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The UK Competition and Markets Authority has exercised its new consumer enforcement fining powers for the first time under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024, targeting AA and BSM Driving Schools for unlawful drip pricing practices. This landmark case reveals the CMA's five-step penalty framework and highlights critical distinctions between consumer and competition law fines that will shape enforcement strategies across UK markets.

Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming how mergers and acquisitions are conducted, from streamlining due diligence processes to introducing novel legal considerations when acquiring AI-powered companies. Legal experts examine the practical challenges and opportunities that arise at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and transactional law, offering guidance for navigating this rapidly evolving landscape.

Matt Bisanz interviews Alec Crawford, founder of Verapath, about how financial institutions are identifying and managing risks from artificial intelligence.

Hosts Rich Assmus and Kristine Young examine the dramatic transformation of Schedule A litigation, from its emergence as an efficient mechanism for combating online counterfeiting to recent judicial decisions that have fundamentally challenged its procedural validity. The episode explores landmark rulings including Eicher Motors and Kangol v. Hangzhou Chuanyue, analyzing how courts are rebalancing IP enforcement efficiency...

The Milken Institute-Harris Poll initiative has released findings on artificial intelligence's divergent effects across organizational hierarchies. This interview with Libby Rodney examines the contrasting experiences of leaders and workers as AI transforms workplaces, and discusses strategic approaches for implementing AI technology that creates value across all levels of society.

Prediction markets, a concept established in the United States for two decades, are now sparking debate in Europe as they raise complex regulatory questions. While the U.S. primarily treats...

Multinational employers navigating the UAE's complex regulatory landscape face unique challenges when deploying expatriate talent across its seven emirates. How do visa sponsorship requirements, Emiratisation quotas, and the distinct legal frameworks of mainland, DIFC, and ADGM jurisdictions intersect to shape workforce strategy? This discussion reveals how companies can balance national hiring mandates with their need for international expertise through integrated planning.

In this episode of Life Of A Dealmaker, host Tarun sits down with John Messer, Founder and Managing Partner of Copilot Capital, a European private equity firm specializing in B2B software investments. The conversation explores Messer's journey in building and leading a focused investment firm in the competitive European tech landscape.

Employment law experts examine the evolving landscape of restrictive covenants across the UK and US, analyzing how legislative reforms and enforcement challenges are reshaping employer protections. The discussion covers team raids, trade secret litigation, and actionable strategies for businesses navigating this uncertain legal terrain.

In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. If you have any questions in respect of any of the developments set out below...

Read the chapter by Nathalie Jalabert-Doury and Veronica Botnari entitled "The regulation of the public sector" in the book 'Guide on the French Polynesia competition law' in partnership with Concurrences.

Buyers and sellers are increasingly turning to creative deal structures as traditional full buyouts become less common.

Religious accommodation claims are emerging as a significant issue in retirement plan litigation, reflecting broader trends in employment law. Legal experts observe this development as part of a larger pattern where constitutional and Title VII religious accommodation questions increasingly intersect with ERISA and employee benefits matters.

On May 15, 2013, Mayer Brown was proud to host its 8th Annual Global Energy Conference in Houston.

Matthew Bisanz of Mayer Brown discusses the growing interest in national bank charters among cryptocurrency and digital asset companies, as well as marketplace lenders seeking industrial loan charters. The application process typically spans 18-24 months from conditional to final approval, with recent legislation appearing to target traditional de novo bank formation rather than fintech charter applications.

Financial institutions face mounting challenges from identity fraud as criminals develop increasingly sophisticated techniques. Chad Gerhardstein, Chief Risk and Strategy Officer at Trulioo...

Matt Bisanz and Tom Killian discuss innovative approaches to regulatory recognition of commercial real estate risk transfer in US banking. The conversation examines how banking agencies can enable responsible growth in commercial real estate lending while maintaining appropriate risk management standards.