In a landmark moment for global AI governance, the United States, European Union and United Kingdom have signed the Council of Europe’s framework convention on artificial intelligence and human rights, democracy, and the rule...more
Luego de la verificación del cumplimiento de los requisitos formales de validez de la ley que aprueba un tratado internacional, el 28 de agosto de 2024 la Corte Constitucional de Colombia ratificó por unanimidad el Acuerdo de...more
In late 2023, the United States underwent a massive expansion in territory. Its boundaries grew by approximately one million square kilometres – an area about twice the size of California – all without a shot being fired.Hi ...more
Following nearly twenty-five years of negotiations, members of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) recently adopted a treaty implementing the new requirement for international patent applicants to disclose in...more
On May 24, 2024, after nearly 25 years of negotiations, the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) announced that member states, including Canada, had agreed to a new Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and...more
In the realm of professional associations, establishing a strong and recognizable brand is crucial. Trademarks and service marks are essential tools that not only protect your association's brand but also enhance its...more
On May 21, 2024, the DEA finally published its proposed rule related to rescheduling marijuana and commenced a 60-day period where the public can submit comments regarding DEA's proposed move to reschedule marijuana (the...more
Honduras denounced the ICSID Convention via a written notice received by the World Bank on February 24, 2024. Under Article 71 of the ICSID Convention, such denunciations take effect six months from the date of receipt of the...more
Unlock the Future of Cannabis Innovation at INCBA’s Global Cannabis IP Symposium at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Join INCBA for this groundbreaking two-day event dedicated to intellectual property in cannabis. Gain...more
The European Commission recently issued Guidelines “on the competitive assessment of agreements between competitors that pursue sustainability objectives (‘sustainability agreements’).” Recognizing sustainability as a “core...more
All Member States of the United Nations (UN) Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) reached an agreement on March 4, 2023, regarding an international treaty governing...more
On Saturday, March 4th, after more than 20 years in the making, nearly 200 countries agreed to protect marine life in international waters. The “High Seas Treaty” was developed to establish and manage marine protected areas...more
In December 2015, 196 parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) reached consensus on the Paris Agreement, which is an international treaty that seeks to keep global temperature rise well...more
Recent events surrounding Chinese “surveillance/weather/stratospheric” balloons observed over the continental United States and Latin America raise questions regarding the limitations on airspace and outer space. Air law...more
On Jan. 10, 2023, the House of Representatives formed the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. The vote filled a pledge by House Republicans...more
On January 25, 2023, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights declared the claims in the case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v. Russia partly admissible....more
The 27th iteration of the Conference of Parties (COP27) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change will take place in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, from Nov. 6–18, 2022. The international climate gathering,...more
Cross-border disputes involving technology companies are increasing with the proliferation of new government regulations in the areas of data protection, cybersecurity, online content, foreign investment controls, taxation,...more
As climate change and energy transition play an increasingly important role in the decision-making of private and government entities, one issue is bound to become the focus of attention: Is there a potential conflict between...more
Russia recently announced its Economic Development Ministry has drafted legislation to prevent the exodus of international businesses from Russia by nationalizing them. The Putin-backed proposed bill would allow the...more
On November 18-19, 2021, the Republic of Ecuador is hosting "Ecuador, Open for Business 2021", a two day global investment forum with the participation of the President, Ministers, and Representatives of the Inter American...more
On September 30, 2021, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador sent to the Chamber of Deputies an "Initiative with a draft of decree amending articles 25, 27 and 28 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican...more
China’s Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL or the final version), following the first two readings in October 2020 and April 2021, was adopted on August 20, 2021 and will become effective on November 1, 2021. The final...more
Following Brexit, the UK Government has been exercising its new-found sovereignty by entering into international treaties. Many of these treaties concern the UK’s trading relationships (e.g. customs agreements with Japan, New...more
The Situation: The European Super League faced significant criticism when it was announced on 18 April 2021. Some governments in Europe—particularly the United Kingdom—even threatened new laws intended to target the new...more