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Robert D. Boley, J. Michael Showalter
Historically, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has relied upon advisory committees comprising members from the scientific community to advise the EPA on the development and implementation of regulations.
Matthew R. Mills, Eva J. Pulliam, Dan Jasnow
Comparative safety claims can be a powerful advertising tool, especially when regarding products consumers cannot test themselves. For this reason, it is imperative that these claims are made with sound proof.
David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin, Amal U. Dave, Dennis J. Henderson
Below is a summary of the Mid-Size Business Loan Program, which is included in the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020.
Deborah M. Shelton
As part of its effort to address the shortage of medical equipment needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA has issued a new Enforcement Policy announcing flexibility in some of the regulatory requirements for ventilators, accessories, and other respiratory devices.
Aaron H. Jacoby, Anthony V. Lupo
With the COVID-19 pandemic, dealers are handling complicated health and business issues. We talked with Aaron Jacoby about the impact of FMLA amendments and how they are designed to provide relief for employees and employers.
Mark A. Bloom, Andrew Ross, Anthony V. Lupo
Stay at home orders. Social distancing measures. We talked with Mark Bloom and Andrew Ross about the impact state and local orders are having on the construction industry. The top question on everyone’s mind: can projects move forward right now?
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson
Today, Governor Larry Hogan has taken his most aggressive measure yet to protect public safety and prevent COVID-19’s spread. Effective at 8:00 p.m., today, he has ordered everyone who resides in Maryland to remain at home.
Department of Justice Directed to Prioritize Investigation and Prosecution of COVID-19-Related Fraud
Lynn R. Fiorentino, Terree A. Bowers, Douglas E. Hewlett, Jr.
On March 16, 2020, United States Attorney General William Barr issued a memo directing all U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the detection, investigation, and prosecution of COVID-19-related fraud, amid reports of scams, malware, and other fraudulent efforts designed to capitalize on the pandemic.
Wayne H. Matelski
Over the past weekend, the FDA issued yet another Final Guidance to relax the rules governing medical devices.
Deborah M. Shelton
As part of its ongoing effort to address the critical shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA has issued an Enforcement Policy to help expand the availability of surgical apparel for healthcare professionals, including gowns and gloves.
Anthony V. Lupo, Jay L. Halpern, Steven A. Cohen, Dan Jasnow
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread reports of price gouging on hand sanitizer, protective masks, gloves, and other essential supplies.
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson
Governor Ralph Northam, like his Maryland counterpart, today issued an Order that requires people in Virginia to remain at home.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Richard G. Liskov
In some of our previous Legal Alerts concerning insurance coverage for coronavirus related issues, we have highlighted some of the types of coverage that could apply to a COVID-19 related loss, such as business interruption, contingent business interruption, civil authority, and event cancellation.
Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact employers’ business operations, employers with unionized workforces are faced with making business decisions while fulfilling their obligation to bargain with their employees’ collective bargaining representatives.
Robert G. Edwards, Ph.D.
Arent Fox continues to monitor the FDA activities and scientific reports on COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus.
Olga Bogush, Evgeny Magidenko, Robert R. Pluth
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, estimated to cost more than $2 trillion dollars, contains multiple tax-related provisions intended to offer relief to both businesses and individuals. Here we outline key provisions of which businesses and individuals should be aware.
Sarah G. Benator
To address the COVID-19 national emergency, hospitals throughout the country are seeking to bolster their ranks of health care providers.
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Mohammed T. Farooqui, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell
Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries
Deborah M. Shelton
This updates our prior Alert regarding the importation and distribution of face masks and respirators to be used to meet the significant US health care challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jonathan P. Dean, Jonathan Judge
With consumers attempting to navigate quarantine and “shelter-in-place” orders, businesses that sell basic necessities are facing overwhelming demand.
Henry Morris, Jr., Linda M. Jackson, Michael L. Stevens
On March 24th, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued its first round of guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
COVID–19 Duty Deferral Option Withdrawn by CBP Amidst Continued Requests by Congress for Such Action
David R. Hamill
After initially accepting requests from importers in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic to defer payment of duties—a means of relief that the Trump Administration had reportedly been considering—US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance withdrawing this option.
Kevin M. Nelson
Teva Pharmaceuticals filed suit against the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alleging that its glatiramer (Copaxone) falls under the revised definition of a “biological product” and should be transitioned to the system established by the Biologics Price Competition and Innovation Act of 2009 (BPCIA).
Anthony V. Lupo, Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory
Consumers are stuck at home. How does business continue? We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Russ McRory about the impact of state and local “Stay at Home” orders in California and New York and how dealers and manufacturers can navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin
Arent Fox is counseling clients on the business loan programs included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).