The normal pre-summer flurry of activity started early this year. Unfair dismissal changes will take effect in January 2027 as expected. The government launched consultations on guaranteed hours for zero and low-hour workers and…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would comprehensively revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200—commonly known as the “Uniform Guidance”—along with conforming…
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/ Administrative Law, Government Contracting, Nonprofit Law
The revision of the pharmaceutical legislation in the European Union is close to final, and the new legal framework is expected to be adopted by fall of 2026. Although a 24-month transition period is applicable to most…
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/ Health, Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade
The 2026 ICC Rules of Arbitration (“2026 ICC Rules”) came into force on 1 June 2026 and apply to ICC cases filed from that date. The substantial revisions to the ICC framework encapsulated in the 2026 ICC Rules aim to enhance…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, International Law & Trade
The CNIL has revised the reference methodologies MR-001 and MR-003 applicable to health research, with the new versions entering into force on 24 May 2026. This reform significantly strengthens compliance requirements,…
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/ Health, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
The London Stock Exchange (“LSE”) has published long-awaited proposals to overhaul the AIM regulatory regime, following its Discussion Paper, “Shaping the Future of AIM”, published in November 2025. That paper introduced…
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/ Finance & Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Securities Law
In a recent decision under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP or the Policy) before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a Panel denied a UDRP Complaint for the transfer of the disputed…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Intellectual Property, International Law & Trade
On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court unanimously resolved a circuit split regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) disgorgement power. In a victory for the SEC, the Supreme Court held in Sripetch v. SEC that…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Remedies, Securities Law
Health care industries are facing increasing environmental regulatory pressure, particularly regarding packaging, PFAS restrictions, and carbon footprint requirements, which has direct implications for market access and public…
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/ Consumer Protection, Environmental Law, Government Contracting, Health
Recalibrating ICC arbitration for GCC users On 23 March 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce approved revised Rules of Arbitration, which came into force on 1 June 2026. These revised Rules replaced the 2021 ICC Rules…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade
In our first article, we considered the circumstances in which the new United Arab Emirates Civil Code ("the new UAE Civil Code") could apply to contracts entered into before 1 June 2026. In our second article, we considered the…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law
Earlier this week, the Department of War released its 2026 annual update to the 1260H list of Chinese military companies, listing five biotechnology companies, including WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd (“WuXi AppTec”). Inclusion on the…
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/ Government Contracting, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology
On June 1, 2026, the new Arbitration Rules (“2026 Rules”) of the International Chamber of Commerce (“ICC”) entered into force, replacing the 2021 Rules. The amendments incorporated into the 2026 Rules stem from consultations…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Civil Procedure, International Law & Trade
The Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the DIFC Arbitration Law. If enacted, the amendments would represent the most significant update to the DIFC arbitration…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade
The 2026 ICC Rules of Arbitration entered into force on 1 June 2026. German parties are consistently among the most frequent users of ICC arbitration, ranking among the top three nationalities in recent years. This alert…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade
