Israel Desks - February 2020 Edition

Bank Regulatory News and Trends DLA Piper This regular publication from DLA Piper focuses on helping banking and financial services clients navigate the ever-changing federal regulatory landscap e. Read more. U.S. Company Obligations in Light of the Coronavirus Outbreak Greenberg Traurig TheWorld HealthOrganization (WHO) has designated the rapid international spread of the deadly coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, (the “Coronavirus”) a global health emergency. The virus, which can cause respiratory symptoms such as coughing, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties, started in Wuhan, China, and can be life-threatening. The United States similarly recently declared a public health emergency, and companies employing U.S. employees should be aware of new legal obligations triggered by the Coronavirus epidemic . Read more. UK to Formally Leave EU on Friday 31 January 2020 Greenberg Traurig On Friday 24 January, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson signed, on behalf of the UK, the Withdrawal Agreement – the agreement setting out the terms of the UK’s exit from the European Union (“Brexit”). This followed the successful passing of the UK domestic legislation necessary to implement the Withdrawal Agreement, the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020, on 23 Januar y. Read more. Scott Hulsey on the DOJ’s Enforcement Priorities in 2020 Kobre & Kim From antitrust to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to sanctions enforcement and beyond, 2020 promises to be another active year for the Department of Justice and, consequently, a busy one for compliance officers as we ll. Read more. Clearing Your Name: When Trade Secret Disputes Become a National Security Issue Kobre & Kim The U.S. Department of Justice’s now one-year-old China Initiative has made clear that trade secret theft between the U.S. and China is indeed a matter of national security. In their ongoing discussion on IP disputes 42