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Back to Business: 10 Issues to Address in the Next 100 Days
As US businesses begin to reopen, LegalTech News/Law.com (subscription required) asked lawyers how their firms are leveraging technology to inform clients on states’ and local governments’ evolving reopening requirements.
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Japan in Midst of Heated Debate on Whether and How to Open the Country to Business Travel
A virtual discussion on the regulatory aspects of the EO, its potential policy outcomes, and practical impacts on affected businesses. On July 9, 2021, President Joe Biden issued a far-reaching executive order (EO) on Promoting Competition in the American Economy that establishes a “whole-of-government effort” aimed at reducing corporate consolidation. The EO calls for federal agencies to undertake 72 separate initiatives across a range of industry sectors, including financial services, technology, transportation and communication services.
Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare releases updated guideline for travelers visiting South Korea
The Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare recently released an updated guideline for travelers visiting South Korea, expanding the category of visitors who may be exempt from mandatory quarantine requirements.
Stricter Japan Quarantine to End for Travelers from California and Two US States, Amidst Numerous Changes Every Week
Effective June 14, travelers from California, Oakland, Nebraska and a few countries are no longer subject to the previously discussed stricter quarantine measures.
100 days and counting – Immigration and Brexit: What we have learned so far
As we pass 100 days since the end of the Brexit transition period, it is time to reflect on what we have learnt so far in relation to how the end of Free Movement rights has affected British citizens and UK companies operating within the European Economic Area (EEA) and EEA citizens and EEA companies operating in the UK.
Immigration Deadlines Receive Extension Until September 16, 2021
For purposes of extending the immigration deadlines by the Federal Police of Brazil, the Ordinance No. 21 of the Ministry of Justice (the “Ordinance”) will enter into force on March 15, 2021, which sets forth the extension of the deadline for immigration regularization until September 16, 2021.
Japan May Cap Entries Into Country to 2,000 per Day
The Japanese government is considering the implementation of a COVID-19 measure to limit entry into the country to 2,000 travelers per day.
Japan Extends State of Emergency Through March 7
The Japanese government has announced that the state of emergency has been extended to March 7, 2021.
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Post-Election – Immigration Analysis
In this video, Andrew Olmem, a partner in our Public Policy, Regulatory & Political Law practice, and Elizabeth Espín Stern, who leads our Global Mobility & Migration practice, discuss the Biden administration’s likely immigration actions in response to the executive actions undertaken by the previous administration.
Post Brexit: The fate of immigration in 2021
The Brexit transition period is coming to an end and the UK will leave the EU single market on 31 December 2020. Are you ready for what happens next?
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