In recent months, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has signaled a shift in its approach to applications to lift administrative bars that restrict participation in the securities industry. This suggests there is…
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/ Administrative Law, Securities Law
Summaries of the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s monthly open meeting to be held on May 15, 2025, pursuant to the sunshine notice released on May 8, 2025.
In this issue…
- Electric Items
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Energy & Utilities
On April 17, 2025, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a final notice of action for its Section 301 investigation on "China's Targeting the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for…
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/ International Law & Trade, Maritime Law, Transportation
Dealmaking within the US and Europe is climbing as crypto assets increasingly enter the mainstream -
Dealmaking in the digital currency space is flourishing, buoyed by strong industry growth, political backing and supportive…
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/ Finance & Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, Science, Computers, & Technology, Securities Law
Mexican dealmaking delivered a solid performance in 2024, and volume held steady in Q1 2025, but uncertainty around its relationship with the US could shake the country’s M&A market -
The economic outlook for Latin America’s…
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/ Finance & Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Law & Trade
The increase in the use of fund finance by private equity is carrying over into the infrastructure fund space, with managers using net asset value and back-leverage facilities to unlock liquidity for investors and portfolio…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Construction Law, Finance & Banking
Spanish Ministry of Economy Launches Public Consultation on BBVA’s Public Takeover Bid for Banco Sabadell, after CNMC Approval with Commitments.
On May 5, the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Commerce and Business received…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Finance & Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Law & Trade
Given the persistent water stress across the region, water recycling is emerging as a vital strategy. The Middle East's success shows how wastewater can be transformed from a liability into a valuable resource…
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/ Agriculture, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The OECD's AI recommendations encourage Member States to uphold principles of trustworthy AI.
Status of the AI Regulations -
The Adherents have agreed to promote, implement, and adhere to the Recommendation. The Principles…
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/ Privacy, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology
Private Equity focused on investment and operations within the Life Science industry faces significant compliance, operational and business risk due to the heavily regulated nature of the investment targets and portfolio…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Health, International Law & Trade, Science, Computers, & Technology
In a landmark victory for the Republic of India, the Commercial Court has held that India did not waive its state immunity in relation to the enforcement of two bilateral investment treaty awards solely by reason of its…
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/ Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Commercial Law & Contracts, International Law & Trade
China experienced positive economic growth last year despite significant headwinds such as trade protectionism and weakening consumer demand. The country’s GDP grew by 5 percent over the course of the year, with a booming…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Mergers & Acquisitions, International Law & Trade
Between January 14 and January 19, 2025, the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology (the "Ministry") held a consultation on a draft of Kenya's National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy 2025-2030. This…
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/ Consumer Protection, Privacy, Science, Computers, & Technology
The Executive Order is intended to aid in establishing the U.S. as a global leader in seabed mineral exploration and extraction of seabed polymetallic nodules and other strategic materials, with clear geopolitical implications…
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/ Energy & Utilities, International Law & Trade, Maritime Law
More than a decade ago, the concept of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) became part of UK law. Ever since, there has been considerable uncertainty as to exactly what conditions a company needs to meet in order to be…
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/ Administrative Law, Business Organizations, Criminal Law
