INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE DISPUTES
2020 REVIEW
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INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE DISPUTES 2020 REVIEW
Contents
Preface
Doing business in the United States
2021
2
Hogan Lovells
Doing business in the United States 2021
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Contents
Introduction1
I.Openness of U.S. markets to foreign investment
2
II.Direct or indirect market entry and choice of entity
8
III. Commercial contracting
20
IV.Labor and employment law considerations
26
V.Immigration laws
34
VI.Intellectual property laws
40
VII. Export control and economic sanction laws
46
VIII. U.S. antitrust laws
56
GOVERNANCE & SECURITIES LAW FOCUS
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MAY 2020/LATIN AMERICA
Below is a summary of the main developments in US, EU, and UK corporate governance and securities law since our last update in February 2020.
Financial regulatory developments are available here.
IN THIS ISSUE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVID-19: Summary of Key Issues.................................................................................... 1
Hotel Lawyers: Lender tips on forbearances, loan modifications, recapitalizations, receiverships, workouts, turnarounds, restructurings, and bankruptcies
CMBS lenders and others use SPEs for expedited remedies
Hotels, resorts, marinas, retail mixed-use, and other hospitality-related assets will likely continue to present challenges to lenders seeking expedited relief from bankruptcy stay provisions available to creditors in “single asset real estate” bankruptcy cases.
Samantha Gilbert speaks to compliance leaders from the healthcare, financial services, insurance, IT and commercial sectors on what to expect from the new “business as usual” and enforcement. Conduct reviews, increased regulatory scrutiny and long-term digitisation are some key issues for compliance teams to prepare for.
Lexology Pro Compliancetakes a look at some of the most informative articles published on Lexology this fortnight for compliance teams to stay up-to-date, including key guidance from regulators around the world and practical tips to help businesses adapt to a new normal.
We are delighted to share with you our Financial Institutions Horizons 2021, which provides a snapshot of key legal topics and market trends across the globe, shaping the future of the financial institutions market.
1 Foreword Simon Croall QC 2 Using Force Majeure Clauses in Relation to Inability to Pay: A Forlorn Hope?
Recent M&A deals the teams have worked on involving insolvent corporates have highlighted the challenges which exist around the transfer of customer lists and databases, which are often a significant asset for the buyer.