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Increased Merger Control Risk for Below-Threshold Transactions – The European Court of Justice (ECJ)'s ruling in the Towercast case has increased the risks for parties to an M&A transaction regarding

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether political expression and parody can justify the unauthorized use of a reputed trademark, examining the balance between intellectual property rights and freedom of speech. The case arose from a Belgian political party's immigration campaign that adopted IKEA's branding without permission, prompting Inter IKEA to bring infringement proceedings.

Influencer activities in the European Union may be deemed unfair market practices, potentially harming the brands they promote.

On Oct. 9, 2025, the German parliament (Bundestag) adopted the Act to Accelerate Residential Construction and Secure Housing (Gesetz zur Beschleunigung des Wohnungsbaus und zur Wohnraumsicherung, Act).

President Trump's July 2026 proclamation introduces a groundbreaking incentive program that cuts Section 232 aluminum tariffs in half for companies committing to build, expand, or refurbish U.S. primary aluminum smelters. The program ties tariff relief to projected facility output and requires construction to begin by January 2029, while leaving open questions about foreign investment participation and benefit-sharing arrangements.

OFAC and OFSI signed an agreement to share information and cooperate on economic sanctions enforcement.

On Sept. 13, 2024, the Biden administration and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced proposed changes to the de minimis duty exception...

Mexico's labor landscape is undergoing changes as the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) introduces a new Inspection Protocol on Subcontracting and the federal government announces a substantial increase in the minimum wage for 2026.

An emerging solution is permit appeals insurance, which aims to enable projects to start before a permit becomes irrevocable, turning legal uncertainty into manageable risk.

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new framework for expropriation. The new Law on Expropriation for Public Interest and Temporary Possession of Real Estate...

On 14 January 2025, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Courts and onshore Dubai Courts signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the reciprocal enforcement of judgments.

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed significant changes to the safeguarding requirements for UK registered payments and e-money firms...

Persuaded by the words used in the legislation, UK Supreme Court holds that a company administrator appointed under the Insolvency Act is not an officer of a company under TULCRA.

The UK's Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the Act) officially came into law on June 19.

The UK's Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the Act) officially came into law on June 19.

Digital assets are an increasingly important part of modern society. That was the conclusion the UK Law Commission reached in its final report on digital assets that was published recently following a year-long consultation.

Starting Nov. 10, 2025, contractors and subcontractors handling federal contract information (FCI) must have a current CMMC Level 1 status for new contracts and option exercises involving FCI.

The Texas Business Court examined whether a buyer qualified as an "Affiliate" under an LLC agreement's drag-along provision when the selling member negotiated for post-closing governance rights including board designation...