KCAB International has unveiled sweeping changes to its arbitration framework, introducing a new International Arbitration Court, revised cost structures, and streamlined procedures for fast-track and expedited cases. Can Seoul leverage these reforms to position itself as Asia's third major arbitration hub alongside Singapore and Hong Kong?

In February 2024, we shared an update on the UAE's competition landscape in which we summarised the changes brought by Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023...

The UAE has introduced Cabinet Decision No. 105 of 2026, establishing official fees for competition law filings under Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023. The fee structure includes a turnover-based calculation for merger clearance requests (0.02% of annual sales, capped at AED 150,000), flat fees for exemption requests (AED 5,000), and nominal charges for objections and grievances. These fees take effect on 29 July 2026, one day before the implementing regulation becomes operational.

The Arbitration Act 2025 (the "Act") received Royal Assent on 24 February 2025. Its stated aim is to amend the Arbitration Act 1996, which governs arbitral claims seated in England and Wales.

When can contractors successfully challenge an employer's call on a performance bond? The Technology and Construction Court's recent decision in TTSJV v BapCo demonstrates just how narrow the grounds for intervention really are, even where the contractor has strong arguments on the merits of the underlying dispute.

Texas continues to position itself as a business-friendly jurisdiction of choice with the passage of Senate Bill 2411, signed by Governor Greg Abbott on May 27, 2025.

On February 2, 2010, President Barack Obama outlined a proposal for a Small Business Lending Fund ("SBLF"), which is expected to support lending by banks with assets under $10 billion.

The finale of the latest Supreme Court Term featured a landmark ruling on same-sex marriage, narrow defenses of President Barack Obama's signature healthcare law and independent redistricting commissions, and a little case about a man caught in possession of a short-barreled shotgun.

Earlier this week, the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council proposed a new rule that would amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)...

Mass arbitration is reshaping how employers manage risk in labor and employment disputes.

On October 17, 2024, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") issued Order No. 904, finding on a generic basis that allowing transmission providers to charge customers...

In this episode of the Data Center Counsel podcast, Jared Berg and Bryan Clark talk with Ted Duver about the regulatory forces driving data centers to develop on-site...

On November 19, 2024, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Section 761 (the Final Regulations)...

Just over a year ago, President Biden issued an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to amend all contracts to mandate compliance with Safer Federal Workforce Task Force...

We have reported twice before on the infamous Sons of Gwalia decision in which the High (i.e. Supreme) Court in Australia concluded that a shareholder's claim against an Australian issuer for damages caused by defective disclosure practices should not be subordinated to the claims of legitimate unsecured creditors in insolvency proceedings.

Recent executive actions portend a reduction – potentially a significant reduction – in the number of administrative patent judges at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.

The patent eligibility of claims involving the use of machine learning (ML) was recently considered by the US Court of Appeals...

Anna Karakitsos, a senior government affairs advisor in Bracewell's Policy Resolution Group, discusses the future of carbon credits and carbon capture utilization...

The Arbitration Acumen Podcast kicks off 2026 with a multi-part miniseries on mass arbitration. This episode offers a deep dive into CPR's Employment-Related Mass Claims Protocol. Host J.P. Duffy.

In an effort to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence (AI), President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order (EO) aimed at expediting the federal permitting process for data centers...