DLA Piper Appoints Jorge Timmermann as Deputy Managing Partner of Santiago Office
DLA Piper has appointed Jorge Timmermann as Deputy Managing Partner of its Santiago office, positioning him alongside Managing Partner Francisca Franzani to lead the firm’s continued expansion in Chile.
DLA Piper appoints Alan Sarhan as Managing Partner of its Montréal office
MONTRÉAL, June 18, 2026 /CNW/ – DLA Piper Partner Alan Sarhan has been appointed Managing Partner of the firm’s Montréal office, reinforcing the firm’s strategic focus in the region and on cross-border regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters in Canada and globally.
DLA Piper advises Nacional de Seguros on its entry into the Peruvian insurance market
DLA Piper advised Nacional de Seguros S.A., a Colombian insurance and financial services company, in obtaining authorization from Peru’s Superintendency of Banking, Insurance, and Private Pension Funds (SBS) to operate in the country.
Health Canada releases guidance on biosimilar biologic drug submissions
In May 2026, Health Canada published its Guidance on Information and Submission Requirements for Biosimilar Biologic Drugs. This guidance sets out the regulatory framework under which biosimilar sponsors may seek a Notice of Compliance (NOC) for a biosimilar biologic drug in Canada.
Canada unveils national AI strategy: Key commitments, regulatory gaps, and what’s missing
On June 4, 2026, the Government of Canada released AI for All: Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, a 50-page, multi-billion-dollar plan positioning Canada as a global AI leader across six strategic pillars (protecting Canada/democracy, empowering Canadians, powering prosperity, sovereign AI infrastructure, scaling Canadian AI, and international partnerships) and five priority sectors (health/life sciences, energy/natural resources, transportation, agriculture, …
Equal treatment wage rules for federally regulated employers
At a glance Effective 20 October 2026, new “Equal Treatment” wage rules under the Canada Labour Code (the Code) will require equal pay for employees regardless of employment status (full-time, part-time, permanent, or temporary).
Federally regulated employers face a new era for non-compete clauses under Bill C-31
Bill C-31’s proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code signal a shift in the regulation of workplace restrictive covenants in Canada. If enacted, the legislation would significantly limit the use of non-compete clauses for federally regulated employers and continue a broader national trend favouring employee mobility and labour market competition.
Executive Order No. 407/2026 issues new regulations for Argentina’s employment laws
On June 1, 2026, Executive Order No. 407/2026 (Order) was published in Argentina’s Official Gazette, implementing regulations for various provisions of the Employment Contract Law No. 20,744 (LCT), as amended by the Labor Modernization Act No. 27,802, in addition to regulations governing collective bargaining (Law No. 14,250), trade union organizations (Law No. 23,551), temporary staffing agencies …
Puerto Rico Supreme Court validates non-compete clauses in independent contractor agreements
For the first time, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court has upheld the validity of non-compete clauses in contracts with independent contractors, specifically in the healthcare sector, and, in doing so, it has established the framework for their enforcement. In this alert, we outline the Court’s opinion in MCG Therapy Group LLC v. Maestre Rivera and set out key takeaways …
DLA Piper advises Edenor on US$550 million International debt issuance and tender offer for Class 7 Notes
DLA Piper advised Empresa Distribuidora y Comercializadora Norte S.A. (Edenor), Argentina’s largest electricity distributor, on its issuance of US$550 million Class 10 Notes, as well as a concurrent repurchase offer for its outstanding Class 7 Notes – key steps in the company’s broader strategy to manage maturities and strengthen its financial structure.