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COVID-19: Economic Relief Programs

Skadden attorneys review a wide range of legal issues relating to the U.S. federal government's economic relief programs, including summaries of eligibility criteria and conditions, state and federal tax considerations, and requirements for U.S.-incorporated subsidiaries of foreign companies.
Economic Relief Programs

COVID-19 Publications and Webinars

Please see our collection of materials on COVID-19.

COVID-19 Publications and Webinars

Alternative Paradigm to ‘On the Purpose of the Corporation’

We offer commentary on various aspects of the memo, including inconsistency with the duties of directors of Delaware business corporations and failure to acknowledge the broad opportunity that the Delaware shareholder primacy governance model provides directors to consider ESG/stakeholder interests.
An Alternative Paradigm to ‘On the Purpose of the Corporation’

DOJ's Corporate Compliance Evaluation Guidance

With its recent updates, the DOJ continues to focus on ongoing assessment and enhancement of compliance programs and on practical and risk-based approaches to developing effective controls. Companies should consider the guidance as a helpful tool in reviewing and developing their own programs.
Key Takeaways From Updated DOJ Corporate Compliance Evaluation Guidance
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With nearly 2 million hours of pro bono work over the last 10 years alone, Skadden’s lawyers strongly believe in fulfilling the obligation to assist those individuals and groups unable to afford legal services.

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In this critical moment for our society and our country, we join those calling for the end to the systemic racism and perpetual injustice Black people face. The killings of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Ahmaud Arbery while jogging in Georgia, Louisville medical technician Breonna Taylor in her own bed, and so many others are unconscionable.

To our Black colleagues, clients, friends, recruits and peers, and your families, friends and communities: We see you. We hear you. We stand with you. And we are optimistic that, working together, we will create a more just and inclusive society.