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Egypt set for major competition law amendments

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Egypt's competition framework is set for a major update. On April 24, 2026, the Egyptian Parliament ("Parliament") approved a bill that will introduce amendments ("Amendments") to replace certain articles of the current...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

The PFBCon Podcast: AI Audio Enhancement Without the Robotic Mess: Keep Your Podcast Warm, Clear, and Human with Audra Casino

The PFBCon episode focuses on how podcast audio quality is being compromised by overreliance on one-click AI enhancements and transcript-based editing, and on how to use these tools without losing warmth, emotion, and...more

Perkins Coie

Section 122 Tariffs Ruled Unlawful

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On Thursday, May 7, 2026, a divided panel of the CIT held, in related cases State of Oregon v. Trump (No. 26-cv-01472) and Burlap and Barrel, Inc. v. Trump (No. 26-cv-01606), that the Trump administration’s 10% global tariffs...more

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Navigating the Defense Production Act: What Refinery Operators and Energy Suppliers Need to Know

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The Defense Production Act (DPA) has evolved into a powerful federal tool for addressing energy‑related emergencies, supply chain disruptions, and industrial capacity constraints. While historically associated with military...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: May 12, 2026, The RegTech as Infrastructure Edition

Welcome to AI Today in 5, the newest addition to the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day, Tom Fox will bring you 5 stories about AI to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to AI Today In 5....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] Enforcement Outlook | Sanctions Trends and Emerging Risks - May 20th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

Sanctions enforcement is intensifying amid heightened geopolitical tensions, rapid innovation in digital assets, and unprecedented coordination among US enforcement authorities. The US Department of the Treasury (Treasury),...more

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Passage to India: Labour-market antitrust as a global phenomenon

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The globalization of labour-market antitrust has entered its confirmation phase. With reports that the CCI has opened investigations into no-poach practices, a doctrine that six years ago looked like an American preoccupation...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Revisiting the Need for Antitrust Collaboration Guidelines and Guidance

The DOJ and FTC have initiated a joint inquiry that could lead to updated antitrust guidance, and influence future enforcement, relating to collaborations among competitors. The initiative comes at a time of heightened...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

CIT Narrows Executive Tariff Authority, Invalidates Section 122 ‘Bridge’ Tariffs for Named Importers Only

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On May 7, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) delivered a setback to the Trump administration’s post-International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff strategy, holding that the administration exceeded...more

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Merger, she wrote (Part 2): How to run an investigation – Market power, theories of harm and the Innovation Shield

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Under the EU’s new draft Merger Guidelines, the market power analysis is now more holistic. Structural shares remain the starting point, but dynamic competitive potential – R&D spending, patent portfolios, pipeline products,...more

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Two years of the DMA: key takeaways from the EC’s first review

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Two years after substantive obligations for gatekeepers took effect, the European Commission (EC) has published its first review of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The review assesses whether the DMA has achieved its twin...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Innovation in Compliance: Data Defensibility: The Compliance Foundation for AI Governance with George Tziahanas

Innovation occurs across many areas, and compliance professionals need not only to be ready for it but also to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: May 12, 2026, The TACO Don Goes to China Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen in to the Daily Compliance News....more

Baker Donelson

FTC Puts Non-Competes Back in its Crosshairs and Raises the Stakes for Employer Non-Compete Practices

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The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent action against a nationwide extermination company is less about pest control and more about how aggressively the agency plans to scrutinize non-compete agreements moving forward....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Connecticut Adopts AI Transparency, Safety, and Consumer Protection Law

The new law sets a new standard for regulating the development, deployment, and use of AI technologies...more

Venable LLP

Inside the Ad Law Tool Kit: Fee Disclosures

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Join us as we offer a sneak peek into select chapters from the newly released 14th edition of Venable’s Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk. ...more

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Hidden fees, real consequences: CMA issues its first infringement decision under the UK’s new consumer protection regime

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its first ever financial penalty under its new direct consumer enforcement powers. The decision signals the start of a new and more aggressive era of consumer...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

When is a transaction that avoids HSR a transaction for avoidance?

On March 19, 2026, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to Jensen Huang, Chief Executive Officer of NVIDIA, suggesting that NVIDIA may have engaged in a transaction for avoidance in violation of the...more

Thompson Coburn LLP

77. May 7, 2026 | Court of International Trade Determines Section 122 Tariffs are Unlawful

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The 10% surcharge remains effective until July 24, 2026, unless terminated early or extended by an Act of Congress.   In a dissenting opinion, Judge Stanceu found that the court’s review of the President’s exercise of...more

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The European Commission’s new draft Merger Guidelines: A snapshot overview of what dealmakers need to know

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On 30 April 2026, the European Commission published for consultation a draft of new Merger Guidelines proposed to replace the existing 2004 Horizontal Merger Guidelines and 2008 Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines. Although...more

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When JuCo Seasons Count: NCAA Eligibility Rules Face Legal Scrutiny

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) long-standing eligibility framework – five years to play four seasons – has come under renewed legal pressure, this time from athletes who began their collegiate careers...more

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After the whistle for no-poach agreements – ECJ draws the line in Tondela

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On 30 April 2026, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) delivered its first ruling on no-poach agreements between competing employers, confirming that such agreements are, as a rule, restrictions of competition by object under...more

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FTC Workshop Signals More “Empirical” Focus on Consumer Harms and Benefits in the Digital Marketplace

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), in its ongoing efforts to refine its approach to data privacy enforcement, convened a workshop earlier this year titled “Measuring Injuries and Benefits in the Data-Driven Economy,” a...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Court of International Trade Holds Section 122 Tariffs Unlawful

On May 7, 2026, in a 2-1 decision by a three-judge panel of U.S. Court of International Trade, the court held unlawful President Trump’s imposition of 10% tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974....more

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Trump Tariff Tracker – May 8, 2026

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In a May 7, 2026 decision, a divided U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) panel held that President Trump’s 10 percent global tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were unlawful and unauthorized,...more

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