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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

BakerHostetler

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

Hogan Lovells

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

Clark Hill PLC

CIT Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs: Big Holding, Narrow Relief, and a Refund Map for Importers

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On May 7, 2026, a divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) held that President Trump exceeded the statutory authority under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 when he imposed the...more

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider LLP

No Games in Merger Review: DOJ Signals Discipline and Continuity

On May 7, 2026, Acting Assistant Attorney General Omeed A. Assefi delivered remarks at NYU Law’s Engelberg Center outlining the Antitrust Division’s current approach to merger review. The remarks came as Assefi continues to...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

U.S. Court of International Trade Holds Section 122 Tariffs Unlawful – Enjoins Tariff Collection and Orders Refunds for...

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The U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, that the Trump Administration’s imposition of a global 10% “import surcharge” on nearly all U.S. imports is unsupported by Section 122 of the Trade...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI Today in 5: May 11, 2026, The AI Notetakers 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

BakerHostetler

Court Finds Temporary Section 122 Tariffs Unlawful

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The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) on May 7 ruled by a 2-1 vote that the 10 percent temporary tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 are unlawful. The administration imposed the Section 122...more

Hogan Lovells

Merger, she wrote (Part 1): How Brussels rewrites its merger guidelines

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After more than two decades of stability, EU merger control is now in the final stages of having its largest substantive overhaul since the adoption of the 2004 Merger Regulation (EUMR). On 30 April 2026, the European...more

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China Invokes “Blocking Statute” Framework Ahead of Trump–Xi Summit

In advance of the May 14–15 meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Beijing, senior U.S. and Chinese economic officials previewed legal and regulatory authorities they would consider leveraging in...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

FCPA Compliance Report: Report from Compliance Week 2026 on AI Sessions

In this episode, Tom Fox takes a solo turn behind the mic to report on the AI tracks from the recently concluded Compliance Week 2026 conference. He highlights two AI tracks: practical “creative” uses, including live...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Daily Compliance News: May 11, 2026, The Tainted by Corruption or Collusion 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

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

Sunday Book Review: May 10, 2026, The Top Books on AI Governance Edition

In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest compliance professionals, business executives, or anyone curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or...more

Mayer Brown

Competition Dawn Raids: A New Era of Enforcement

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INTRODUCTION: A recent dawn raid on a multinational technology company, conducted by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (“JFTC”) as part of its investigation into potential anticompetitive conduct in the cloud computing sector,...more

Sheppard

FDIC Rescinds Guidance on Multiple Re-Presentment NSF Fees

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On April 10, the FDIC rescinded prior supervisory guidance addressing multiple non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees arising from the re-presentment of the same unpaid transaction. The rescinded guidance had previously outlined the...more

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U.S. Court of International Trade Invalidates the Administration's Section 122 Tariffs

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The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) held that the Trump Administration's temporary 10 percent tariffs imposed under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 are unlawful because the administration did not base the tariffs...more

Thomas Fox - Compliance Evangelist

AI in Healthcare: Five Healthcare AI Stories You Need to Know This Week – May 8, 2026

Welcome to AI in Healthcare in 5 Stories. This podcast is a Weekly Briefing of the five most important AI developments shaping healthcare, medicine, and life sciences. Each week, Tom Fox breaks down the latest stories on...more

BCLP

The Draft EU Merger Guidelines - Key Takeaways for Dealmakers

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On 30 April 2026, the European Commission released its much awaited draft merger guidelines (“Draft Guidelines”). The Draft Guidelines are intended to replace two current and dated guidance documents: the Commission’s...more

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