CIPO’s revised approach to patentable subject matter in the Dusome application
The Patent Appeal Board has issued a redetermination to provide a preliminary review in connection with Canadian Patent Application No. 2,701,028, led by Barry Dusome and Wyatt Dusome, which relates to a method of playing a wagering poker card game. The redetermination was issued on May 5, 2026, and follows a redetermination ordered by the Federal Court.
Data Protection, Technology, and AI gain a new head at KLA
Lorena Serraglio brings over a decade of experience in Digital Law, Privacy, and Cybersecurity; at KLA, she will lead KLAI, the firm’s Artificial Intelligence hub
Canada’s new administrative monetary penalties framework under the PCMLTFA
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) has published guidance on the implementation of a new administrative monetary penalties (AMP) framework under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA). While FINTRAC has held the authority to impose AMPs on reporting entities (REs) since December 30, 2008, the new AMP framework …
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PROFECO Institutional Program 2026–2030: Compliance takeaways for companies operating in Mexico
The Ministry of Economy in Mexico recently published the Institutional Program 2026–2030 of the Federal Consumer Protection Agency (PROFECO) in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
DLA Piper advises Grupo Cox on the closing of its US$4.2 billion acquisition of Iberdrola Mexico
DLA Piper advised Grupo Cox (Cox), a leading Spanish multinational water and energy company, on the closing of its US$4.2 billion acquisition of Iberdrola’s Mexico assets and related financing – one of the energy sector’s most significant cross-border transactions of 2025. The deal closed on the terms, timeline, and structure announced to the market last …
Chandhiok & Mahajan advises Lloyds Group and Thriveni Group on their business integration
NEW DELHI, 13 May 2026 – Chandhiok & Mahajan (C&M) acted as legal counsel to the Lloyds Group and the Thriveni Group for securing the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) approval for the proposed open market share acquisition of Lloyds Engineering Works Limited by Thriveni Earthmovers Private Limited, and merger of Lloyds Infrastructure and Construction …
Hogan Lovells berät JetBrains beim Abschluss eines Mietvertrags im HAINWERK in Berlin
30. April 2026 – Unter Leitung von Martin Günther und Sven Maier hat die globale Wirtschaftskanzlei Hogan Lovells das internationale Softwareunternehmen JetBrains beim Abschluss eines Mietvertrags für Büroflächen im HAINWERK in Berlin-Friedrichshain beraten.
Chandhiok & Mahajan Strengthens Restructuring & Insolvency Practice with Strategic Hire – Mohana Nijhawan Rejoins as Counsel in the New Delhi Office
C&M continues to strengthen its Restructuring & Insolvency practice with the reappointment of Mohana Nijhawan as Counsel in its New Delhi office.
Chandhiok & Mahajan advise JSW Steel in its landmark joint venture with POSCO
NEW DELHI, 28 April 2026 – Chandhiok & Mahajan (“C&M”) is acting as legal counsel to JSW Steel Limited (JSW Steel) on its proposed joint venture with South Korean steel manufacturer, POSCO.
Homburger advised Landis+Gyr on the divestment of its EMEA business to AURELIUS
On April 8, 2026, Landis+Gyr Group AG, a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, announced the successful completion of the divestiture of its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business to AURELIUS, a global private equity investor.