June 25, 2019, Global Policy Watch

On June 14, 2019, the Federal Reserve Board (“Federal Reserve”) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPR”) requesting public comment on updates to its regulations governing the disclosure of confidential supervisory information (“CSI”) and its Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) procedures. Although the Federal Reserve classified many of the proposed ...

June 20, 2019, Global Policy Watch

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit yesterday issued a long-awaited opinion upholding, on the merits, a recent update to the SEC’s pay-to-play rule.  While the case involved only a narrow piece of the rule, the decision’s logic is worded more broadly and could apply to the SEC rule as a whole, making...… Continue Reading

June 18, 2019, Global Policy Watch

Last week’s negotiations held in Washington between Mexico and the United States were successful in suspending indefinitely president Donald Trump’s threat to impose an immediate 5% tax on all Mexican imports. These were set to go into force June 10 and escalate to 25% over time. In a series of tweets, the White House claimed...… Continue Reading

June 17, 2019, Global Policy Watch

Yet another U.S. regulator is entering the foreign corruption space.  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is a civil agency that oversees commodity and derivatives markets in the United States.  It enforces the Commodity Exchange Act, a set of statutes that are enforced criminally by the U.S. Department of Justice.  The CFTC has authority to impose...… ...

June 17, 2019, Washington Post

John Veroneau is quoted in the Washington Post regarding the President’s plan to impose tariffs on virtually all products from China and its impact on U.S. companies and customers. Mr. Veroneau says, “Companies have tried to shield customers from tariff increases, but that will no longer be possible. To the extent possible, companies are working hard to ...

June 13, 2019, Global Policy Watch

This week, Congress took an important step forward to protect the benefits of retirees in multiemployer pension plans facing insolvency.  On Tuesday, June 11, 2019, the House Committee on Education and Labor marked-up the Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act (H.R. 397), better known as the “Butch Lewis Act.”  Among other things, the bill would ...

June 7, 2019, Global Policy Watch

This week, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held the first two of a three-part series of hearings on “The State of Patent Eligibility in America.”  The hearings are part of an ongoing bipartisan congressional effort to reform section 101 of the Patent Act to address confusion over patent eligibility wrought by more than...… Continue ...

June 5, 2019, Global Policy Watch

On May 7, 2019, a federal District Court in the Southern District of Florida ruled that an American company, RM Broadcasting, must register as a foreign agent under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”) for its agreement to broadcast radio programming from Rossiya Segodnya (meaning “Russia Today”), a Russian state-owned news agency.  Although the ...

June 4, 2019, Sky News

Francis Maude spoke with Sky News about the developments in trade relations between the U.S. and U.K. Mr. Maude says, “There are always going to be issues, but it is worth going for. Any increase in trade is for the benefit of everybody.”

June 3, 2019, Global Policy Watch

For decades, the U.S. economy was the envy of the world.  With few, notable exceptions the U.S. economy was a consistent model for growth, innovation, diversification and job creation. The US economic engine, and the optimistic middle class it enabled, also has been a testament to the value of our democratic, rule-of-law-based governance system. ...

May 30, 2019, S&P Global

Muftiah McCartin is quoted in S&P Global regarding Congress’s push to make progress on legislation before the unofficial deadline of August. Ms. McCartin says, "These issues that are really tough issues, where you have Republicans and Democrats who are really trying to find a way forward, you will begin to see that break down once we get into a contentious ...

May 25, 2019

WASHINGTON—Advised by Covington, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs secured a significant victory against the Russian Federation in a dispute arising under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (“ITLOS”), a 21-judge international tribunal based in Hamburg, ordered Russia to release three Ukrainian naval ...

May 23, 2019, Global Policy Watch

The EU elections began on Thursday, May 23, and run to Sunday, May 26.  These are likely to see a significant change in the make-up of the European Parliament, with the main center-left and center-right parties losing overall control.  It will also kick off formally the process for appointing a new European Commission – which,...… Continue Reading

May 22, 2019, BBC

Timothy Stratford spoke with the BBC about China’s response to the U.S.’ decision to add Huawei to its “entry list.” Mr. Stratford says, "Particularly in the wake of the decision to put Huawei on the... entity list, there are concerns that the government of China may decide to retaliate against American companies. These are real concerns, and they increase the ...

May 22, 2019, The New York Times

Peter Balas spoke with The New York Times about the effects of populism in Europe on free trade. Mr. Balas says, “The rightist parties will play a bigger role. The Greens will play a bigger role. It will be much more difficult in the Parliament to have a cohesive approach to trade.”  

May 21, 2019, Global Policy Watch

While you might not be able to fight City Hall, you can fight your CPARS rating. In a short opinion published last week, the ASBCA confirmed it has jurisdiction to annul an inaccurate and unfair government evaluation of a contractor’s performance. Cameron Bell Corporation d/b/a Government Solutions Group, ASBCA No. 61856 (May 1, 2019).  Though...… Continue ...

May 21, 2019, Bloomberg

Timothy Stratford discusses the AmCham China business survey, the U.S.-China trade war, and its impact on businesses with Bloomberg.

May 20, 2019, Bloomberg

May 17, 2019, CNBC

Timothy Stratford spoke with CNBC about developments in trade relations between the U.S. and China. He says economic issues can get "intermingled" with national security in ways that "greatly complicate" the U.S.-China trade dispute.

May 16, 2019, The Washington Post

John Veroneau is quoted in The Washington Post regarding Presidential Trump’s decision to remove tariffs on industrial metals from Mexico and Canada. Mr. Veroneau says, “He thinks the government needs to be much more active in making decisions about cross-border trade flows, which is a departure from his predecessors.”  

May 14, 2019, Covington Alert

On May 13, days after increasing tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports, the U.S. Administration proposed imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on a new list of $300 billion in Chinese imports. The Administration cited China’s “failure to meaningfully address” problematic intellectual property (IP) practices and its retaliatory responses to U.S. tariffs ...

May 8, 2019, Covington Alert

On May 8, the U.S. Administration confirmed its intent to increase tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports from 10 percent to 25 percent, effective Friday, May 10, 2019, and establish a process for requesting exclusions from these tariffs. As justification for these actions, the Administration cites the “lack of progress in discussions with China” and ...

May 7, 2019, CNBC

Francis Maude appeared on CNBC to speak about Brexit’s effect on British markets and the upcoming election.  

April 25, 2019

WASHINGTON—Daniel Feldman has joined Covington’s Global Problem Solving group in Washington. A former Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan at the U.S. Department of State, Ambassador Feldman was a principal advisor to Secretaries of State John Kerry and Hillary Rodham Clinton regarding Afghanistan, Pakistan, and broader South, Central, and East ...

April 25, 2019, Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law highlighted Covington's Global Problem Solving team and the efforts of the lawyers who make the capability possible.   Sebastian Vos said the group doesn’t just work on problems for clients, but tries to use its resources to anticipate what problems could arise in the future and craft resolutions for them. “We help unlock a situation where a ...

April 23, 2019, Law360

Muftiah McCartin is quoted in Law360 regarding federal lobbying efforts in the first quarter of 2019. Ms. McCartin says, “Democrats winning the House has translated into a busy quarter for our lobbying and public policy team across many different industries, including tech, defense, energy, financial services, food and drug, health care, workforce development, ...

April 23, 2019, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Commercial Dispute Resolution mentioned Covington as legal counsel to Naftogaz, Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company, advising the company in its victory over the Russian government that illegally expropriated the oil company’s assets in Crimea.   David Pinsky described it as “an important day” for the oil company, explaining: “Russia targeted Naftogaz’s ...

April 22, 2019, The Hill

Muftiah McCartin is quoted in The Hill regarding the firm’s lobbying and policy efforts in the first quarter of 2019. She says, “Democrats winning the House has translated into a busy quarter for our lobbying and public policy team across many different industries, including tech, defense, energy, financial services, food and drug, healthcare, workforce ...

April 17, 2019, China Business Review

April 16, 2019, Covington Alert

Consistent with our predictions over the past several months, congressional investigations have flourished in the first few months of the 116th Congress, outpacing the oversight activity of any other Congress in recent memory.

April 8, 2019

WASHINGTON—Seasoned private equity executive David M. Marchick has rejoined Covington in its Washington office. Mr. Marchick provides strategic counsel on complex issues at the intersection of law, policy, and reputational risk. He advises clients on their most challenging and significant strategic matters that involve C-Suite decision-making, drawing upon his ...

April 4, 2019, CNBC

Timothy Stratford spoke with CNBC about the current trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. He says a symmetrical enforcement structure in a U.S.-China trade deal would be more palatable to Beijing. He also added that the trade negotiators need time and space to get the job done right.

April 2, 2019, The Hill

Muftiah McCartin was featured in The Hill about her experience as a woman in big law lobbying.   She discusses what it’s like to be the only woman in the room sometimes, and shares, “Actually, that happened last week. It does happen, and this was a big meeting. I counted up, it was 17 people at the meeting and I was the only woman. The interesting thing about ...

March 2019, The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer has recognized Covington in its 2019 Dealmakers of Year.

March 28, 2019, Legal Week

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in Legal Week regarding the potential decrease in work for law firms in the UK following Brexit. He says, “A general impression is that small and medium-sized enterprises don’t have enough resources to prepare, while our clients – large worldwide pharmaceutical companies – have invested millions into this. Many have done their homework, ...

March 27, 2019

WASHINGTON—The American Lawyer has recognized Covington among its 2019 “Dealmakers of the Year.” The annual feature highlights “the lawyers behind the most significant work” in deal making, and this marks the second time the firm has received this distinction in the last three years. In March 2018, Covington helped Qualcomm, Inc. secure a U.S. Presidential ...

March 26, 2019, Risk

Anne Termine is quoted in Risk regarding U.S. margin rules in the event of Brexit. To ensure continued access to the full range of services, EU-based swaps counterparties may wish to move their contracts to affiliates outside of the UK, says Ms. Termine. Swaps dealers may need to move their swaps, for example, to the EU from a UK platform because there is no ...

March 25, 2019, The Law Society Gazette

Sebastian Vos, Francis Maude, and Erika Mann are quoted in The Law Society Gazette regarding Covington’s expansion of public policy work in Europe.   Mr. Vos says, “The firm’s USP is the sheer number of former senior diplomats in our midst, on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as in Asia and Africa.” He adds, what clients “value most is the combination of law ...

March 13, 2019, Law360

Carlo Kostka spoke with Law360 about Brexit’s effect on corporate contingency plans. Companies across the services and manufacturing industries have already invested enormous sums to prepare for the unknown, said Mr. Kostka. He added, “They have investment plans and, with some exceptions and caveats, the trigger has been pulled on many of those.”

March 11, 2019, CNBC

Francis Maude spoke with CNBC about Article 50 and the possibility of a Brexit extension. On the possibility of an Article 50 extension, Lord Maude says, "I think it's inevitable that we'll ask for one."

March 4, 2019, CNBC

In a discussion with CNBC, Timothy Stratford discusses the U.S.-China trade negotiations and complications that the two countries may face when it comes to enforcing an agreement.

February 21, 2019, Law360

Gary Guzy is quoted in Law360 regarding the Administration’s negotiations with California regarding a proposal to roll back greenhouse gas emissions standards for automobiles. According to Mr. Guzy, if the EPA finalizes an emissions rule along the lines of what it proposed, legal challenges will likely target the agency’s basis for departing from the previous ...

February 20, 2019, Washington Post

Gary Guzy spoke with the Washington Post about California’s negotiations with the Administration over vehicle fuel-efficiency standards. Mr. Guzy says, “It is tempting to see this feud as just another in a series of squabbles between the administration and California. However, the state’s independent regulatory authority to set more stringent fuel-efficiency ...

February 19, 2019, Covington Alert

Late last week, President Trump signed an appropriations bill to keep the government funded. In its Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying this legislation, Congress directed the Trump Administration to establish an exclusion request process for tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports by March 17, 2019, in line with the process provided for prior rounds of ...

February 15, 2019, The New York Times

Tim Stratford is quoted in The New York Times regarding trade relations between the U.S. and China. He says, “If we don’t address the deeper issues, neither side will be doing itself any favors.”

February 15, 2019, CCTV

Tim Stratford spoke with CCTV News to explain that China and the United States. have different understandings of the rules of international trade and suggested that these rules will need to be clarified.

February 14, 2019, BBC World News

Tim Stratford spoke with BBC World News and laid out an optimistic scenario for a trade agreement between the U.S. and China. Mr. Stratford says, “The structural issues that divide the U.S. and China are so significant that it’s hard to see an agreement really effectively dressing all of them.”

February 13, 2019, CNBC

In an interview with CNBC, Tim Stratford discussed trade developments between the U.S. and China. According to Mr. Stratford, China is highly advanced in some areas and underdeveloped in others. As a result, figuring out how to manage differences between the U.S. and China is a "new type of challenge" for American trade negotiators.  

February 12, 2019

WASHINGTON—Jason Everett has joined Covington in its Public Policy practice. Mr. Everett’s arrival follows the recent additions of former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, Broderick Johnson, and Samantha Clark to the firm’s Public Policy practice. At Covington, Mr. Everett will provide regulatory and legislative advice and advocacy to clients in a range of industries, ...

February 11, 2019, Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia

John Veroneau discussed the U.S.-China trade negotiations and what would be needed to make a deal. He speaks on Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia. Regarding a delay in U.S. imposed tariffs on China, he says, “I don’t think it’s inevitable, but I think it’s likely.”

January 29, 2019

NEW YORK— Jay Ireland has joined Covington as a senior advisor in New York. Mr. Ireland has nearly four decades of senior executive experience across a number of industry sectors, including telecommunications and media, healthcare, energy, financial services, and manufacturing. Most recently, he served as President and CEO of GE Africa, where he was responsible ...

January 23, 2019

WASHINGTON—Samantha Clark has joined Covington in its Public Policy, CFIUS, and Government Contracts practices in Washington. Ms. Clark’s arrival follows the recent additions of former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl and Broderick Johnson to the firm’s Public Policy practice. Ms. Clark provides advisory and advocacy support to clients facing policy, political, and ...

January 15, 2019, Beat DC

The Beat DC covered Broderick Johnson’s move to Covington’s Public Policy practice. Mr. Johnson shared, “With the Democratic party assuming control of the House, companies across a spectrum of industries will face new challenges advocating for their legislative agendas and responding to congressional inquiries. Covington is well positioned to represent those ...

January 7, 2019

WASHINGTON—Former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl has re-joined Covington in its Public Policy practice. Senator Kyl will focus on matters of policy and strategy for the firm’s clients. “We are extremely proud of Jon’s service to the country and the people of Arizona and delighted that he has rejoined us,” said Timothy Hester, Covington’s chair. “Given his profile and ...

January 7, 2019

WASHINGTON—Broderick D. Johnson has joined Covington in its Public Policy practice in Washington. Mr. Johnson is a public policy and political strategist with more than three decades of leadership at the highest levels of government and the legal profession. He provides strategic leadership advice and counsel to clients on legislative, regulatory, legal, and ...

December 20, 2018

BEIJING—The American Chamber of Commerce in the People's Republic of China (AmCham China) has elected Tim Stratford, managing partner of Covington’s Beijing office, as Chair of the Board of Governors for 2019. He previously served as chair from 2000-2001. Mr. Stratford practice is focused on advising international clients doing business in China and assisting ...

December 13, 2018

WASHINGTON—The Hill has named Covington’s Howard Berman, Holly Fechner, Muftiah McCartin, and Bill Wichterman to its annual “Top Lobbyists” list. The list recognizes the most distinguished and accomplished professionals from the influence world who are on the front lines of the nation’s most consequential political and policy battles. First elected to Congress ...

December 13, 2018, Covington Alert

The first EU-level rules on the screening of foreign direct investment (FDI) are about to be agreed. These do not provide for the direct screening of FDI by the institutions of the Union, but rather create a framework for national initiatives and the exchange of information, and impose certain obligations on Member States to ensure a certain harmonization of any ...

December 7, 2018

WASHINGTON—The American Lawyer has recognized Covington partner Eric Holder in its 2018 “Lifetime Achiever” series, which honors lawyers who have reached the highest levels of the public and private spheres—and left an indelible mark every step of the way. The article highlights Mr. Holder’s legal career and his “desire to make America more fair and equal.” Mr. ...

December 3, 2018

BRUSSELS—Alexis Lautenberg has joined Covington’s Public Policy practice as a Senior Advisor. Ambassador Lautenberg is a long-serving Swiss diplomat whose career has been focused on European financial services and trade policy. His forty years of public service included postings as Swiss Ambassador to the EU, Italy and the UK. In 2013, he co-founded the Swiss ...

December 3, 2018, Covington Alert

On December 1, during a working dinner meeting in Buenos Aires following the G20 Summit, U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to temporarily ease trade tensions as both sides continue negotiating over longer-term solutions to U.S. concerns about bilateral economic relations.

November 15, 2018

The proposed withdrawal agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom was published by the European Commission on November 14 (see here). The text runs to 585 pages, and represents a tentative agreement reached between the UK and EU negotiating teams. It is accompanied by an eight-page outline of the proposed political declaration on the future ...

October 28, 2018, Bloomberg

Timothy Stratford is quoted in Bloomberg regarding the impact of the “Made in China 2025” plan on economic relations with the United States. Mr. Stratford says, “It was kind of a lightning rod that really made clear what people were concerned about. The breadth and the specificity seemed to put the last nail in the coffin."

October 17, 2018, International Financial Law Review

Michael Nonaka is quoted in International Financial Law Review regarding the potential modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977. Mr. Nonaka says, “It’s important to make sure that with new innovative technologies and people using smartphones and the internet to connect with banks, that all those services are tracked for purposes of CRA premise. ...

September 27, 2018, The National Law Journal

Robert Kelner is quoted in The National Law Journal regarding the Justice Department’s aggressive enforcement of the Foreign Agents Registration Act and the reaction from lawyers. Mr. Kelner says, “The problem with FARA is that it’s a woefully vague statute. It’s arguably unconstitutionally vague.”

September 19, 2018

JOHANNESBURG — Robert Kayihura has joined Covington as a senior advisor in Johannesburg. Mr. Kayihura has nearly two decades of experience advising clients across the African continent. Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur and advisor to large, global corporations including Microsoft and Uber, he works closely with corporate decision-makers, federal ...

September 19, 2018

BEIJING — Global Data Review has named Covington’s Yan Luo to its inaugural “40 Under 40” list, recognizing the 40 individuals who represent the best and the brightest of the data law bar around the world. Based in the firm’s Beijing office, Ms. Luo advises clients on a broad array of regulatory matters in connection with data privacy, international trade, ...

September 19, 2018, South China Morning Post

Timothy Stratford is quoted in the South China Morning Post regarding current trade tension between the U.S. and China. Mr. Stratford points to systemic differences between the two countries as a point of contention. He says, “Now that this new round of tariffs is being imposed by both sides, the most realistic goal for our countries to focus on next would be to ...

September 19, 2018, CNN

Timothy Stratford is quoted on CNN regarding escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Mr. Stratford says, “They don't want to add to the incentive of American companies to be looking at investing elsewhere and to source products elsewhere. "It's a very difficult policy decision on China's part to find just the right touch to do this.” He adds, "They ...

September 17, 2018, Law360

Lindsey Tonsager is quoted in Law360 regarding California’s newly enacted rules mandating security features for internet-connected devices. Makers of IoT devices will be required under Senate Bill 327 to equip products with "reasonable security features." Ms. Tonsager says, "The 'reasonable security' standard is quite flexible, which is good when operating in a ...

September 10, 2018, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Eric Holder and Craig Pollack are featured in Commercial Dispute Resolution regarding the firm’s ambitions to be at the forefront of international dispute resolution. Mr. Holder and Mr. Pollack discussed managing complex disputes, diplomatic solutions, culture of collaboration, Brexit, and structure and strategy of a case.   Mr. Holder said in the interview, “We ...

September 5, 2018, Irish Examiner

Maree Gallagher is quoted in the Irish Examiner regarding Brexit’s impact on Ireland’s agri-food sector. Ms. Gallagher, also Chair of the British Irish Chamber of Commerce Agri-Food Committee, says, “The agri-food sector is Ireland’s largest indigenous industry employing around 250,000 people enabling €12.6bn in exports a year.” Ireland, who is a major source of ...

August 28, 2018, South China Morning Post

Timothy Stratford is quoted in the South China Morning Post regarding the United States and European Union’s pressure on China to reform its economy. Mr. Stratford says of the Chinese state-led economic model, “The global trading rules are based on assumptions that market economies are more efficient than state-led economies and that countries benefit from the ...

August 23, 2018, Bloomberg Markets

Timothy Stratford spoke with Bloomberg to discuss the trade tensions between the U.S. and China on “Bloomberg Markets.”

August 22, 2018, The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer has recognized Eric Holder in its annual “Lifetime Achiever” series. The article highlights his esteemed legal career and his “desire to make America more fair and equal.” Mr. Holder sees this theme running throughout his career and says, “I get to do things that are consistent with what I think lawyers should be doing as change agents, while ...

August 21, 2018, South China Morning Post

Timothy Stratford is featured in a South China Morning Post article about his views on U.S.-China trade relations. Mr. Stratford says multinational companies with Chinese or U.S. operations have been caught in crossfire of the trade war between the nations. “What’s happening now is that the current deadlock is causing companies from both countries to rethink ...

August 20, 2018

WASHINGTON—Covington represented Public Service Enterprise Group and its subsidiary Public Service Electric & Gas in securing liability protection under the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. PSE&G is the first public utility in the United States to be awarded SAFETY Act ...

August 9, 2018, Biotech and Money

July 31, 2018, Roll Call

Robert Kelner is quoted in Roll Call regarding legislation to overhaul the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Mr. Kelner says, “They [lawmakers] are all are focused on ‘toughening’ the statute, which is a political approach, but not an approach that will make it more effective. FARA has been in need of a major overhaul for decades. It’s an extremely vague statute, ...

July 30, 2018, WestLaw Journal, Government Contract

July 25, 2018, Financial Times

Jean De Ruyt is quoted in the Financial Times regarding EU plans to protect its businesses investing in Iran and mitigate a new wave of U.S. sanctions. Mr. De Ruyt notes, “It’s a European policy that’s totally in contradiction to the American policy: that doesn’t happen very often.”

July 24, 2018, The Telegraph

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in The Telegraph regarding an extension of the Brexit deadline. According to Mr. Van Vooren, “For that to happen, Article 50 requires that the European Council decides unanimously on the extension in agreement with the UK.” Mr. Van Vooren added, “An extension is not likely if it will merely extend the painful process of the last 15 ...

July 11, 2018, Bloomberg

John Veroneau appeared on Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas, to discuss the latest U.S. tariff list on $200 billion of Chinese-made products.

July 10, 2018, Covington Alert

As anticipated, an additional 25 percentage point ad valorem tariff on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports into the United States (covering 818 product categories in sectors including aerospace, information communication technology, machinery, and medical instruments) went into effect on July 6, 2018.

July 4, 2018, The Wall Street Journal

Timothy Stratford is quoted by The Wall Street Journal in an article regarding China's anticipated response to new tariffs on $34 billion of Chinese products starting on July 6. A Chinese head start "would not be moving hearts and minds on both sides toward the positive direction of de-escalation," says Stratford.

June 27, 2018, CNBC

Witney Schneidman appeared on CNBC to discuss China's presence in Africa.

June 21, 2018, Law360

June 20, 2018, CGTN

Timothy Stratford appeared on CGTN's "The Point" to discuss the current state of China-U.S. trade tensions following the announced threat of a new round of $200 billion tariffs on Chinese goods. “The things that the U.S. hopes China will do are things that China doesn’t believe are in their own interest to do, so I think we have a stalemate," says Stratford.

June 15, 2018, BBC Two

Lord Francis Maude appeared on BBC Two's "Daily Politics" show to discuss the latest developments in Brexit negotiations in Westminster and beyond."

June 15, 2018, Covington Alert

As anticipated, the Trump Administration today released its final list of Chinese imports subject to an additional 25 percent ad valorem tariff. The imposition of the tariffs follows the Administration’s determination in March that China’s technology transfer and intellectual property (“IP”) policies are harming U.S. companies, and the submission of public ...

June 11, 2018, Washington Times

Peter Lichtenbaum is quoted in a Washington Times article regarding U.S. policy on drone strikes. “We can set whatever rules we want, but we need to understand that we are setting a precedent, and other countries are watching very closely what we do,” says Lichtenbaum. “If we assert a certain prerogative, that will make it difficult for us to argue against other ...

June 5, 2018, The Irish Times

Sir Michael Leigh and Lord Francis Maude recently participated in a roundtable with The Irish Times to discuss Brexit developments. Commenting on the status of finding a solution to the Irish Border issue, Leigh and Maude said that they do not envisage a solution to maintain an invisible border being agreed until there is a deal on the future EU-UK trading ...

June 1, 2018, BBC Radio

Lord Francis Maude appeared on BBC Radio's "Today" programme to discuss new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU.

May 31, 2018, Bloomberg Surveillance

Lord Francis Maude appeared on "Bloomberg Surveillance" to discuss the latest developments related to Brexit.

May 28, 2018, The Washington Post

John Veroneau is quoted by The Washington Post in an article regarding potential tariffs on foreign cars. “While U.S. trading partners have been fairly measured in responding to the steel and aluminum tariffs, they will have no choice but to exhaust every option in opposing tariffs on autos,” says Veroneau. “Also, unlike steel and aluminum tariffs which hit U.S. ...

May 25, 2018, CNBC Africa

Witney Schneidman appeared on CNBC Africa to discuss President Ramaphosa's first 100 days in office and provide a look ahead at what is to come for South Africa.

May 4, 2018, Covington Alert

The Trump Administration’s senior economic and trade officials held talks with their Chinese counterparts in Beijing, May 3-4. The talks concluded with no agreement, and each side tabled expansive demands that appear well beyond what the other side would be able to accept.

May 2, 2018, CNBC

Lord Francis Maude appeared on CNBC to discuss the UK's future trading relationship with the EU. According to Maude, “It remains the case that it is hugely in the interest of the UK and of the EU 27 for there to be a sensible, pragmatic deal that, with good will on both sides, means that Britain remains in a deep and special partnership with the EU.”

April 23, 2018, The Pink Sheet

Grant Castle is quoted by The Pink Sheet in an article regarding comments from head of the UK BioIndustry Association stating that authorities are jumping the gun by reallocating all UK centralized rapporteurships to other EU member states before it is clear whether there will be some form of continued regulatory relationship between the UK agency, the MHRA, and ...

April 23, 2018, Law360

John Veroneau is quoted in a Law360 article regarding first quarter LDA filings. "The Administration's determined efforts to address long-standing trade issues with China through tariffs and other means creates both risks and opportunities for many American businesses,” Veroneau says. “Recognizing that U.S.-China trade relations are likely to remain uncertain ...

April 19, 2018

WASHINGTON—The BTI Consulting Group has named Covington lawyers Andrew Smith, Jonathan Sperling, and Allan Topol to its 2018 “Client Service All-Stars” list, which recognizes “the leaders in superior client service.” Mr. Smith, based in Washington, advises clients on retail financial services, credit reporting, privacy, technology, and e-commerce issues. He ...

April 16, 2018, The Hill

April 11, 2018, Law360

Marney Cheek is quoted in a Law360 article regarding issues that could exist under USTR Lighthizer's proposed alternatives to investor-state arbitration in a renegotiated NAFTA. "I think the main problem with his proposed solutions is that they're all limited in scope, and so there's very serious enforcement gaps," says Cheek. Commenting on the fact that ...

April 10, 2018, African Law & Business

Witney Schneidman is quoted in an African Law & Business article regarding a continental free trade agreement signed by over 40 African governments. According to Schneidman, “The signing of the [African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)] is a significant development and should be supported by all of the region's partners.” He notes, “AfCFTA culminates years ...

April 4, 2018, Covington Alert

On April 3, the Trump Administration proposed a list of approximately 1,300 products originating from China that would bear an additional 25 percent ad valorem import tariff and requested public comments on the list, following the Administration’s determination last month that China’s technology transfer and intellectual property (“IP”) policies are harming U.S. ...

March 30, 2018, MSNBC

Jake Levine appeared on MSNBC to discuss the Trump Administration's plan to roll back fuel economy standards.

March 28, 2018, The AmLaw Litigation Daily

Eric Holder was featured by The AmLaw Litigation Daily in an article describing his many roles and responsibilities both at the firm and beyond. According to Timothy Hester, Holder is "involved in a lot of important issues of the day, but he’s also involved in very important issues for our client base." Hester adds, “He’s thrown himself into the life of our ...

March 23, 2018, Law360

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in a Law360 article regarding the draft treaty signed by European Union leaders to move forward Brexit negotiations, including a 21-month transition deal. As a matter of international law, EU law will apply “in and to” the UK up to and during the transition period, says Van Vooren. But, he adds, “this is not the same as ‘equating’ the ...

March 22, 2018, CNBC

Timothy Stratford is quoted in a CNBC article regarding China's response to U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports. "They want to show that they have taken note of U.S. actions and are going to be strongly resisting, but they don't want to be seen as escalating things further," says Stratford. "The Chinese recognize that everyone has a lot to learn if the U.S. and ...

March 22, 2018, CNBC

Timothy Stratford appeared on CNBC to discuss China's response to U.S. tariffs. "Well I think the Chinese have consistently been quite measured. I think they recognize that everyone has a lot to learn if the U.S. and China move into a trade war."

March 22, 2018, Covington Alert

Earlier today, the administration announced its findings that China’s theft of U.S. technologies and intellectual property (“IP”) have caused at least $50 billion in harm to the U.S. economy per year.

March 21, 2018, The Wall Street Journal

Timothy Stratford is quoted by The Wall Street Journal in an article regarding plans by China to impose tariffs in response to President Trump's punitive measures. According to Stratford, the current trade environment could prompt U.S. companies to reconsider the long-term importance of the Chinese market. “Gradually we may feel compelled to diversify until ...

March 15, 2018

WASHINGTON—Covington secured a U.S. Presidential order compelling Broadcom Limited to “immediately and permanently abandon” its proposed hostile takeover of its client Qualcomm, Inc. The order was based on findings by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) that Broadcom's takeover "threatens to impair the national security of the United ...

March 15, 2018, The Pink Sheet

Bart Van Vooren and Peter Bogaert are quoted by The Pink Sheet in an article regarding the future relationship between the UK and the European Medicines Agency following Brexit. According to Van Vooren, the EU "considers that cherry-picking the benefits of the internal market on a sector-by-sector basis, combined with a request to be able to influence the rules, ...

March 15, 2018, Covington Alert

Following the recent U.S. announcement of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the United States is now poised to implement trade sanctions against China stemming from an investigation of that country’s intellectual property (“IP”) practices.

March 14, 2018, Law360

Alan Larson recently spoke at a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing regarding export control regulations and foreign investment reviews that would protect national security and is quoted in a Law360 article. “It is important to manage the resources of CFIUS efficiently, so that it focuses especially intensely on transactions that are the most complex and ...

March 14, 2018, Covington Alert

In our March 9 client alert we outlined the proclamations issued by President Trump announcing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum in the United States, which will go into effect on March 23. The European Union—which is the second-largest foreign supplier of steel and aluminum to the United States, after Canada—has expressed concern about the imposition of ...

March 12, 2018

WASHINGTON—Christopher Adams has joined Covington as a Senior Advisor in the Public Policy and Government Affairs and International Trade practices in Washington. Mr. Adams will focus on China policy and trade issues. Mr. Adams most recently served as the Senior Coordinator for China Affairs at the Treasury Department. He coordinated China policy issues across ...

March 12, 2018, Inside U.S. Trade

Shara Aranoff spoke at an event hosted by Georgetown Law and is quoted in an Inside U.S. Trade article regarding the U.S. Court of International Trade's decision to deny a request by three Canadian solar panel producers for a temporary restraining order that would have suspended safeguard measures the U.S. imposed on all countries in January. According to ...

March 12, 2018, Politico

Timothy Hester is quoted in a Politico article regarding Christopher Adams' recent arrival as a Senior Advisor in Covington's Public Policy and Government Affairs and International Trade practices. “Chris’ addition further strengthens the firm’s China practice and deepens our expertise and capability to help clients in one of the world’s largest and most ...

March 9, 2018, Law360

Starling Marshall spoke at an event hosted by the Federal Bar Association and is quoted in a Law360 article regarding the growing legal strategy to challenge proposed tax regulations. According to Marshall, lawyers can challenge tax regulations on several grounds. Courts have ruled that the IRS must follow the Administrative Procedures Act, giving notice and ...

March 7, 2018, CGTN

Timothy Stratford appeared in CGTN's "Dialogue with Yang Rui" to discuss President Trump's announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. According to Stratford, "Usually what happens when you impose these sorts of measures is you're trying to protect one particular industry but often the overall costs to the economy are great."

March 7, 2018, Global Risk Regulator

Lord Francis Maude is quoted in a Global Risk Regulator article regarding the proposed transition period after the UK leaves the EU. "I’m not worried about the transition period if it is for a couple of years,” says Maude. “Typically, when new regulation is introduced, there is at least a two-year implementation period. It is possible some new regulation is ...

March 2, 2018, Greater Baton Rouge Business Report

Matthew Shapanka is quoted in a Greater Baton Rouge Business Report article regarding the state of the U.S. patent system. “The patent system is the backbone of invention,” says Shapanka. “The Stronger Patent Act tries to bring back some of the fairness to the patent system.”

February 15, 2018, Bloomberg

Jack Schenendorf is quoted in a Bloomberg article regarding a proposal to raise gas tax. Increasing tax in an election year “will be quite difficult," says Schenendorf. “It’s quite necessary and Congress has known it’s necessary for a long, long time,” he adds. “This is a real opportunity with the president on board.”

February 10, 2018, Talk with the Tiger

Timothy Stratford appeared on "Talk with the Tiger" to discuss U.S. policy towards China. According to Stratford, "Frankly I think that no matter who was going to be the new president of the United States, there were going to be some changes in the U.S. policy towards China."

January 24, 2018, South China Morning Post

Timothy Stratford is quoted in a South China Morning Post article regarding China's retaliatory options that might be considered if a trade war breaks out with the U.S. According to Stratford, there are a number of things that foreign companies could be worried about in terms of retaliatory action from China. “Some foreign companies may have a more difficult ...

January 24, 2018, Politico

Muftiah McCartin is quoted in a Politico article regarding lobbyist revenue during the first year of Trump's Administration. “There were a number of companies trying to figure out how to navigate the new administration," says McCartin.

January 23, 2018, South China Morning Post

Timothy Stratford is quoted in a South China Morning Post article regarding escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China, and how the World Economic Forum in Davos might be a place for officials to discuss trade issues. "As far as we’ve been able to tell, there has been a strong debate going on at the most senior level in Washington on how to deal with ...

January 17, 2018, Covington Alert

This article “fact-checks” the “Notice to Stakeholders” published by the European Commission on November 21, 2017 (the “Notice”). The Notice has received widespread press attention, due to its stark warnings about the risks of choosing to litigate in the English Courts post-Brexit. We consider whether the Notice is factually accurate (yes), whether it gives an ...

January 15, 2018, Covington Alert

On December 26, 2017, China’s National Development and Reform Commission (“NDRC”) released the final Administrative Measures for Enterprise Outbound Investment (the “Final ODI Rules”), which will go into effect as of March 1, 2018 and govern NDRC's regime for reviewing Chinese outbound investment projects. The Final ODI Rules contain limited changes relative to ...

January 8, 2018, Bloomberg

Muftiah McCartin is quoted in a Bloomberg article regarding the government spending bill that could lead to a government shut down if Republicans and Democrats in Congress do not reach an agreement. According to McCartin, if both parties can agree this week on raising budget limits, Congress may be able to pass a short-term spending bill, known as a continuing ...

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December 28, 2017, CNBC

Lord Francis Maude appeared on CNBC to discuss the backlash faced by Theresa May as UK Prime Minister and what lies ahead. According to Maude, "It is very easy in the moment to see things as more stark than they are. And if Theresa May gets through this period, which I would expect her to, then I think we will look back and see this as a bit of turbulence. But ...

December 21, 2017, The Bond Buyer

Jack Schenendorf is quoted by The Bond Buyer in an article regarding the Trump Administration's long-awaited infrastructure plan. According to Schenendorf, "I think the tax bill was a missed opportunity." Commenting on public-private partnerships (P3s), Schenendorf says, "I think P3s will be an important part of the overall proposal.” He adds that he thinks ...

December 20, 2017

WASHINGTON—Law360 has named four Covington partners as MVPs in their respective practice areas. The awards single out lawyers from across numerous practice areas based on their success in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals. The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs are: Ray Biagini, Government Contracts. Mr. ...

December 15, 2017, Sky News

Lord Francis Maude appeared on Sky News to discuss phase two of the Brexit negotiation process. "Well it's good news it's progressing," says Maude. He added, however, that it is not going to be easy as there is a lot to discuss, and it will take time. Maude also said that he believes the process can be more cordial now. "I think…in the early days, there was a ...

December 15, 2017, NPR

Jean De Ruyt appeared on NPR following the decision by European leaders to allow Britain to begin negotiating its future trading relationship with the European Union. According to De Ruyt, if European negotiators push too hard, they risk toppling Prime Minister May, who's weak at home. "Honestly, they want to reinforce her. She leads encouragement. Who else ...

December 14, 2017, Law360

Mark Plotkin was named a 2017 International Trade MVP by Law360. The publication highlights his CFIUS-related work, noting that he secured "U.S. government approval for a litany of billion-dollar overseas transactions with sensitive security implications" over the past year.

December 14, 2017, Bloomberg

Lord Francis Maude appeared on "Bloomberg Surveillance" to discuss the Brexit process and Theresa May's role.

December 12, 2017, Law360

Ray Biagini was named a 2017 Government Contracts MVP by Law360. The publication highlights his representation of KBR in long-running multidistrict litigation that showcased his "expertise at the intersection of tort and federal contracting law."

December 3, 2017, Financial Times

Sir Michael Leigh is quoted in a Financial Times article examining which side holds more leverage in the Brexit negotiation talks. "It is asymmetrical. The candidate country has no choice but to accept the basis for negotiations,” says Leigh. “That goes for leaving too.”

November 28, 2017, Global Trade Review

Timothy Stratford is quoted in a Global Trade Review article regarding the increased focus on globalization in Asia. According to Stratford, “If you look at the past 10 years and take the top 25 economies of the world, 550 million people have seen their incomes either stagnate or decline. There’s a feeling that whatever’s happening right now isn’t working, so ...

November 10, 2017, The Washington Post

Timothy Stratford is quoted by The Washington Post in an article regarding the impact of President Trump's trip to China. According to Stratford, "We haven't yet had the bandwidth in the U.S. Administration or the time to have detailed conversations with the Chinese side on market access and other systemic issues." He adds, "Unless you've had time to discuss ...

November 9, 2017, South China Morning Post

Timothy Stratford is quoted in a South China Morning Post article regarding the business deal between the U.S. and China following President Trump 's visit. According to Stratford, “No one should make the mistake of believing that the U.S. will now stop raising concerns about market access and other elements of the Chinese economic system that seriously impact ...

November 9, 2017, CGTN

Timothy Stratford appeared on CGTN's "The Point" to discuss the bilateral trade and investment deals recently signed by Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump. According to Stratford, "It shows that the two governments are working very hard to try to demonstrate that the bilateral relationship is really beneficial to the people of both ...

November 3, 2017

WASHINGTON—The Hill has named Covington’s Howard Berman, Holly Fechner, Jon Kyl, and Bill Wichterman to its annual “Top Lobbyists: Hired Guns” list. First elected to Congress in 1982, Congressman Berman became known as one of Capitol Hill’s preeminent deal-makers. He served as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and was a long-time senior member on ...

October 23, 2017, Law360

Muftiah McCartin is quoted in a Law360 article regarding third-quarter spending on lobbying. According to McCartin the firm expected to see a leveling off in the second half of the year, following a surge in lobbying activity fueled in part by the uncertainty of the Trump Administration’s first 100 days. However, taxes remain an ongoing topic of concern that ...

September 28, 2017, CNBC

Lord Francis Maude appeared on CNBC to discuss the Brexit negotiations and the potential impact of Jeremy Corbyn.

September 26, 2017, The Wall Street Journal

Stephen Rademaker is quoted by The Wall Street Journal in an article regarding potential restrictions to Russian military flights over American territory. According to Rademaker, "[Russia is] imposing nuisance restrictions that diminish the usefulness of the treaty to the U.S." He adds, "Russia will comply to the extent they feel they have to or want to. That's ...

September 25, 2017, Bloomberg

Sir Michael Leigh is quoted in a Bloomberg article following Theresa May's speech in which she affirmed that Britain will pay its dues to the European Union through 2020. Commenting on the Brexit negotiations, Leigh says, "Money is the most visible issue, the most sensitive, and the most likely to be the focus of disagreements."

September 19, 2017, OFII

September 15, 2017

BRUSSELS—Sir Michael Leigh has joined Covington’s Global Public Policy and Government Affairs practice as a Senior Advisor. Dr. Leigh was Director-General of DG Enlargement at the European Commission from 2006 to 2011 and as such served as chief European Union negotiator with candidate countries. From 2003 to 2006, he was Deputy Director-General of External ...

September 14, 2017, ABA Life Sciences Legal Summit

September 13, 2017, Politico

Jean De Ruyt is quoted in a Politico article regarding EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s proposal to combine presidencies with Council President Donald Tusk. According to De Ruyt, it is a “logical idea” and has long been discussed in EU circles. The Council president and Commission president “already share around 80 percent of their competences,” De ...

September 13, 2017, BBC

Lord Francis Maude appeared on BBC to discuss Jean-Claude Juncker's State of the Union speech and Brexit.

September 12, 2017, Law360

Stephen Rademaker is quoted in a Law360 article regarding Rademaker's recent arrival to Covington's Public Policy and Government Affairs practice. According to Rademaker, an increased reliance on sanctions as a U.S. foreign policy tool, and a presidential administration that has expressed enthusiasm for restrictive trade policies, are likely to drive increased ...

September 7, 2017, Covington Alert

On Tuesday, the Trump Administration announced plans to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) program, which allows qualifying, vetted undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children to remain in the country and obtain temporary work authorization. While some components of the DACA termination will begin to take effect ...

September 6, 2017

WASHINGTON—Stephen Rademaker has joined Covington’s Public Policy and Government Affairs practice in Washington. With wide-ranging experience working on national security issues in the White House, the State Department, and the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, Mr. Rademaker focuses on legislative and policy issues involving sanctions, trade controls, ...

September 6, 2017, Politico

Stephen Rademaker is quoted in a Politico article regarding his recent arrival to Covington, a move described as "something of a homecoming." Commenting on reuniting with familiar faces, including Howard Berman, Rademaker says, "His office is now right next to mine, so I see him every day."

September 5, 2017, Bloomberg

Muftiah McCartin is quoted in a Bloomberg article regarding tasks Congress must tackle before September 30. According to McCartin, “It’s hard enough when you’re working all together," commenting on Republicans in the White House and Congress.

September 4, 2017, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in a Commercial Dispute Resolution article regarding the government's plans for post-Brexit enforcement and dispute resolution. Commenting on the Department for Exiting the European Union's position paper on the topic, Van Vooren says, it is “about much more” than just its title. He adds, “A number of suggested alternate mechanisms to ...

August 28, 2017, Philadelphia Inquirer

Witney Schneidman is quoted by the Philadelphia Inquirer in an article regarding the impact of Mavuno Harvest, which imports dried fruits from sub-Saharan Africa to sell at Whole Foods and other retailers, on African economic development. "In taking those mangoes and bananas and drying them and then connecting them with Whole Foods and other retailers in the ...

August 24, 2017, Politico

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in Politico's "Brussels Playbook" regarding the UK's ECJ Brexit position paper. According to Van Vooren, “Although it reads like a non-committal overview of possible options, there is a clear focus on the most advanced forms of institutional integration currently in existence (other than the EU itself, of course)."

August 23, 2017, The Law Society Gazette

Bart Van Vooren is quoted by The Law Society Gazette in an article regarding the UK's position paper which dismisses the European Commission’s demand for disputes to be handled by the CJEU. According to Van Vooren, the paper "has the seeds of a compromise on the CJEU."

August 22, 2017, Bloomberg

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in Bloomberg's "Brexit Bulletin" regarding a position paper from Theresa May's government on how it sees the post-Brexit relationship with Europe. According to Van Vooren, in the August 21 paper, the UK asked for British drug manufacturers to be able to release medicines to the European market after Brexit. Yet that would only work if ...

August 21, 2017, Bloomberg

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in a Bloomberg article regarding the release of UK position papers outlining its goals of a future relationship with Europe. “Without the U.K. making a fundamental choice on its future relationship to the EU, it cannot expect to receive this depth of mutual recognition,” says Van Vooren. “Without making that choice clear now, the ...

August 3, 2017, The Telegraph

Bart Van Vooren is quoted by The Telegraph in an article regarding the legality of Spain's veto over whether the Brexit deal will apply to Gibraltar. According to Van Vooren, "This is actually a complex question of EU constitutional law." He adds, "Could such a legal issue become an obstacle to the withdrawal agreement with the UK? That certainly cannot be ...

July 26, 2017, PaRR

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in a PaRR article regarding the UK Government's negotiating position on the role of the Court of Justice of the European Union following the completion of Brexit. According to Van Vooren, the EU was “in a slightly stronger position from an international law perspective” regarding pending cases and that the UK would likely “still be ...

July 25, 2017, CQ Healthbeat

Muftiah McCartin is quoted by CQ Healthbeat in an article regarding Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough's ruling against two provisions in the GOP healthcare rule. According to McCartin, the Planned Parenthood language previously deemed a Byrd rule violation is likely to continue to have issues. She adds that Republicans are trying to broaden the ...

July 21, 2017, The Hill

Muftiah McCartin is quoted by The Hill in an article regarding second-quarter spending on lobbying. According to McCartin, “Although there have not been any high-profile legislative accomplishments during the first six months of the Trump Administration, the legislative wheels of government are clearly grinding away.”

July 17, 2017, The Telegraph

Bart Van Vooren is quoted by The Telegraph in an article regarding the push by EU negotiators to impose fines on Britain for breaking European laws after Brexit. According to Van Vooren, "The way that infringement proceedings are brought is very much under the discretion of the commission…and they are extremely politicised." He adds that there would be a huge ...

July 12, 2017, Law360

John Veroneau is quoted in a Law360 article regarding President Trump's appointment of Dennis Shea to serve as the deputy U.S. trade representative in Geneva. “The main focus of this administration has been the impact of China’s accession to the WTO," says Veroneau. “To the extent that there are concerns about the WTO these days, it’s often revolved around ...

July 10, 2017, CNBC Africa

Witney Schneidman participated in an interview with CNBC Africa to discuss Germany's Marshall Plan with Africa. According to Schneidman, "I think the German government is very serious about trying to put in place an initiative as it relates to the continent." 

July 7, 2017, CNBC

Alan Larson participated in an interview with CNBC to discuss how the G-20 Summit will affect global trade and the world economy. 

June 27, 2017, Risk Policy Report

Donald Elliott is quoted in a Risk Policy Report article regarding the release of the EPA's framework rules to implement the new Toxic Substances Control Act. According the Elliott, the law is "quite durable," adding that "[w]e haven't seen any indicators from the Trump administration that they're targeting it." However, Elliott also notes that there will be ...

June 27, 2017, All Africa

Witney Schneidman is quoted in an All Africa article providing highlights from the U.S.-Africa Business Summit. In his Brookings blog post on Secretary Ross' speech, Schneidman writes, "The good news is that the Trump administration appears to understand the importance of the African market."

June 16, 2017

WASHINGTON—The National Law Journal has named Covington’s Gary Guzy as one of its “Energy & Environmental Trailblazers.” The list profiles 50 lawyers who “continue to make their mark in various aspects of legal work in the areas of energy and environmental law” and have “shown a deep passion and perseverance in pursuit of their mission.” Mr. Guzy has over three ...

June 12, 2017, CNBC

Lord Francis Maude appeared on CNBC following the UK election where he discussed what the results mean for the upcoming Brexit negotiations and more.

June 8, 2017, Bloomberg

Lord Francis Maude appeared on Bloomberg following the close of the UK election polls. "This was absolutely a good election for [Theresa May] to call, but the absolute rule should have been don't take risks," says Maude when commenting on the exit poll results which showed the Tories falling short of a majority. He adds that, at this point, the outcome is still ...

June 7, 2017, Sky News

Lord Francis Maude appeared on Sky News' Ian King Live ahead of the UK election where he discussed the upcoming Brexit negotiations and the need for Britain to be "outward looking" and as supportive of business as it can be.

June 6, 2017, Law360

Jack Schenendorf is quoted in a Law360 article regarding questions that Congress will have to answer when tackling air traffic control reform. Commenting on who is going to pay for the new ATC entity, Schenendorf remarks, "The only entities that would not have to pay in are the federal entities using the system, so they say everyone should contribute something ...

May 31, 2017

WASHINGTON—Alan Bersin, former Assistant Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has joined Covington as a Policy Consultant in the firm’s Public Policy and Government Affairs practice. Mr. Bersin has led a highly regarded career of government service, having held a number of senior level positions within the Department ...

May 31, 2017, Bloomberg Markets: Asia

Timothy Stratford appeared on Bloomberg Markets: Asia to discuss China's "Belt & Road" initiative focused on infrastructure development and U.S. trade relationships. According to Stratford, "I think the basic idea of a 'Belt & Road' is a very positive idea. I think that we have parts of the globe that are really not well integrated into the global trading system ...

May 18, 2017, Covington Alert

On May 18, 2017, newly confirmed U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer formally notified Congress that President Trump intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The Trump Administration has indicated that it will request public input on the “direction, focus, and content” of these negotiations, and will publish notice in the ...

May 15, 2017, Covington Alert

On May 2, 2017, the European Commission published a legislative proposal for a Regulation on a Single Market Information Tool. If adopted, the proposed Regulation would empower the Commission to request information from companies and trade associations, from a wide variety of industrial, technological and services sectors, if the Commission finds that serious ...

May 11, 2017, PaRR

Bart Van Vooren is quoted in PaRR's "Brexit Club" column regarding the two-part approach to the Brexit negotiation process, following the publication of draft negotiating directives for “phase one” of the talks. According to Van Vooren, there are real legal problems with this two-part approach, regardless of the parties' up-front negotiating positions. One ...

May 10, 2017, Financial Times

Sebastian Vos is quoted by the Financial Times in an article which examines Brussels' resistance to its EU counterparts' request for the European Commission to create additional hurdles for foreign investment, particularly in China.  Vos indicates that an EU mechanism to monitor foreign investment "would be an interesting tool for the commission to have in ...

April 28, 2017, The Bond Buyer

Jack Schenendorf is quoted in a Bond Buyer article regarding the relationship between President Trump's tax proposal and infrastructure funding. According to Schenendorf, the fate of Trump's infrastructure plan is directly tied to tax reform. "My view has always been that how the Trump plan is funded and where the money will come from would be determined in the ...

April 27, 2017, Covington Alert

On April 26, 2017, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn introduced the Trump Administration’s tax reform proposal (the “Trump Proposal”) in a briefing. The proposal appears to borrow heavily from the tax reform plan put out by Mr. Trump during his presidential campaign with the significant exception that this ...

April 26, 2017, Webinar

April 25, 2017, The Washington Post

Muftiah McCartin is quoted in a Washington Post article regarding first-quarter spending on lobbying. “The first 100 days of the Trump administration have been extremely chaotic,” says McCartin. “As a result, companies across the globe are seeking assistance to help navigate the new Administration.”

April 21, 2017, Covington Alert

On April 20, 2017, President Trump issued a memorandum announcing that the Secretary of Commerce had initiated an investigation to determine the effects of imported steel on national security. The investigation was initiated under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended. While it remains to be seen what actions the Administration might ...

April 21, 2017, Community Action and the Franklin Regional Council of Governments (Massachusetts), Federal Funding Forum

April 20, 2017, The Hill

Muftiah McCartin is quoted by The Hill in an article regarding first-quarter spending on lobbying. According to McCartin, the growth in spending can be attributed to the “extremely chaotic” first months of the Trump Administration, which left clients scrambling to figure out how to navigate the new environment.

April 18, 2017, LexisPSL

Lisa Peets is quoted in a LexisPSL article regarding the Conservative Party's mandate for a hard Brexit. According to Peets, "An increased majority gives the Prime Minister greater flexibility to push for a harder or a softer Brexit, depending on what she actually wants." She adds, "A healthy majority helps May show the EU that she can deliver on her ...

April 18, 2017, Inside U.S. Trade

Deborah Garza spoke at an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber and is quoted in an Inside U.S. Trade article regarding recommendations included in the International Competition Policy Expert Group’s recent report. “I thought the Chamber was smart and our group was smart in recognizing that the best way to approach the issue though was through a combined one-two ...

April 18, 2017, Covington Alert

Last Thursday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the Affordable Care Act (ACA) market stabilization rule, which it originally proposed in February, 82 Fed. Reg. 10,980 (Feb. 17, 2017). This final rule was published today in the Federal Register and will become effective on June 19, 2017. 82 Fed. Reg. 18,346. The final rule includes ...

April 11, 2017

NEW YORK — Covington’s Philip Howard has been appointed to President Donald J. Trump’s “Strategic and Policy Forum” by its chair, Stephen A. Schwarzman, the Chairman, CEO, and Co-Founder of Blackstone. Composed of CEOs and business leaders, the “Strategic and Policy Forum” is charged with providing their views to the President — informed by their unique vantage ...

April 8, 2017, South China Morning Post

Timothy Stratford is quoted in a South China Morning Post article regarding plans between China and the U.S. to tackle trade disputes over a three month period. According to Stratford, concrete results such as greater China access for U.S. companies could be short-lived and reversed if relations soured. One option for attaining something of far-reaching ...

April 7, 2017, Bloomberg

Carl Bildt was interviewed by Bloomberg to discuss the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union after it triggered Article 50. According to Bildt, “[At] the end of the day there has to be some sort of agreement…and I think we are heading towards a deep and comprehensive free trade agreement.” He adds that there will need to be an interim agreement as it’s going ...

April 7, 2017, CGTN

Timothy Stratford participated in a roundtable hosted by CGTN’s “The Point” discussing President Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

April 4, 2017, The Bond Buyer

Jack Schenendorf is quoted by The Bond Buyer in an article regarding the Trump Administration’s plan to release infrastructure legislation as early as May. According to Schenendorf, moving the infrastructure package up to May looks like an effort by the Trump Administration to get some positive momentum. "They ran into problems with healthcare reform and tax ...

April 2017, The Office of the Historian

The Office of House Historian featured Muftiah McCartin in its project displaying women’s roles in American politics and their contributions to Congress during the past century. In her interview, McCartin traces her first 10 years on the Hill as the only woman in the House Parliamentarian’s Office. According to McCartin, "The House is such a part of the fabric ...

April 1, 2017, All Africa

Witney Schneidman is quoted in an All Africa article regarding the Trump Administration’s impact on Africa policy. "The Trump Administration needs to strike the right balance between hard and soft power if it is going to be successful in advancing U.S. interests in Africa," says Schneidman. "Africa appears to be on the back burner for this Administration.”

March 30, 2017, Covington Alert

Today, the UK Government published a White Paper envisaging an initial continuation of EU law in the UK “wherever practical and appropriate” on withdrawal from the EU (“Brexit”). Today’s White Paper comes one day after the UK notified the EU of its intention to leave which triggers the two-year Brexit negotiation period. The UK Government intends on achieving ...

March 29, 2017, CNBC

Following the triggering of Article 50, Sebastian Vos was interviewed by CNBC to discuss the Brexit negotiation process. According to Vos, “It’s a very compressed timeline.” He adds, “The aim is to achieve a mutually beneficial post-Brexit relationship between the EU and UK, but…the various member states have to take account of differing national interests.”

March 29, 2017, Bloomberg

Following the triggering of Article 50, Lord Francis Maude was interviewed by Bloomberg to discuss the impact of Brexit on businesses. “I think there’s a deep recognition on both sides that there is a joint self-interest in reaching a sensible, orderly agreement.” He adds that there are “huge numbers of issues affecting lots of different sectors” and businesses ...

March 29, 2017, Covington Alert

Today, the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May, formally triggered the process of the UK’s withdrawal from the EU (“Brexit”) by invoking Article 50 of the Treaty on European Union. This is the first time an EU Member State has used the Article 50 mechanism. This marks the beginning of the two-year period in which an arrangement for Brexit must be agreed and ...

March 23, 2017, Global Times

Timothy Stratford participated in a discussion hosted by CGTN’s “The Point” and is quoted in a Global Times article providing highlights from the event, “Follow the Money 2017.” Commenting on President Trump’s Trade Agenda for 2017 and the need for freer and fairer trade, Stratford says, “I think, ideally, you have to have both of them. And you can only have ...

March 16, 2017, Law360

Jack Schenendorf is quoted in a Law360 article regarding President Trump’s 2018 budget blueprint, which would cut the Department of Transportation’s funding by 13 percent, and its effect on the promised infrastructure investment plan. “Transit systems going forward would seem to be taking a big hit, but in today’s world it’s important to have good seamless ...

March 13, 2017, CGTN

Timothy Stratford participated in a discussion hosted by CGTN’s “The Point” on the future of China’s international economic role. Commenting on President Trump’s trade agenda which calls for freer and fairer trade, Stratford says, “I think ideally you have to have both of them. And you can only have a sustainable relationship if you have both of them.” He adds, ...

February 24, 2017, Law360

Gary Guzy is quoted in a Law360 article regarding the states’ ability to use the Surface Transportation Project Delivery Program to expedite surface transportation improvement projects while waiting for President Trump’s infrastructure plan. “That’s very innovative and could be effective in avoiding duplication, facilitating more rapid permitting,” says Guzy. ...

February 14, 2017, OZY

Witney Schneidman is quoted in an OZY article regarding the impact of the Trump Administration on the future of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). According to Schneidman, “There’s a fair chance that it will be seen as a trade deal that’s disadvantageous to the United States.”

February 13, 2017, African Business Magazine

Witney Schneidman is quoted in an African Business Magazine article regarding claims that the African Growth and Opportunity Act unfairly benefits Chinese firms more than African entrepreneurs.  According to Schneidman, “I think the criticism is a red herring to be honest.” He adds, “Chinese companies have been at the forefront of helping to expand the ...

February 12, 2017, The Wall Street Journal

Gary Guzy is quoted by The Wall Street Journal in an article regarding President Trump’s infrastructure plans. Commenting on attempts by Presidents Obama and Bush to accelerate projects with Executive Order, Guzy says the Obama Administration was concerned prolonged reviews could hold back stimulus spending under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

February 7, 2017, Financial Times

Witney Schneidman is quoted in a Financial Times article regarding how President Trump may affect Washington’s Africa policy. Schneidman, who is hopeful that President Trump can be persuaded that what is good for Africa is good for America, says, “The key question is how will Africa help America be great again? How does Africa fit into this?” He adds that even ...

February 7, 2017, Commercial Dispute Resolution

Péter Balás is quoted in a Commercial Dispute Resolution article regarding forthcoming Brexit negotiations and the impact on tax and customs duties. Commenting on Theresa May’s signal of a changed relationship with the EU’s customs union, Balás says that such a relationship made the application of customs controls “unavoidable,” with the United Kingdom aiming ...

February 2017, The American Lawyer

Eric Mogilnicki was featured as a “Lateral All-Star” in The American Lawyer’s Lateral Report, recognizing his move to Covington as one of the “most notable and intriguing” in 2016. 

February 1, 2017, Brookings Institution

Witney Schneidman appeared on the Brookings Institution's “Intersection” podcast series to examine the top priorities for Africa in 2017, as laid out in the Africa Growth Initiative’s annual Foresight Africa report. According to Schneidman, a key challenge for 2017 is “how to get more growth in…key economies” and “how to get growth in the non-oil sectors.” 

January 31, 2017, Law360

Law360 featured Ed McClellan’s addition to Covington’s Public Policy and Government Affairs practice in a round-up of notable tax attorney moves in January. According to McClellan, there is tremendous private sector interest in GOP plans to cut corporate tax rates, provide a 100 percent exemption for foreign earnings, allow full expensing of capital investments ...

January/February 2017, EuroBiz

January 30, 2017, The Law Society Gazette

Lord Francis Maude and Carl Bildt are quoted by The Law Society Gazette in an article regarding post-Brexit mutual recognition arrangements. According to Maude, it would be “very surprising if mutual recognition arrangements” could not be sorted out relatively easily. He adds that continuation is likely because the “benefits on both sides” are now ...

January 30, 2017, Covington Alert

As has been widely reported, President Trump issued an Executive Order (“the Order”) on Friday, January 27, 2017, entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States,” which, among other directives, bans individuals from Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and Somalia (the “Covered Countries”) from entering the United States ...

January 26, 2017, Bloomberg

Lord Francis Maude is quoted in Bloomberg’s “Brexit Bulletin” discussing the House of Lords ability to delay Brexit until 2020. According to Maude, if unelected politicians frustrate the government it will be seen as an attack on democracy and could strengthen calls for the end of the chamber. “It’s technically possible, but not likely unless the House of Lords ...

January 18, 2017, Voice of America

Witney Schneidman is quoted in a Voice of America article regarding U.S. trade and investment in Africa. "I think the key to [Barack Obama’s] legacy is that he has brought trade and investment to the forefront of the U.S.-Africa policy agenda.” Schneidman adds, "When you look at the totality of this, not only does it say that the U.S. has interests in Africa ...

January 6, 2017, Law360

Sebastian Vos is quoted in a Law360 article regarding the launch of a Global Blockchain Business Council at this year’s World Economic Forum by Covington and The Bitfury Group. “Blockchain has the potential to be the next great technological innovation, revolutionizing areas from cross-border payments, trade finance and land registries to government records,” ...

January 5, 2017, Law360

Timothy Hester and Ed McClellan are quoted in a Law360 article regarding McClellan’s recent arrival to the firm’s Tax and Public Policy and Government Affairs practices. According to Hester, “Given the inevitability of new tax legislation that will have significant effects across the economy, Ed is a highly valuable resource in an area of great importance for ...

January 5, 2017, Financial Times

The Financial Times highlights a statute uncovered by John Veroneau allowing presidents to impose tariffs on imports from countries found to “discriminate” against the U.S. in an article regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for trade policy. Veroneau and Gibson’s article on Section 338 of the Trade Act of 1930 can be found here.

January 4, 2017

WASHINGTON—Ed McClellan has joined Covington as a partner in its Tax and Public Policy and Government Affairs practices resident in Washington.  Mr. McClellan served as Tax Counsel for the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and as a senior policy and technical advisor to two chairmen of the Committee, Senator Chuck Grassley and the late Senator Bill Roth. Mr. ...

January 3, 2017

WASHINGTON—Law360 has named six Covington lawyers as MVPs in their respective practice areas. The awards single out lawyers from across various practice areas based on their “success in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters, and record-breaking deals.” The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs are: Shara Aranoff, International Trade. Ms. ...

January 3, 2017, New York Law Journal

John Veroneau is quoted in a New York Law Journal article regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert Lighthizer to serve as the next U.S. trade representative. “As a practicing attorney, Bob has a concrete sense of the problems facing U.S. importers and exporters," Veroneau says. “And as someone who has grappled with trade policy for a long ...

December 24, 2016, The Daily Beast

Layth Elhassani is quoted by The Daily Beast in an article regarding The Save the Children Act, which was recently introduced to Congress. Elhassani, who helped draft the bill, says, “Whether it’s about the election or not, the beauty of the bill is you don’t have to be for expanded immigration or a bigger government, this is a public-private partnership that is ...

December 15, 2016, The Hill

Layth Elhassani helped drafted HR 6510: The Save the Children Act, which authorizes granting temporary visas to 25,000 Syrian refugee children to live in the U.S. until the civil war in their country ends. The Hill highlights the bill’s introduction to Congress by Rep. Mike Honda and Mr. Elhassani’s pro bono efforts. 

December 12, 2016, The Guardian

Jean De Ruyt is quoted by The Guardian in an article regarding a proposal to allow British nationals to keep EU citizenship after Brexit. According to De Ruyt, “This proposal is absolutely not serious.” He continues, “It is very vague and for the distant future, it is not something which is made for Brexit. Maybe it can be discussed 10 years from now if member ...

December 9, 2016, Law360

Law360 selected Shara Aranoff as a 2016 International Trade MVP and profiled her work over the past year, including her representation of South32 and Union Pacific Railroad Co. at the ITC. Law360 also highlights Aranoff’s ongoing defense of China’s Baosteel Group in a Section 337 case, the first antitrust-based investigation at the ITC in more than 25 ...

November 28, 2016, All Africa

Witney Schneidman is quoted in an All Africa article regarding the uncertain future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) following the election of Donald Trump. According to Schneidman, “It is hard to see how AGOA is sustained in a Trump administration.”

November 16, 2016, MLex

Ambassador Jean De Ruyt is quoted in an MLex article regarding the appointment of Didier Seeuws as the leader of the Council of the European Union’s taskforce on Brexit. According to De Ruyt, Seeuws is a “good technician with a political mind.” De Ruyt adds that “[Seeuws is] a fixer; he wants to find solutions.”

November 3, 2016, Covington Alert

Today, the High Court of England and Wales held that the UK Government does not have the power to trigger the process of withdrawal from the EU without first obtaining Parliamentary approval. The High Court’s decision will likely be the subject of an appeal heard by the UK Supreme Court in December this year.

November 2, 2016, IGD Blog

Witney Schneidman participated in a panel at the IGD Fall Frontier 100 Forum and is quoted in an article providing highlights of the discussion on Chinese investment in Africa. According to Schneidman, “We cannot afford to see African market as a zero-sum proposition.” He added that global investors must ensure that “Africa has the access to the best global ...

October 26, 2016

WASHINGTON—The Hill has named Covington’s Howard Berman, Holly Fechner, Jon Kyl, and Bill Wichterman to its annual “Top Lobbyists” list, which recognizes individuals “who do battle within” Washington’s policymaking arena.  First elected to Congress in 1982, Congressman Berman became known as one of Capitol Hill’s preeminent deal-makers. He served as chairman of ...

October 26, 2016, New York Times

October 10, 2016

LONDON—Lord Francis Maude, the former UK Minister for Trade and Investment in Prime Minister David Cameron’s government, has joined Covington as a Senior Advisor in the firm’s Public Policy and Government Affairs practice. With a political career spanning almost 40 years, Lord Maude has held a number of high profile government positions, including Financial ...

October 10, 2016, CDR News

CDR News highlighted the promotion of 13 Covington lawyers to partner, as well as the arrival of Lord Francis Maude in London as a Senior Advisor in the firm’s Public Policy and Government Affairs practice. According to firm chair Timothy Hester, “Our new partners reflect the excellence, strengths, and diversity of the firm and will play important roles in the ...

October 10, 2016, PR Week

Timothy Hester and Lord Francis Maude are quoted in a PR Week article regarding Maude’s recent arrival. According to Hester, “The results of the Brexit referendum will continue shaping the commercial and regulatory realities of the global economy for some time to come. As the world’s businesses, diplomats and regulators grapple with the new landscape across ...

October 8, 2016, Boston Globe

Brian Smith is quoted in a Boston Globe article regarding the passage of the Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act. Smith, who represented the Bendetson family pro bono, comments, “I thought our firm could contribute to getting it across the finish line.” He adds, “We were going to help them until they gave up, and they never did. Their dedication to this is ...

October 6, 2016, CEO Summit

October 5, 2016

WASHINGTON—Zachary Mears has joined Covington as a Senior Advisor in the Aerospace, Defense, and National Security industry group and the Public Policy and Government Affairs practice.  Dr. Mears previously served as the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Secretary of Defense and Deputy Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense. He advised the Secretary and Deputy ...

October 3, 2016, The Guardian

Ambassador Jean de Ruyt is quoted in an article by The Guardian regarding the European Commission’s rejection of Theresa May’s call for preparatory talks on Brexit before the UK’s formal resignation from the EU. de Ruyt suggests there was a “grey area” where informal talks could happen, but governments will not start negotiations with the UK without notification ...

October 3, 2016, American Banker

Ed Yingling is quoted in an American Banker article regarding the brokered-deposit legislation. According to Yingling, the bills would help community banks because it would remove limits on the amount of reciprocal deposits they can hold. He adds that several deposit-placement service providers would benefit.

September 27, 2016

WASHINGTON—Covington represented the Bendetson family pro bono in their successful effort to persuade Congress to enact a national moment of silence on Veterans Day each year in honor of all U.S. veterans.   The House of Representatives today unanimously passed the Veterans Day Moment of Silence Act (S. 1004), capping a three-year effort by Covington on behalf ...

September 21, 2016, Law360

August 30, 2016, Law360

August 23, 2016, Congressional Quarterly News

Howard Berman is quoted in a CQ News article regarding Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker’s efforts to produce a foreign assistance overhaul measure. According to Berman, “It's an enormous task that is fraught with potential problems because you have to get the buy-in from many different people.” 

August 11, 2016, Daily Labor Report

Holly Fechner is quoted in a Daily Labor Report article regarding Labor Secretary Thomas Perez’s challenging position as both a government employee and Hillary Clinton supporter. According to Fechner, “I know that [Perez will] be very careful and follow the Hatch Act to the letter, but he will want to be very involved with both roles—both seeing through all of ...

June 30, 2016

BRUSSELS—With the latest addition of Ambassador Péter Balás, Covington has further enhanced its global Antitrust and Competition and Public Policy and Government Affairs practices. The firm’s strategic growth in Europe includes the addition of the following professionals in recent months: Ambassador Péter Balás, the former Deputy Director-General of DG ...

June 24, 2016, The Wall Street Journal

Jack Schenendorf is quoted in a Wall Street Journal article regarding the new FAA rules on commercial drone usage. According to Schenendorf, FAA leaders “are showing a lot more flexibility” than under traditional safety rules. He adds, however, that the FAA now “could be flooded with requests” for waivers, and how it handles them will help determine the agency’s ...

June 22, 2016, Covington Alert

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) finalized its long-awaited rule on the commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS” or “drones”). The rule is significant because it provides a comprehensive and generally applicable set of rules for anyone wishing to operate a small drone for commercial purposes.

June 6, 2016

BRUSSELS—Ambassador Péter Balás, the former Deputy Director-General of DG Trade at the European Commission between 2005 and 2014, has joined Covington as a Senior Policy Advisor. Recently Ambassador Balás also held the position of Head of the Support Group for Ukraine at the European Commission. He was previously Ambassador and Permanent Representative of ...

June 3, 2016, Financial Times

John Veroneau is quoted in a Financial Times article regarding Donald Trump’s plans to disrupt current trade agreements by imposing punitive tariffs on exports from China and Mexico. According to Veroneau, “There is no standing authority for a [US] president to raise tariffs.” He continues, “Tariffs are revenue measures and Congress has the power of the purse.”

May 23, 2016, CDR News

Timothy Hester, Carl Bildt, and Sebastian Vos are quoted in a CDR News article regarding the arrival of Carl Bildt as a Senior Policy Advisor in the firm’s global Public Policy and Government Affairs practice. According to Vos, “In ever more complex regulatory regimes, the implementation of such regulation will often be very important. In this context, what the ...

May 19, 2016

BRUSSELS — Carl Bildt, the former Prime Minister of Sweden, has joined Covington as a Senior Policy Advisor in the firm’s global Public Policy and Government Affairs practice. Most recently, Mr. Bildt served as Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs between 2006 and 2014. As Prime Minister of Sweden, Mr. Bildt led the government that negotiated and signed ...

May 16, 2016, Financial Times

Witney Schneidman is quoted in a Financial Times article looking at the President of Gabon’s warning that western powers need to step up efforts to help west Africa combat terrorism. According to Schneidman, the US response is “missing an overarching strategic approach.”

May 11, 2016, Covington Alert

On Wednesday, May 11, 2016, President Barack Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”), which creates a federal civil cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. The Senate passed the DTSA on April 4, 2016 by a unanimous vote of 87-0. The Senate bill (S. 1890) was passed by the House of Representatives without amendment on ...

April 27, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC — Covington represented a cross-industry coalition of companies in assisting in the development of legislative language and persuading Congress to pass the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (S.1980). The Senate unanimously passed the legislation on April 4 by a vote of 87-0, and the House of Representatives approved  the bill with an overwhelming ...

April 12, 2016, The National Law Journal

Witney Schneidman is quoted by The National Law Journal in an article discussing Covington’s inaugural LEX Africa fellowship program. Schneidman explains why building strong relationships with lawyers and law firms across the continent is important. He says, “Each client has different needs and interests. Having an exclusive link doesn't make any sense. Having a ...

April 6, 2016, Managing IP

Witney Schneidman’s remarks on IP policy in Africa at the MIP Africa Roadshow 2016 are quoted in this Managing IP article. Schneidman said he’s “optimistic” that the right balance between public interest and socio-economic needs can be found regarding IP rights.

April 6, 2016, Politico

April 5, 2016, Covington Alert

On Monday, April 4, 2016, the U.S. Senate passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (the “DTSA,” S. 1890), as amended, by a unanimous vote of 87-0. S. 1890 was introduced by Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Chris Coons (D-DE), and supported by 65 cosponsors. Companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 3326) has been introduced by ...

March 28, 2016, InsideEPA

Gary Guzy’s remarks from a panel session at the GlobalChem conference are quoted in this InsideEPA article discussing the EPA’s ability to implement the pending Toxic Substance Control Act reform bill. Guzy pointed to the EPA's development of greenhouse gas standards for existing power plants as an example of the EPA's "incredible machine for making rules."

February 9, 2016, Law360

Jack Schenendorf is quoted in this Law360 article discussing how the Obama administration’s proposed $98.1 billion budget for the U.S. Department of Transportation for fiscal 2017 is unlikely to pick up much momentum. According to Schenendorf, "It's just very surprising that the administration didn't make much of an effort during the surface transportation bill ...

February 8, 2016

BRUSSELS — Erika Mann, a former Member of the European Parliament and policymaker with over 20 years of experience, has joined Covington in its Brussels office as a senior European policy advisor in the firm’s global Public Policy and Government Affairs practice. Most recently, Ms. Mann served as Managing Director of Public Policy for Facebook in Brussels from ...

February 8, 2016, Louvain University Press

January 27, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC - Covington’s Paul Tagliabue has been appointed to the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics. Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education, and Anna Spangler Nelson, a member of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, were also named to the commission. The Knight Commission has played an influential and independent role ...

January 6, 2016, Inside EPA

Donald Elliott’s remarks from a roundtable discussion at an SRA meeting are quoted in this Inside EPA article discussing the expansion of computational and other toxicology approaches by EPA's regulatory offices. Elliott, who believes the pending congressional reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is another push toward greater use of alternative ...

January 5, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC, January 5, 2016 - Covington announced that Eric Mogilnicki has joined the firm as a partner in its Washington office and will co-chair the firm’s new Consumer Financial Services practice. Andrew Smith, who served as a senior financial services lawyer at the Federal Trade Commission prior to joining the firm, will also lead the newly formed ...

January 5, 2016, Covington Alert

December 17, 2015, Roll Call

Holly Fechner is quoted in a Roll Call article discussing a recent congressional staff survey measuring how safe people feel at the Capitol in light of the Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks. According to Fechner, better security and planning after the 9/11 and anthrax attacks have made the Capitol less open. “People today would find it incredible how ...

December 17, 2015, Covington Alert

December 12, 2015, NPR

Eric Holder was interviewed by NPR’s Michel Martin to discuss his work as Attorney General and what’s ahead for him at Covington. According to Holder, his “life is still going to be focused on dealing with voting rights issues.”

December 8, 2015

BEIJING, December 8, 2015 - Tim Stratford, managing partner of Covington’s Beijing office, received the China Pioneer Award from the American Chamber of Commerce in the People’s Republic of China. The AmCham China Pioneer Award honors corporate leaders who made early and significant contributions to economic expansion and the business environment across ...

December 4, 2015, Fox News

December 2, 2015, Law360

Jack Schenendorf is quoted in a Law360 article discussing the winners and losers of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST ACT) Schenendorf said, “Overall, the bill is a significant accomplishment because one of the real problems the program has been going through — over 30 short-term extensions — is there hasn’t been time for states to do any ...

November 25, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC, November 25, 2015 - Law360 has named four Covington partners as MVPs in their respective practice areas. The awards single out lawyers from across 31 practice areas based on their success in high-stakes litigation, record-breaking deals, and complex global matters. The Covington lawyers recognized as Law360 MVPs are: Ray Biagini, ...

November 19, 2015, The Wall Street Journal

Former Senator Jon Kyl is quoted by The Wall Street Journal in an article discussing the obstacles each party will have to overcome if their big initiatives, like minimum wage and income tax rates, are brought before Congress. According to Sen. Kyl, the internal Republican party divides about fiscal-policy may change if a Republican President is elected, making ...

November 16, 2015, Phoenix Business Journal

Former Senator Jon Kyl spoke at the opening dinner of the Arizona Town Hall and is extensively quoted in this Phoenix Business Journal piece focused on the Arizona water situation. According to Sen. Kyl, the state is not facing a water crisis currently, but steps need to be taken now. "Conservation is not enough," says Kyl.

October 30, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC, October 30, 2015 - The Hill has named Covington’s Holly Fechner and Bill Wichterman to its annual “Top Lobbyists” list, which recognizes individuals who have “proven to be effective in advocating at the federal level.” Named to the list for the third consecutive year, Ms. Fechner previously served as Policy Director for Senator Edward Kennedy, ...

October 21, 2015, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe

October 16, 2015, Zimbabwe Daily News

Dr. Witney Schneidman was quoted extensively in a ZimDaily article discussing the extended Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and Zimbabwe’s inclusion. “I have always seen Zimbabwe as a country of great potential. We should look for new ways to communicate and understand each other,” he said, citing the country’s educated population, natural resources and ...

October 2, 2015, The Washington Post

Senior of counsel Gary Guzy is quoted in this Washington Post article discussing new climate action plans released by 51 countries. “What is ground breaking is that, for the first time, all of the major emitting nations of the world are committing to a truly international approach to addressing climate change,” said Guzy. “While perhaps not perfect, the scale of ...

October 2015, Wilson Center

October 1, 2015, Covington Alert

September 14, 2015

BRUSSELS, September 14, 2015 — Ambassador Karel Kovanda has joined Covington’s global public policy and government affairs practice as a Senior European Policy Advisor. He will be based in the firm’s Brussels office. Ambassador Kovanda served as Deputy Director General of External Relations (now the European External Action Service) at the European Commission ...

September 10, 2015, Roll Call

Muftiah McCartin, of counsel and vice-chair of the Public Policy and Government Affairs Practice group, comments on the budget debate and the provisions of a short-term continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown in Roll Call. "I haven't been as confident that we can do a short-term CR. I still think they'll thread the needle. I'm just not so sure how ...

September 8, 2015, Law360

Senior of counsel Gary Guzy shares his optimism regarding bipartisan support for upcoming environmental policymaking in a Law360 article. Guzy remarks, “I think people generally underestimate the possibility of some real bipartisan legislative accomplishments, and there are a number of areas that seem incredibly well-primed for that to happen.”

August 25, 2015, Covington Alert

August 20, 2015, Law360

August 7, 2015, Foreign Policy

July 17, 2015, Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, U.S. House of Representatives

July 15, 2015, Covington Alert

July 9, 2015, Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives

July 6, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC, July 6, 2015 — Former U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., is returning to Covington as a partner after more than six years of service as the nation’s top law enforcement officer. Mr. Holder will be resident in the firm’s Washington office and focus on complex investigations and litigation matters, including matters that are international ...

July 6, 2015, The New York Times

6/25/2015, Covington Alert

June 23, 2015, Law360

June 18, 2015, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

June 17, 2015, Life Sciences Essentials Webinar Series

June 8, 2015, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

June 2, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC, June 2, 2015 - Gary Heimberg has joined Covington’s global public policy and government affairs group in the firm’s Washington office. Mr. Heimberg will advise the firm’s pharmaceutical and consumer health care clients on legislative and policy issues facing the pharmaceutical industry, including in the areas of intellectual property, ...

May 6, 2015, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

May 6, 2015, Covington E-Alert

May 4, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC, May 4, 2015  — Gabe Neville, a senior congressional staffer with nearly two decades of experience working for Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Joe Pitts, has joined Covington’s global public policy & government affairs practice. Mr. Neville, a non-lawyer, started out as a campaign manager for Rep. Pitts in 1995 and worked his way through the ranks ...

April 22, 2015, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

April 22, 2015, The Hill

April 22, 2015, Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives

April 21, 2015, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

April 17, 2015, Covington Advisory

March 19, 2015, Slate

Covington's Brian Smith is quoted regarding commercial drone use: The broad definition of “commercial” in the context of drone flying likely has a lot to do with the confusion as well. “The FAA has traditionally adopted a very broad view of activities that constitute commercial operations,” says lawyer Brian D. Smith of Covington & Burling LLP. “In short, ...

March 6, 2015

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2015 — Covington will open a new office in Los Angeles on March 9. The office will be staffed by current firm lawyers and three new senior lawyers and will focus initially on insurance coverage, media and content distribution, patent litigation, public policy/government affairs and white collar defense. "We believe there is a strong base ...

February 16, 2015, The Hill

Covington's Brian Foster has authored this article on Sen. Lindsey Graham's recent comments on Guantanamo Bay detainees. Mr. Foster represenst several Yemeni nationals currently detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in habeas corpus litigation before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of ...

January 28, 2015, PoliticKing with Larry King

Senator Jon Kyl spoke with Larry King for his talk show on Ora TV.

January 24, 2015, C-SPAN

Covington’s John Veroneau moderated a Washington International Trade Association panel discussing U.S. relations with Cuba, following President Obama’s December 2015 announcement that eased some ties between the two countries. Panelists discussed whether a full embargo lift was possible, commercial opportunities, and how the international community responded to ...

January 21, 2015, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

January 15, 2015, The Hill

Covington's Rob Kelner is quoted in this article regarding new rules that state that witnesses who testify before House panels will have to disclose whether they have been paid by foreign governments: "The new language requires witnesses to disclose money stemming from a foreign government only if the grant or payment is “related to the subject matter of the ...

January 13, 2015, The Hill

Covington's Rob Kelner is quoted in this article on the House of Representatives approving changes to ethics rules: "Robert Kelner, the chair of Covington & Burling’s election and political law practice group, said the rules could give defense attorneys new arguments when clients face allegations of misconduct."  “There are a wide range of due process ...

January 10, 2015, European Voice

Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat has authored this piece on the transatlantic trade agreement: "We are at an important inflection point in the negotiation of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement between the United States and the European Union."  "TTIP has the prospect of being the most economically important trade agreement in ...

January 8, 2015, The Philadelphia Inquirer

Covington partner Rob Kelner is quoted regarding gift disclosure under ethic laws: "For the five years he has held office, Gov. Christie has not declared any gifts on his annual financial disclosure forms."  "The governor's office says Christie has complied with an executive order he issued in 2010 requiring disclosure of gifts of a certain value, but it won't ...

January 8, 2015, The National Law Journal

Senator Jon Kyl is quoted in this article regarding his lobbying ban being lifted: "Kyl, senior of counsel to Covington & Burling in Washington, said he is excited his cooling-off period is done, noting the difficulty he had talking with former colleagues on the Hill." "It's a little troublesome because you can't have a normal relationship with a longtime ...

January 7, 2015, The Diane Rehm Show

Covington's Arturo Valenzuela was a guest on The Diane Rehm Show to discuss President Obama pledging to stand with Mexico against “the scourge of violence and drug cartels.”

January 7, 2015, Bloomberg

Senator Jon Kyl spoke to Bloomberg regarding the expected increase in presidential vetoes. 'If Obama begins vetoing bills early in the new congressional session, then “it’s likely to degenerate into a political tug of war,” said Jon Kyl, who was the No. 2 Senate Republican before leaving the chamber in 2013. “Then it’s just a matter of which one is better at ...

January 6, 2015, The Wall Street Journal

Covington's Edward Yingling is quoted in this article regarding former community banker Allan Landon being nominated to the Fed’s Board of Governors by President Obama. "The Landon nomination will be subject to Senate confirmation. Edward Yingling, a lawyer with Covington & Burling and former CEO of the American Bankers Association, gave Mr. Landon “excellent” ...

January 5, 2015, POLITICO

Senator Jon Kyl spoke with POLITICO on his lobbying ban being lifted and the GOP takeover of the Senate: "In an interview with PI, Kyl said he will be most useful to the firm’s clients in areas such as tax reform, health care, immigration and national security, including cybersecurity. In the aftermath of the Sony hack, Kyl cited a bipartisan cybersecurity bill ...

January 3, 2015, Reuters

Covington's Arturo Valenzuela is quoted regarding the move to normalize relations with Cuba: "It may be some time before people in Cuba as well as U.S. businesses and others reap opportunities from Obama's new policy, said Arturo Valenzuela, the State Department's top official for Latin America in Obama's first term."  "It's clear to me that what the Cubans ...

December 21, 2014, The Washington Post

Covington's Arturo Valenzuela is quoted regarding President Obama’s move to normalize relations with Cuba: With the announcement last week, Washington acknowledges that, like Havana, it wants a managed, orderly transition to a post-Castro future. What that future will look like is the game going forward. “Do we want a hard landing or a soft landing?” Arturo ...

December 18, 2014, Covington E-Alert

December 18, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

December 17, 2014, The Recorder

December 17, 2014, Law360

Covington partner Haywood Gilliam is featured in these articles regarding the U.S. Senate confirming him to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.

December 17, 2014, Law360

Covington's Shara Aranoff authored this article on the top ITC cases for the year: "This has been another eventful year for litigation before the U.S. International Trade Commission under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. While the ITC refined the domestic industry standard in cases involving nonpracticing entities, newly introduced legislation might ...

December 16, 2014, SF Gate

November 19, 2014, Law360

November 19, 2014, Law360

Covington's Brian Smith has authored this piece on the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations on drones. "Individuals who operate drones are subject to Federal Aviation Administrationregulations that prohibit careless and reckless operation of an aircraft, the National Transportation Safety Board ruled on Nov. 18, 2014, in the closely watched case Huerta ...

November 18, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

November 14, 2014, LXBN TV

Covington's Brian Smith spoke to The LexBlog Network on what the midterm election results mean for immigration reform.

November 14, 2014, Bloomberg BNA

Covington partner Kurt Calia is quoted regarding legislation to create a federal private right of action for misappropriation of trade secrets: ‘‘Trade secrets have the notorious distinction of being the only form of intellectual property with no federal remedy,’’ Kurt G. Calia of Covington & Burling LLP, Redwood Shores, Calif., told Bloomberg BNA. ‘‘That just ...

November 12, 2014, Law360

Covington's Gary Guzy is quoted on the agreement between the U.S. and China to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions: "Gary Guzy, senior of counsel at Covington & Burling LLP and former deputy director and general counsel of Obama’s Council on Environmental Quality, said the agreement was "enormously significant."  "There has been significant difficulty in ...

November 8, 2014, The Washington Post

Covington's Lanny Breuer is quoted regarding President Obama nominating Loretta E. Lynch  "Former Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Lanny Breuer worked closely with Lynch on the 2011 Mafia takedown of more than 120 members — the largest of its kind in U.S. history — and the record $1.9 billion settlement with HSBC, the global bank that ...

November 6, 2014, Public Policy & Government Affairs Briefing

November 3, 2014, The Washington Post

Covington partner Rob Kelner is quoted in this article regarding campaign finance: "“If you are a believer in Citizens United, as I am, you actually should advocate clear rules on coordination,” said Robert Kelner, an election law attorney at Covington & Burling who advises corporations, super PACs and wealthy donors on both sides of the aisle. “If there’s no ...

October 28, 2014, The Wall Street Journal

Senator Jon Kyl authored this article on the effect that tax hikes have on the middle class: Most workers’ pay has not kept up with inflation for at least six years. Even as hiring picked up over the past year, wages and salaries have inched up by 2%, barely ahead of inflation. This probably explains why half of Americans say the recession never ended. They are ...

October 24, 2014, Law360

October 24, 2014, Law360

Covington partner Holly Fechner authored this piece on U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner’s strategic use of the Hastert Rule: "U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner’s strategic use of an informal political and procedural tool — the Hastert Rule — allowed him successfully to navigate a treacherous political path of managing his ...

October 2014, European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM)

Covington's Witney Schneidman authored this piece on US-Africa relations and the Africa Leaders Summit, held in Washington in early August: "The transition in US-Africa relations began with the passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2000. AGOA, which reduced US tariffs to zero on 6,400 products for 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, was ...

October 22, 2014, The Hill

Covington's Holly Fechner was named a Top Lobbyist.

October 21, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

October 17, 2014, Law360

Tim Stratford authored this article on China’s tightly regulated health care sector: "The Chinese government has announced the launch of a pilot scheme allowing for the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals (“WFOHs”) through greenfield investment or mergers and acquisitions in three centrally governed municipalities (Beijing, Tianjin and Shanghai), ...

October 16, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

October 15, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

October 9, 2014, Global Competition Review

Thomas Barnett, Lanny Breuer, Deborah Garza, Mythili Raman and Phillip Warren have written this article on what potential subjects should keep in mind as they attempt to navigate joint investigations by DOJ’s Criminal and Antitrust Divisions: "In recent years, the US Department of Justice’s antitrust and criminal divisions have announced massive, joint ...

October 8, 2014, Washington Post

October 3, 2014, Covington E-Alert

September 30, 2014, Co-Author with the General Counsel for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency

October 3, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC, October 3, 2014 — Law360 named Covington & Burling’s Shara Aranoff an “Influential Woman in IP law.” The inaugural series recognizes “women who have made significant strides in the male-dominated field of intellectual property law.” Law360 highlighted Ms. Aranoff’s accomplishments as Commissioner and Chairman of the International Trade ...

September 22, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

September 8, 2014, Law360

September 2, 2014, The Washington Post

Covington partner Rob Kelner spoke to The Washington Post on political mega-donors since the McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission ruling. "Even though the additional millions flowing to candidates and parties “is real money, in the grand scheme of our campaign finance system, it’s background noise,” said Robert Kelner, a Washington campaign finance ...

September 2014, Money Laundering Bulletin

Peter Flanagan and David Lorello have co-authored this piece on US and EU sanctions targeting Iran: "On 19 July 2014, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia, and China (the “P5+1”) and Iran mutually consented to extend the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA), reached by the parties on 24 November 2013, for an additional four-month period, to 24 ...

August 18, 2014, LXBN TV

Covington's Zack Parks was interviewed by The Lexblog Network regarding the Obama Administration loosening its ban on having lobbyists sit on federal committees, boards and commissions. 

August 13, 2014, Covington E-Alert

August 13, 2014, Politico

Covington partner Rob Kelner is quoted regarding campaign spending limits and a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that limits contributions from Wall Street financiers to governors and other state officials running for federal office: "Campaign finance lawyers said they had always expected someone to challenge the SEC’s rule in court, but it was difficult ...

August 8, 2014, Roll Call

Witney Schneidman writes on how extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act will enable the U.S. to maintain a competitive edge against China in the African market in this op-ed for Roll Call: "In the competition for African opportunities, job creation is the U.S. strategic advantage. We are not going to finance infrastructure the same way that China does, ...

August 6, 2014, The Hill

Witney Schneidman is quoted regarding expanded U.S. foreign policy in Africa and the U.S.- Africa Business Forum: "Witney W. Schneidman, senior international adviser for Africa at Covington & Burling LLP, said some of the main issues that could come up include the reauthorization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is set to expire next ...

August 6, 2014, The Washington Post

Witney Schneidman is quoted regarding the African Summit that took place this week in Washington, D.C.: "Witney Schneidman, who served as deputy assistant secretary of State for African affairs and is now a senior international adviser for the law firm Covington & Burling, said the fact that so many leaders came to the event shows it was ...

August 5, 2014, Law360

August 5, 2014, The Washington Post

Covington's senior international advisor for Africa, Witney Schneidman, is quoted regarding business growth in Africa and the African Summit taking place in Washington D.C. this week: “It’s a bit of an outdated perception to think of Africa as a continent of value for natural resources because now it’s of value for human resources,” said Witney Schneidman, a ...

August 4, 2014, Law360

Marney Cheek, Jonathan Gimblett and David Pinsky have authored this article on Russia's threats to retaliate against U.S. and European companies in response to new sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union: "Russian lawmakers’ recent threats to retaliate against U.S. and European companies in response to new sanctions imposed by the United ...

August 1, 2014, Law360

John Veroneau is quoted in this article regarding the news that WTO members have failed to convince a group of developing countries led by India to budge from their demands that enactment of a trade facilitation agreement over agricultural subsidies run in parallel with efforts to shield their domestic food security programs from legal challenges: “The fact ...

July 29, 2014, Bloomberg

Covington's Witney Schneidman is quoted in this article in advance of his testimony before the House Subcommittee on Trade in support of extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act. "Part of the challenge involves reorienting Africa as a continent of opportunity,” said Witney Schneidman, senior international adviser for Africa at Covington & Burling LLP, a ...

July 25, 2014, The Hill

Rob Kelner is mentioned regarding his blog post on the Congressional Ethics Office referring alleged unregistered lobbyist to the DOJ.

July 18, 2014, National Journal

Howard Berman was interviewed by The National Journal on Iran sanctions. 

July 16, 2014, Financial Times

Covington's Mark Plotkin is quoted regarding a court ruling allowing a Chinese-owned company to obtain evidence on why its bid for wind farms was rejected. “In a broad way, it does call into question the invulnerability of judicial review,” said Mark Plotkin, a partner at law firm Covington & Burling. “It shows that Congress can never legislate away the ...

July 13, 2014, The Washington Post

Covington partner Susan Cassidy is quoted regarding a recent court decision by the Fourth Circuit that is set to change how much contractors who mislead the government face in potential penalties.  "That potential windfall acts as a strong incentive for people to file suits on behalf of the government, said Susan Cassidy, a partner at law firm Covington & ...

July 11, 2014, Law360

Al Larson is quoted regarding the U.S.-China Bilateral investment pact.  "Laying down a starting point for the exchange of market access offers on investment between two of the globe's largest economies sends a strong message to investors that have been dissatisfied with the lack of access in China ever since the country acceded to the World Trade Organization ...

July 11, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

July 9, 2014, Law360

Covington's Brian Smith writes on drones and the FAA for Law360. "Dramatic videos of drones flying in Fourth of July fireworks displays have attracted the attention of the Federal Aviation Administration and highlighted the regulatory vacuum on drones. They have also renewed attention on the agency’s recent efforts to update its regulations and bring them in ...

July 9, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

June 24, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

June 16, 2014, Bloomberg

International public policy professional Sebastian Vos is joining Covington & Burling LLP to lead the European division of the firm’s global public policy and government affairs practice in Brussels. Vos, who works for Fipra International, will focus on competition and technology-related public policy issues and continue his public policy work involving emerging ...

June 12, 2014, The Lawyer

Sebastian Vos is feautured in this article regarding his recent move to Covington in the firm's Brussels office.

June 12, 2014, Politico

"The law firm Covington & Burling has brought on European public policy expert Sebastian Vos as a partner in the firm’s Brussels office. In his new role, he’ll lead the European division of the firm’s global public policy and government affairs practice. He’ll lead a team that includes former Ambassador Jean De Ruyt. “It’s a firm that has a very good reputation ...

June 10, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

June 10, 2014, Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. House of Representatives

June 4, 2014, Bloomberg TV

Covington's Stuart Eizenstat appeared on Bloomberg TV's Bottom Line to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin's goals for Ukraine.

June 3, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

May 28, 2014, Investment Policy Central

Covington's Marney Cheek has authored a blog post for Investment Policy Central regarding the U.S. - China Bilateral Investment treaty. "A U.S.-China bilateral investment treaty (BIT) will serve as the cornerstone for the bilateral economic relationship between these two economic powerhouses for years to come. It puts in place important rules that protect U.S. ...

May 22, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

May 19, 2014, Covington E-Alert

May 19, 2014, The Wall Street Journal

Covington's Alan Larson and Mark Plotkin are quoted regarding Chinese investment in U.S. infrastructure

May 15, 2014, GlobalPolicyWatch Blog

May 14, 2014, The Hill

Covington's Jack Schenendorf is quoted regarding drone regulations, “It’s so widespread because it almost has a science-fiction element to it,” said Jack Schenendorf, a former Capitol Hill staffer who worked to prime the Bush administration’s incoming Transportation Department in 2001. “We’re creating a regulatory scheme where there really isn’t one today,” said ...

May 12, 2014, The National Law Journal

Covington's Steve Fagell is quoted regarding federal law that states it is a crime to "knowingly and willfully" give false statements in any matter under federal jurisdiction. The Justice Department has announced that to make the case that a defendant acted willfully, the government must prove that he or she knew the statement was unlawful.  "Steven Fagell of ...

May 8, 2014, Voice of America

Covington's Witney Schneidman, senior international advisor for Africa, speaks with Voice of America about the conflict in South Sudan. 

May 6, 2014, Bloomberg

Shara Aranoff is featured in the articles above regarding her new role at Covington.

May 6, 2014, Law360

Lawrence Hobel is mentioned regarding the Second Circuit ruling that the 9/11 attacks were “acts of war” under a federal pollution cleanup law.

April 30, 2014, Politico

Covington partner Mythili Raman is featured in the articles above regarding her recent move to the firm from the Department of Justice’s criminal division, where she was the acting assistant attorney general.

April 29, 2014, Covington Advisory

April 29, 2014, The Hill

Covington partner Holly Fechner is quoted regarding women in the lobbying industry.

April 29, 2014, The Washington Post

April 29, 2014, Global Investigations Review

April 28, 2014, The New York Times

April 28, 2014, Bloomberg BNA

Covington partner Susan Cassidy was interviewed for Bloomberg BNA regarding the General Services Administration's draft plan to manage cybersecurity risks in the federal acquisition process. The article states: “When you read the actual proposal from GSA, it's hard to figure out what they are going to do,” Covington & Burling LLP Partner Susan Cassidy said. ...

April 28, 2014, Law360

April 28, 2014, The Wall Street Journal

April 28, 2014, The National Law Journal

April 22, 2014, Wall Street Journal

Covington partner Tim Stratford is quoted regarding visa requirements and press freedom in China. The article states: "An apparent broadening of restrictions on the media also has the group worried. Journalist visas are becoming more difficult to get, it said, adding that a lack of information about issues such as financial data raises suspicions in the West ...

April 22, 2014, Wall Street Journal

Covington partner Edward Yingling is quoted in regards to Sen. Elizabeth Warren pushing top regulators, in public and in private, to get tougher on the nation's largest banks. The article states, "Industry representatives say her criticism of financial institutions has given regulators a green light to turn up the heat on banks. 'I think what really happened was ...

April 14, 2014, Bloomberg

Covington partner Philip Howard talks to Bloomberg about his new book, "The Rule of Nobody: Saving America From Dead Laws and Broken Government."

April 13, 2014, The Wall Street Journal

Covington partner Mark Plotkin is quoted regarding the proposal from Russia's biggest oil producer, OAO Rosneft, which is state-controlled, to purchase Morgan Stanley's oil-trading unit, which needs U.S. government approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment: "If it's turned down, it could look like they're bending to political will. I think it's a bad case ...

April 2, 2014, The New York Times

Covington partner Rob Kelner is quoted regarding the Supreme Court ruling on McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission. The article states, “The Supreme Court ruling will dramatically increase the importance of major donors in federal elections,' said Robert K. Kelner, a Republican election lawyer."

April 2, 2014, NPR

Covington partner Robert Lenhard is interviewed regarding the use of B-roll footage in campaign advertisements.

April 1, 2014, Vanity Fair

Stuart Eizenstat, co-chair of Covington’s international trade and finance practice and special adviser to Secretary of State John Kerry on Holocaust issues, is mentioned in this article regarding the 650,000 works of art looted from Europe by the Nazis during World War II, "Stuart Eizenstat, Secretary of State John Kerry’s special adviser on Holocaust issues, ...

March 28, 2014, Law360

Covington's Jack Schenendorf is quoted regarding the emerging field of commercial drone law.

March 26, 2014, Law360

The U.S. Senate confirmed Covington & Burling partner Casey Cooper to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Mr. Cooper was approved by a unanimous vote.

March 20, 2014, E&E TV

Gary Guzy, former deputy director and general counsel of the White House Council on Environmental Quality and current senior of counsel at Covington, gives his take on the current state of play on regulation, and the possibility for litigation resulting from the EPA's new source performance standards.

March 13, 2014, Law360

Covington partner Marney Cheek is quoted regarding potential economic sanctions targeting Russians and Ukrainians responsible for the unrest in Ukraine: “My sense is that the administration is waiting to see the outcome of any referendum regarding the status of Crimea...Sanctions are an appropriate response in the short term. But an ultimate goal, at least after ...

March 5, 2014, Covington E-Alert & Advisory

February 18, 2014, Covington E-Alert

12/09/2013

WASHINGTON, DC, December 09, 2013 — Covington & Burling is pleased to announce that Gary Guzy, most recently deputy director and general counsel of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and a former general counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency, is joining the firm’s environmental, clean energy, public policy, and government affairs ...

November 26, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC, November 26, 2013 —Legal Times ranked Covington & Burling’s Public Policy and Government Affairs Practice as the "Best Government Affairs/Lobbying Group" in the 2013 edition of its "Best of Legal Times" survey, which polls members of the legal profession to identify the top-three service providers in a variety of fields. “It is a great honor ...

October 30, 2013, Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

October 2013, The Banking Law Journal

October 2013, Regional Insights, William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, Edition No. 3

9/25/2013

WASHINGTON, DC, September 25, 2013 — Jack Schenendorf, of counsel at Covington & Burling, testified today before the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the need to invest in the country’s infrastructure and preserve federal transportation funding. In his testimony, Mr. Schenendorf explained that in recent decades the United States has ...

September 25, 2013, U.S. Senate

September 6, 2013, Covington E-Alert

August 15, 2013, The Hill's Congress Blog

July 1, 2013, The Law Society Gazette

June 2013, Wall Street Lawyer

May 16, 2013, Covington E-Alert

April 11, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC, April 11, 2013 — Covington & Burling is pleased to announce that Gina Vetere has joined as special counsel in the firm’s international trade practice and public policy and government affairs practices. Ms. Vetere recently served as executive director of international intellectual property at the U.S. Chamber’s Global Intellectual Property Center ...

April 4, 2013, Covington Advisory

March 29, 2013, Covington E-Alert

March 28, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC, March 28, 2013 — Lanny A. Breuer, most recently the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division at the U.S. Department of Justice, is returning to Covington & Burling as Vice Chair of the firm. Mr. Breuer’s practice will encompass a wide range of civil and criminal litigation matters, as well as governmental and internal investigations. ...

March 14, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC, March 14, 2013 — Congressman Howard Berman, a widely respected leader in the U.S. Congress, is joining Covington & Burling’s global public policy and government affairs practice. The addition of Rep. Berman, the former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, comes a week after Sen. Jon Kyl joined Covington’s public policy and government ...

March 6, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC, March 6, 2013 — Senator Jon Kyl, who recently left Congress as the second-highest ranking Republican in the U.S. Senate, is joining Covington & Burling’s global public policy and government affairs practice. “Senator Kyl’s deep knowledge and extraordinary legislative skills from his years as a senior leader in Congress make him ideally suited to ...

March 2013, Thomson Reuters

February 11, 2013, Covington E-Alert

January 31, 2013, Covington E-Alert

January 25, 2013, Covington E-Alert

1/8/2013

WASHINGTON, DC, January 8, 2013 — The National Law Journal has named Covington & Burling to its Pro Bono Hot List. The annual list recognizes firms that demonstrate a strong commitment to public service. The NLJ profile of Covington featured the pro bono efforts of Martin Gold, Elizabeth Bell, and Erica Lai, who worked with the Chinese-American community in ...

January 8, 2013, Law360

January 3, 2013, Covington E-Alert

November 13, 2012, Law360

November 8, 2012, Politico

Holly Fechner was quoted in this article.

11/7/2012

WASHINGTON, DC, November 7, 2012 — Covington & Burling received 97 first-tier practice rankings in the 2013 “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News-Best Lawyers, placing Covington among the top 10 firms nationwide. Covington was also named “Law Firm of the Year” in both FDA Law and Corporate Compliance Law. The honor is presented to one law firm in each of the ...

October 19, 2012, Covington E-Alert

October 1, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, October 1, 2012 — Covington & Burling is pleased to announce that it has elected 15 new lawyers to its partnership. This group is comprised of diverse and talented individuals from five offices who have made their mark at the firm through exceptional work and the highest standards of client service. “We’re delighted to welcome these 15 lawyers to ...

September 10, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, September 10, 2012 — Witney Schneidman, a former senior State Department official with more than 30 years of experience in Africa, is joining Covington & Burling, strengthening the firm’s ability to advise corporate clients on entering and expanding their presence in the African market. Dr. Schneidman joins the firm’s Washington office as a ...

September 2012, Corporate Governance for Main Market and AIM Companies

August 27, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, August 27, 2012 — Covington & Burling LLP lawyers received 196 individual mentions in 57 areas of law in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top U.S. lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as ...

August 1, 2012, Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, U.S. House of Representatives

July 2, 2012, Covington Advisory

June 29, 2012, Covington E-Alert

June 27, 2012

LONDON, 27 June, 2012 — For the second straight year, Euromoney Legal Media Group named Covington & Burling partner Lisa Peets “Best in Copyright” during its Europe Women in Business Law Awards. Ms. Peets, whose practice encompasses legislative advocacy, trade and intellectual property enforcement, heads Covington’s European intellectual property group, and ...

June 26, 2012, The Hill

Holly Fechner was profiled in this article.

June 20, 2012, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives

June 19, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, June 19, 2012 — The U.S. House of Representatives approved a measure last night that expresses regret for a series of laws that discriminated against Chinese immigrants during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Covington & Burling played a crucial role in advocating approval of the measure and a similar bill that cleared the Senate last ...

June 11, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC, June 11, 2012 — Chambers USA recognized 106 individual Covington & Burling lawyers and 46 Covington practice areas in the 2012 Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guidebook released on June 7, 2012. Many of the 106 Covington lawyers ranked by Chambers USA were recognized in multiple categories, resulting in a total of 131 ...

May 1, 2012, Covington E-Alert

April 3, 2012, Covington E-Alert

March 28, 2012, Covington E-Alert

March 27, 2012, Covington E-Alert

March 1, 2012, Law Society Gazette

March 2012, World Customs Journal

February 14, 2012, Covington E-Alert

February 13, 2012, Covington E-Alert

February 6, 2012, Covington E-Alert

January 25, 2012, Covington Advisory

1/17/2012

BRUSSELS, 17 January, 2012 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce that Jean De Ruyt has joined the firm’s government affairs group as a senior European policy advisor in Brussels. Ambassador Jean De Ruyt is among the most experienced diplomats in Europe. Most recently, he served as the Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union and was ...

January 5, 2012, Covington Advisory

November 8, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, November 8, 2011 — Dr. Arturo Valenzuela, a former senior State Department official who held key positions in formulating and executing U.S. foreign policy towards the Americas, is joining Covington & Burling, strengthening the firm’s ability to assist Latin American and U.S.-based corporations expand their global presence. Dr. Valenzuela joins ...

November 1, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, November 1, 2011 — For the second consecutive year, U.S. News-Best Lawyers awarded Covington & Burling the most first-tier practice rankings for Washington, DC in the “Best Law Firms” survey. The 2011-12 survey also awarded the firm 82 first-tier practice rankings, placing Covington among the top 20 firms nationwide. Additionally, U.S. ...

October 19, 2011, Covington E-Alert

October 11, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, October 11, 2011 — Covington & Burling recently assisted the Chinese-American community to secure a historic victory in the Senate concerning Chinese immigrants who endured decades of discrimination under federal law. On October 6, the Senate passed by unanimous consent Senate Resolution 201, which expresses regret for a series of legislative ...

October 6, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, October 3, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Smith to of counsel effective October 1, 2011. Mr. Smith provides strategic and legal advice on matters that involve interactions with the U.S. government. His practice focuses on the development and execution of government relations initiatives that build ...

September 22, 2011, Covington E-Alert

September 7, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, September 7, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP lawyers received 184 individual mentions in 56 areas of law in the 2012 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: ...

September 2, 2011, Covington E-Alert

Fall 2011, University of San Francisco Law Review

July 11, 2011, Covington E-Alert

June 10, 2011

WASHINGTON, DC, June 10, 2011 — Covington & Burling LLP received 123 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2011. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...

May 25, 2011, Government Contracts Law360

May 24, 2011, Washington Post

May 18, 2011, Covington E-Alert

May 13, 2011, Covington E-Alert

March 14, 2011, Covington Advisory

March 8, 2011, Covington E-Alert

March 7, 2011, Covington E-Alert

March 2011, Investment Advisers Association

February 24, 2011, Covington E-Alert

February 9, 2011, Covington E-Alert

February 7, 2011, Covington E-Alert

January 24, 2011, Covington E-Alert

January 10, 2011, Covington E-Alert

December 16, 2010, Covington E-Alert

December 6, 2010, Bloomberg Law Reports

December 2, 2010, Covington E-Alert

November 22, 2010, Covington E-Alert

October 11, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, October 11, 2010 — The Small Business Administration (SBA) published in the Federal Register on October 7 the final rule for the Women’s Federal Procurement Program, a set-aside program for women-owned small businesses. The milestone capped a ten year effort that spanned three presidential administrations and three branches of government. ...

September 17, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, September 17, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 33 first-tier practice rankings in the 2010 “Best Law Firms” survey by U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers. Covington’s first-tier national rankings place it among the top 10 firms nationwide and at the top of the first-tier rankings for Washington, DC. The inaugural rankings presented in ...

August 6, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 138 individual mentions in 40 areas of law in the 2011 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...

June 16, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP received 112 individual mentions and 44 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2010. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...

June 7, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, June 7, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce that Muftiah McCartin has joined the firm’s government affairs practice as special counsel. She will be resident in the firm’s Washington office. Ms. McCartin’s distinguished public service career spans 34 years on Capitol Hill. Most recently, she served as staff director of the House ...

April 30, 2010

<?xml:namespace prefix="o"?><o:p>WASHINGTON, DC, April 30, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of three lawyers to of counsel.</o:p> <o:p>The new of counsels are as follows:</o:p> <o:p>Natalie Derzko (Washington) practices in the areas of intellectual property, strategic counseling, due diligence, patent prosecution, patent ...

March 15, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, March 15, 2010 — CVG, Incorporated (“CVG”) has announced its merger with Integral Systems, Inc. in a deal valued at $34.675 million. Covington & Burling LLP advised CVG on the transaction. CVG and its subsidiary, Avtec systems, Inc., based in Chantilly, Virginia, provide secure satellite-based communication solutions to government and commercial ...

February 22, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, February 22, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce that Timothy P. Stratford, who most recently served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for China Affairs, has joined the firm as a partner. He will be resident in the firm’s Beijing office and will practice in the International Trade and Finance group. Mr. Stratford’s ...

February 3, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC, February 3, 2010 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce that Gerard Waldron has rejoined the firm’s Washington office as a partner after serving as Staff Director and Chief Counsel of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. In this role, Mr. Waldron has been deeply involved in all major energy and ...

February 2010, The European Lawyer

January 28, 2010, The Moscow Times

November/December 2009, The European Lawyer

September 5, 2009, Washington Post

August 7, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC, August 7, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 131 individual mentions in 38 areas of law in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...

July 16, 2009

NEW YORK, NY, July 16, 2009 — Snow Phipps Group, LLC, a private equity firm, announced on July 7 that it had completed the acquisition of ITS Holding Company (ITSolutions), a leading information technology services provider to US government civilian, national security, and intelligence agencies, along with Mr. Stefan Lalos, co-founder and CEO of ITSolutions. ...

June 12, 2009

WASHINGTON, DC, June 12, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP received 100 individual mentions and 40 practice mentions in Chambers USA 2009. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington lawyers and practices ...

June 10, 2009, Covington E-Alert

April 7, 2009, Covington E-Alert

April 1, 2009, Covington E-Alert

2/10/2009

WASHINGTON, DC, February 10, 2009 — Covington & Burling LLP is pleased to announce that Bill Wichterman has rejoined the firm’s Government Affairs group as Senior Legislative Advisor. He will be resident in Covington’s Washington office. Mr. Wichterman, a non-lawyer, is returning to the firm from the Bush Administration, where he served as Special Assistant to ...

February 5, 2009, Covington E-Alert

February 1, 2009, New York Times

January 26, 2009, Covington E-Alert

November 7, 2008, Covington Report

September 29, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC, September 29, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 124 individual mentions in 40 areas of law in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The Covington lawyers recognized are as follows: Administrative: ...

September 24, 2008, Covington E-Alert

August 22, 2008

8/6/2008

WASHINGTON, DC, August 6, 2008 — The second edition of Senate Procedure and Practice has been published.  Martin Gold updates the first edition published in September 2004 by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. Senate Procedure and Practice is a practical, real-world explanation of the legislative process in the U.S. Senate. Filled with fascinating stories ...

June 16, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC, June 16, 2008 — Covington & Burling LLP received 81 individual mentions and 45 practice mentions in the newly released 2008 Chambers USA. The guidebook, which ranks lawyers by state and national practice area, is designed to identify the most skilled legal practitioners based on the qualities most valued by clients. Here are the Covington ...

1/15/2008

WASHINGTON, DC, January 15, 2008 — The National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission today released the results of its nearly two-year study, which calls for a “new beginning” to reform the nation’s transportation programs into a world-class system. During a press conference held at the National Press Club, the bipartisan national ...

9/10/2007

WASHINGTON, DC, September 10, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP is strengthening its growing international practice with the addition of Ellen R. Eliasoph, a senior lawyer with more than 25 years of experience in China and Japan. Ms. Eliasoph will be resident in Covington’s Washington office as senior of counsel, where she will help US and European clients navigate ...

September 6, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC, September 6, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP received 115 individual mentions in 38 areas of law in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. This annual compilation of top US lawyers is based on peer-review surveys and is used as a referral guide in the legal profession. The recipients are as follows: Administrative: E. Edward Bruce and ...

August 12, 2007, Financial Times

August 6, 2007, Covington E-Alert

July 24, 2007, Houston Chronicle

June 18, 2007

WASHINGTON, DC, June 18, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP received 44 practice mentions and 74 individual mentions in the newly released 2007 Chambers USA guidebook. The 2007 edition of Chambers USA attempts to identify the most skilled legal practitioners throughout the country based on the qualities most valued by clients. Covington attorneys have been ...

May 7, 2007, Wall Street Journal

4/10/2007

WASHINGTON, DC, April 10, 2007 — Covington & Burling LLP announced today that Holly Fechner has joined the firm as Of Counsel.  Ms. Fechner will be resident in the firm’s Washington office.Ms. Fechner most recently served as Policy Director for Senator Edward M. Kennedy.  She also served as Chief Labor & Pensions Counsel to the Senate Health, Education, Labor & ...

November 10, 2006, Covington Post-Election Conference Call

July 12, 2006

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2006 -  Covington & Burling LLP's Jack Schenendorf was elected Vice-Chairman of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission.  The Commission was created under Section 1909 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act - A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU).  It is comprised of 12 members ...

June 5, 2006

WASHINGTON, DC, June 5, 2006 -  Fifty Covington & Burling lawyers practicing in 27 fields and in each of the firm's US offices were recognized as "leaders in their field" in this year's edition of Chambers USA - America's Leading Business Lawyers. The 2006 edition of Chambers USA, which was released June 2, 2006, attempts to identify the most skilled legal ...

October 3, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2005 - Covington & Burling announced the election of ten new partners, effective October 1. Stuart Stock, chair of the firm's management committee, commented: "These exceptional lawyers reflect the strength, excellence and diversity of the firm, and the continuing growth of our practices across the firm."  Covington's newest partners ...

August 23, 2005, Covington E-Alert

June 28, 2005

Washington, D.C., June 28, 2005 - Covington & Burling and Democracy, Data & Communications, L.L.C. (DDC) today announced an alliance to provide integrated support services for political action committees.  The firms will offer joint, high-level strategic counsel for responding to challenges associated with PAC compliance and fundraising.  Both Covington and DDC ...

June 27, 2005

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 27, 2005 - Covington & Burling represented the Commonwealth of Australia in its successful effort to obtain unprecedented access for Australian professionals to the U.S. labor market.  On May 11, 2005, President Bush signed into law a new immigration provision that will enable 10,500 Australian professionals each year to live and work ...

October 3, 2002

October 3, 2002 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Covington & Burling announced that eight attorneys have been elected to the partnership, effective October 1, 2002. New partners in Covington's Litigation Practice include Georgia Kazakis and Edward H. Rippey. Michael S. Labson is a new partner in the firm's Food and Drug and Life Sciences Practices. Erin M. Egan and Jennifer ...

August 1, 2002

August 1, 2002 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - On July 16, 2002, Senior Judge Charles S. Haight, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed the Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA) lawsuit filed by Peruvian plaintiffs against Southern Peru Copper Corporation (SPCC). Covington & Burling partners Peter J. Nickles and Thomas L. Cubbage III ...

March 28, 2002

March 28, 2002 - Washington, D.C.- In a historic ruling issued today, federal judge Emmet G. Sullivan overturned a federal law that prohibited District of Columbia residents from proposing, running, and voting on a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. The decision resolved a First Amendment lawsuit against the federal government and the ...

June 29, 2000

June 29, 2000 — Washington, DC — Earlier this week, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Covington client Mobil Oil in Mobil Oil Exploration & Producing Southeast, Inc. v. United States. In addition to this win, Covington earned two other Supreme Court victories this term in Harris Trust & Savings Bank v. Salomon, Brothers, Inc. and Food & Drug Administration ...

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