The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a rapidly evolving commercial and regulatory landscape. In addition to the various SEC and other orders and releases highlighted above, it is worth noting that other U.S. federal and state actors have also implemented and continue to implement their own legal measures in response to the pandemic. For instance, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced new and supplemental policies to assist companies subject to FERC's jurisdiction in meeting regulatory obligations and ensuring business continuity, and The New York Department of Financial Services promulgated regulations on March 24, 2020, to provide financial relief to individuals who can demonstrate a financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For up-to-date analysis of these and other COVID-19 related topics, Shearman's dedicated resource hub, which we will continue to update as the situation evolves, may be a useful point of reference.
Originally published 13 May, 2020
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