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In today’s episode, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group keep the discussion going on COVID-19 related aid. The bottom line? Businesses and individuals who apply for aid must be prepared to defend their applications and/or use of aid.

In light of the development of a COVID vaccine, employers across all industries are beginning to plan for their employees to return to the workplace. In today’s episode, Partner Brian D. Schneider and Associate Alexandra M. Romero discuss the following frequently asked questions: Can employees be required to return to work? Can employers require employees to wear masks? Should employers take record of COVID symptoms in employees upon arrival to the workplace? Can employers require employees to receive the COVID vaccine?

Earlier this week, the federal government reopened the Paycheck Protection Program – and emphasized a renewed focus on preventing fraud and abuse. In today’s episode, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group chat about COVID-19 related Aid, PPP forgiveness, and what’s at stake for borrowers.

Arent Fox International Trade Group Partner Marwa Hassoun and Government Contracts Group Counsel Travis Mullaney chat about Section 889 of the National Defense Authorization Act. In today's episode, we focus on the U.S. government restrictions on procurement and usage of covered telecommunications equipment and services from certain Chinese-owned entities within the U.S. government supply chain.

In our first Cannabis Counsel Cast episode, Partners Emily Leongini and Lynn Fiorentino discuss the potential impact of California’s Prop. 65 on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of cannabis products, particularly in light of the January 4, 2021 enforcement date for new THC and marijuana smoke listings. Our lawyers explain how Prop. 65 could apply to businesses outside of California and those that market hemp-derived edibles, tinctures, and topical products, and discuss strategies for avoiding potentially costly litigation.

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo discusses lessons learned from COVID-19 with Eduardo Perez, CFO of Saint Laurent, Donatella Bordignon, CFO of Alexander Wang, and Richard Naranjo, VP Shared Financial Services of Kering Americas.

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo discusses lessons learned from COVID-19 with Eduardo Perez, CFO of Saint Laurent, Donatella Bordignon, CFO of Alexander Wang, and Richard Naranjo, VP Shared Financial Services of Kering Americas.

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo discusses lessons learned from COVID-19 with Eduardo Perez, CFO of Saint Laurent, Donatella Bordignon, CFO of Alexander Wang, and Richard Naranjo, VP Shared Financial Services of Kering Americas.

In this episode of Association Counsel, Partners Brian D. Schneider and Dan H. Renberg talk year-end activity on the Hill, the general election, and what it all means for trade associations as they plan their advocacy strategy for year-end and beyond.

In part two of this video of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo talks about the retail crisis with WWD Executive Editor Arthur Zaczkiewicz.

Driven by national security concerns, over the past three years the US Government has taken a much more aggressive position on an array of technology issues involving China. These policy and regulatory changes range from significant new export controls to new supply chain screening of Chinese technology to efforts to jumpstart US R&D and “reshore” manufacturing in strategic technology areas. As a result, business between the US and China is more challenging than ever. Here to walk you through these new and evolving changes are Partners David R. Hanke and Marwa M. Hassoun.

In this video episode of Fashion Counsel, Arent Fox Fashion & Retail Practice Leader Anthony V. Lupo talks about the retail crisis with WWD Executive Editor Arthur Zaczkiewicz.

In today’s episode, we continue our conversation on “Force Majeure” with Partners Barbara Wahl and Bernice Leber. Our lawyers cover a few of the first COVID-related lawsuits filed, important trends and ways to leverage mediation to avoid costly litigation.

You’ve secured a PPP Loan to help weather the pandemic. Now, the SBA and Treasury have released a Loan Forgiveness Application to help lighten your financial burden. In today’s podcast, Aaron Jacoby, Russ McRory, and Justin Goldberg discuss the rules, application, and impact on the automotive industry.

What questions may employers ask their employees about their health status in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic? In today’s episode, Valerie Samuels and Michael Stevens address what’s permissible under the ADA and state and local equivalents.

In today’s episode, we talked with Barbara Wahl about “Force Majeure” and possible defenses that may be available to avoid performance under a contract due to Coronavirus and the Government Orders related to the pandemic.

In part two of our discussion of the CARES Act, we talked with Aaron Jacoby and Oliver Spurgeon about how the new legislation is helping practitioners, including those on the frontlines fighting the pandemic.

With businesses facing reduced hours or closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic, business interruption coverage is top of mind. In today’s episode, we talked to James Westerlind about the types of coverage and policy exclusions that can impact your ability to make a claim.

The recently passed CARES Act makes critical investments in telehealth and medicare reimbursements. We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Douglas Grimm about the impact the CARES Act will have on key components of the health care industry.

Dealers’ service and parts departments have been deemed “essential.” Sales operations are not so clear. With scaled-down to zero onsite sales operations, ramping up online sales efforts is critical. We spoke with Aaron Jacoby and Russ McRory about the rules and regulations governing online sales in today’s podcast.