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Latham & Watkins LLP

FINRA Releases Long-Anticipated Guidance on New Work-From-Home Exemption Ahead of Impending COVID-19 Relief Expiration

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FINRA’s guidance sheds further light on the new rule, which will permit firms to elect “non-branch” designation for a private residence where an associated person conducts specified supervisory activities....more

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Are You Prepared for the End of the COVID-19 Form I-9 Flexibilities?

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The Form I-9 flexibilities implemented during the COVID-19 Pandemic that permitted employers to virtually review Section 1 and inspect documents establishing identity and authorization to work are ending on July 31, 2023....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended two policies providing employers and employees with flexibility in meeting certain Form I-9 Employment Verification requirements. DHS EXTENDS VALIDITY OF FORM...more

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COVID-19 Related Measures: Current State of Play for the Funds Industry in Luxembourg

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A variety of steps have been taken to accommodate managers working during the lockdown. As at 29 September 2020, these measures are as follows: 1. MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF FUNDS - On 20 March 2020, the...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility to November 19, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Form I-9 compliance flexibility for certain employers for an additional 60 days, until November 19, 2020. The policy, initially announced on March 20, 2020, relaxes...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Form I-9 compliance flexibility for certain employers until September 19, 2020. The policy, initially announced on March 20, 2020, relaxes the requirement to...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Tips for Transferring Trademarks in Light of COVID-19

In 2017, we wrote about some of our favorite strategies for updating the ownership of global trademark portfolios. As we continue to support our clients during the pandemic, we’ve developed new strategies for documenting...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19? (Updated)

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer....more

Goodwin

COVID-19 Related Measures: Current State of Play for the Funds Industry in Luxembourg

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A variety of steps have been taken to accommodate managers working during the lockdown. As at 22 June 2020, these measures are as follows: 1. MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR THE GOVERNANCE OF FUNDS...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19?

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer. Many offices have asked their employees to work from home,...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

DHS Eases Immigration Rules Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

- Foreign visitors and employees can extend or change their immigration status. - DHS relaxes requirements for original documents and original signatures. - DHS offices are closed to the public but continue to...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

State and Local Tax Considerations in Light of COVID-19

The first order of business for many state tax authorities in response to COVID-19 was deciding whether to extend their respective income tax filing and payment deadlines for the 2019 tax year, either automatically by...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Tax Commissioners: Please Drop Unnecessary or Dangerous Tax Administration Requirements

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This week we wrote a letter to state tax administrators, sharing five key suggestions for relieving undue tax administration burdens in the wake of this difficult COVID-19 situation. As explained, “at a time when many people...more

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