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It is quite common for high-net-worth individuals to have income streams from multiple countries. For example, an individual may have an ownership interest in a foreign...

The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Division of Corporation Finance issued a significant statement yesterday that certain proof-of-work (PoW) mining activities do not constitute securities offerings under federal securities laws.

As if implementing rules to make USB-C ports mandatory for electronic devices was not enough, yesterday the European Union approved the world's first major set of legislation to regulate the use of AI (EU AI Act)...

Derivatives have become an integral part of the global financial landscape, with transaction volumes growing dramatically over the years. These powerful financial instruments, whose value is derived from underlying...

In February 2026, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources v. Trump that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA"), a 1977 law granting the president power to regulate commerce during national...

Pandoro, a traditionally star-shaped sweet bread dusted with powdered sugar, is a favorite holiday treat in Italy...

On 24 April 2024, the European Parliament (Parliament) formally adopted at first reading the final text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This marks the end of the key...

On 1 August, a new Register of Overseas Entities under the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 came into force, requiring overseas entities that currently own...

Following a recent Court of Appeal decision, investors, portfolio companies and their advisers should be aware that English courts may, on occasion, adopt seemingly strained interpretations...

The UK Government announced last week that we are entering a new phase of the pandemic — one where we now learn to live with COVID-19.

On 4 December 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a consultation paper (CP23/27) on reforming the UK commodity derivatives regulatory framework (Framework).

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently published a consultation (Consultation) setting out its proposed approach to revising the ancillary activities test (AAT)...

UK Financial Insights from Katten is a monthly newsletter highlighting key noteworthy developments potentially affecting financial markets and funds in the UK and Europe.

On 22 February 2024, the UK's Law Commission (Commission) published a consultation (Consultation) in relation to its draft Digital Assets Bill ...

The article analyzes the reach of the precedent-setting case of Hasbro Inc. v. European Union Intellectual Property Office, which centered on whether the practice of "evergreening" – the refiling of identical trademarks – can constitute an act of "bad faith."

As I did not study IP at university, my first real exposure to it came during my first seat at the previous global law firm where I trained.

We are excited to introduce London Partner Nathan Smith, who joined Katten's Intellectual Property Department in January. Nathan has more than 20 years of experience representing...

The International Tax Compliance (Amendment) Regulations 2025 (2025 Regulations) introduce a mandatory HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)...