Foreign Corrupt Practices Update: “A Resource Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Second Edition (2020)”
Written by: John E. Parkerson, Jr., Esq. Individuals and companies that currently or plan in the future to conduct cross-border business need to be knowledgeable about the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and its anti-briber
Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services
Written by: Ashik R. Jahan, Esq. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/phased-resumption-routine-visa-services.html The Department of State suspended routine visa services worldwide in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Another Arrow in the Quiver or a Regulatory Risk? Analyzing SB 359’s Immunities for Georgia Providers in the Fight Against COVID-19 Liability
As Georgia continues to reopen, the Georgia General Assembly’s recent passage of Senate Bill 359, known as the “Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act," will provide relief to individuals and entities concerned with possible liability
EU High Court Invalidates EU-US Privacy Shield Framework
Written by: Brett Lawrence, Esq. On July 16, 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”), Europe’s top court, struck down the EU-US Privacy Shield Framework. The Privacy Shield was created to allow businesses to t
China Publishes Draft Data Security Law
Written by: Brett Lawrence, Esq. and Brock Wolf After deliberating a draft Data Security Law from June 28 to June 30, 2020, China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (“NPC”) published the draft law on J
South Africa’s Data Privacy Law Is Now In Effect
Written by: Charles R. Langhorne IV, Esq. South Africa’s newest data privacy law, the Protection of Personal Information Act (“PoPIA”) is now in effect. There is a 12-month grace period, and enforcement will not begin until July 1, 2021. T
OFAC Puts Amazon in the Crosshairs
Written by: John E. Parkerson, Jr., Esq. Many individuals and businesses are aware that particular transactions that involve countries such as Cuba, Iran, North Korea, or Syria (just to name a few well-known examples – there are others) or wit
Insurers Win First Battle in Fight Over Business Interruption Coverage For COVID-Related Closings — Michigan Judge Issues First Decision in this Billion Dollar Insurance Coverage Fight
Written by Duane L Cochenour, Esq. and Caitlin E. Correa, Esq. Hundreds of declaratory judgment actions have been filed across the country seeking business interruption coverage for shutting down businesses due to the coronavirus. It is shaping
Georgia’s Senior Care Reform Bill Adds COVID-19 Requirements to New Legislation for Assisted Living Communities
On June 30, 2020, Governor Kemp signed House Bill 987, known as the Senior Care Reform Bill, into law. This legislation covers numerous topics related to Assisted Living Communities that go into effect on July 1, 2021, including...
CMS Issues ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ Document On Nursing Home Visitation
Written by: Drew Graham, Esq. and Laura Hall Cartner, Esq. On June 24, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) regarding nursing homes and safe visitatio