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2 months ago | 
squirepattonboggs.com | Wendy Hunter |Devinder Singh
In our latest #How2DoPensions quick guide, we take a look at some of the key signs of business stress, and distress, that pension trustees should be aware of when monitoring the strength of the employer covenant.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | John Alderton |Russ Hill |Charlotte Møller |Devinder Singh
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Jan 2, 2025 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | Daniel Waltz |Clark K. Ervin
On January 2, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published in the Federal Register proposed amendments to the DOJ regulations that implement the Foreign Agents Registration Act, 22 U.S.C. §§ 611 et. seq. (FARA). The DOJ will accept comments on the proposed amendments until March 3, 2025. The FARA Unit published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in late 2021 soliciting comments on what the FARA Unitshould or should not do in amending the FARA regulations.
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | John Alderton |Russ Hill |Monika Lorenzo-Perez |Charlotte Møller
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Dec 19, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | Kate Kim Tuma |Francesco Liberatore |Rodney Slater |Daniel F. Roules
The automotive and transportation industry faces numerous legal challenges, especially as it navigates new technologies, regulations and global markets in 2025. Here are 10 top legal and policy issues currently affecting the industry and likely to have significant impact in the coming year: 1. Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Regulation As self-driving cars become more common, legal questions arise about liability in accidents, insurance, safety standards and regulatory frameworks.
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Dec 18, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | José Viñals |Matthew Kirk |Diego Pascual |Tigran Piruzyan
On 7 January 2025, the UK issued a new guidance for businesses involved in exporting Common High Priority Items and other goods critical to Russian weapons systems and military development. This guidance aims to support exporters in strengthening their due diligence processes and encourages the inclusion of contractual clauses that prohibit buyers or importers from re-exporting goods to Russia.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | George N. Grammas |Ju Zhu |José Viñals
Following the release of the Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-use Items (ECR), the China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), as anticipated, published the Dual-use Items Export Control List (Control List) which will take effect together with the ECR on December 1, 2024. Please refer to our previous article about the China Export Control Regulations.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | James Hsu |Maya Mouawad
The new law, known as the Commercial Tenant Protection Act, amends Sections 827, 1632 and 1946.1 of the Civil Code, and adds a new Section 1950.9. The law expands protections and notice requirements for lease terminations and rent increases, as well as places transparency and proportionality requirements for building operating expenses that landlords may pass on to “a qualified commercial tenant.”To say those changes are remarkable is an understatement.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | John Alderton |Charlotte Møller |Russ Hill |Devinder Singh
There are a number of points to consider ahead of taking an appointment over a company that undertakes work that could carry environmental risk.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
squirepattonboggs.com | José Viñals |Tigran Piruzyan |Diego Pascual |María Pitarch
On November 22, 2024, the European Commission issued important updates to its Consolidated FAQs on the implementation of Council Regulation No 833/2014 and Council Regulation No 269/2014 (FAQ) concerning the “best efforts” obligation under Article 8a of Council Regulation 833/2014, effective as of November 22, 2024. The updates clarify the responsibilities of EU operators regarding foreign entities they own or control, particularly those based in high-risk jurisdictions like Russia.