,
Public Health ,
South Korea ,
Supply and Demand ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Virus Testing
Furloughs. Layoffs. Loss of work visas. The state of employment in the U.S. is in flux due to the coronavirus, and employers and employees are left to figure out how to best deal with the changing regulations in this...more
4/30/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
F-1 Visa ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Foreign Students ,
Foreign Workers ,
Furloughs ,
Layoffs ,
Relief Measures ,
Work Visas
Healthcare systems in the U.S. are feeling the stress of COVID-19. In an attempt to respond to the unexpected impact of the virus on the healthcare industry, the government along with private industry have implemented various...more
On April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve issued a term sheet for each of the Primary Market Corporate Credit Facility (“PMCCF”) and the Secondary Market Corporate Credit Facility (the “SMCCF”). Under the PMCCF and the SMCCF, the...more
The world’s commerce has come to a screeching halt in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many businesses are finding it difficult or maybe even impossible to perform their obligations under their business...more
As China picks up the pieces following the COVID-19 aftermath, we’re taking a look at how China managed to swiftly bring the crisis under control throughout the country. Is there hope for other countries around the world that...more
The uncertainty of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has permeated every aspect of our society - personally and economically. As we continue to navigate this “new normal,” we’re taking a closer look at how the virus might...more
2019 ushered in numerous changes and new initiatives at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). From the increasing popularity of cannabis use to the rapidly evolving nature of artificial intelligence in medical devices,...more
3/13/2020
/ Biologics ,
Cannabis Products ,
Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Life Sciences ,
Manufacturers ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Public Health ,
Vaping
As we check in on the Asian markets for the first quarter of the year, we’re diving into various current events including the coronavirus epidemic, the Trilateral Summit between Japan, China, and Korea, and Carlos Ghosn’s...more