On Sunday, October 30, 2022, Brazil's Superior Electoral Court pronounced Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ("Lula") the winner of Brazil's 2022 presidential election.

There are a number of developments in transport regulation which are expected to be under a particularly bright spotlight this coming year...

Guernsey's profile as a key captive insurance jurisdiction for Chinese clients continues to build, says Walkers partner Kate Storey after a six-day visit to Shanghai to coincide with We Are Guernsey's Shanghai Masterclass 2019, ...

On 18 June 2012, the European Commission (EC) provided guidance on how it treats non-compete covenants entered into in the context of a joint venture (JV). JV arrangements between Areva and Siemens concerning nuclear technologies had included non-compete obligations on the parents that would apply for up to 11 years after the end of the JV.

In the Indian M&A landscape, particularly in private equity-led acquisitions of founder-driven companies, retaining the founders post-transaction has become increasingly important.

ICAVs and SICAVs are two common but distinct types of investment vehicle structures in Ireland and Europe.

Just as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ("FDA") promised in its 2019 compounding priorities statement, FDA published a notice and proposed rule in the Federal Register

Nectir, an educational AI tool, is transforming academic support at over 100 colleges and high schools by enabling educators to create personalized learning assistants tailored to their courses.

Large-scale rail investments are reshaping regional logistics networks across Africa, with projects in Kenya, Algeria, and the DRC gaining traction. These developments are shifting bulk cargo movement away from long-haul trucking toward rail-linked corridors, creating new opportunities for investors in rolling stock, corridor development, and integrated transport networks.

The returns crisis has long haunted UK fashion e-commerce, but in 2025 the conversation sharpened as ASOS drew headlines for its approach to accounts with larger numbers of returns.

In today's disrupted and capital-constrained environment, execution capability has become a competitive differentiator and lifesaver.

Congress introduces the SECURE Data Act, proposing a comprehensive federal consumer privacy framework that would completely preempt state privacy laws. The bill includes a novel compliance certification program offering businesses a rebuttable presumption of compliance through government-approved codes of conduct and independent audits.

Gain insights into how high‑net‑worth families are leveraging Private Placement Life Insurance (PPLI) in their long‑term planning strategies in the latest episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning.

According to a recent press release, a well-known U.S. payments and financial technology company announced that it will allow its United States merchants to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrency directly from their business accounts with the company.

Following a subdued 2024, healthcare M&A and financing activity is gaining momentum in 2025. Lower interest rates, stronger credit markets, and a return of private equity capital are fueling deal flow...

In light of a slower environment for traditional exits (IPOs, strategic sales, etc.), GPs continue to explore and execute on innovative deal structures in order to balance liquidity needs with strong returns.

Artificial Intelligence: Disruption Begins with Voiceovers. AI's impact in 2025 is beginning with "lower-hanging fruit," particularly in voiceover work. AI-generated voices are becoming more sophisticated and widely.

This week, the Center for Industry Self-Regulations launched the Institute for Responsible Influence, an entity whose first key initiative will be a certification program designed...

Demonstrating that hospital finances and billing practices continue to be of interest to federal lawmakers, on August 7, a group of bipartisan senators sent letters to the Internal Revenue Service...

Given the regulatory, data privacy, and intellectual property landmines that exist, as companies look to roll out formal policies and guidelines, they may look to deploy AI-based tools...