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UK subscription contracts: What pre-contract information must businesses provide from January 2027?
Background
As discussed in the first alert in our series on subscription contracts, the Government has published draft secondary legislation and draft statutory guidance ahead of the implementation of the new subscription contract rules on 1 January 2027. In this
UK Introduces New Regulations on Global Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Sanctions
On 15 October 2026, the UK introduced an expanded human rights sanctions regime, via the UK’s new Global Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law Sanctions Regulations 2026 (the “2026 Regulations”). The 2026 Regulations revoke and replace the Global Human Rights
China Proposes New Sanctions Tool in Response to Trade Secret Theft
On October 26, 2026, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) published the draft Special Provisions on the Protection of Chinese Trade Secrets, introducing a new sanctions tool targeting foreign infringement of Chinese trade secrets. Once finalized, the rules would authorize MOFCOM
Germany Publishes Draft Standalone Investment Screening Act and Ordinance
Germany is set to rewrite its foreign investment screening rulebook. For the first time, the rules would be set out in a dedicated statute, with a substantially broader catalog of sensitive sectors, new review triggers for influence without voting rights,
Japan: Update on sanction measures against Russia
On 2 October 2026, the Japanese government announced further sanctions against the Russian Federation under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act in line with measures adopted by other major countries. The additional measures, based on the Cabinet Understanding of
Who owns trust in the age of AI? A practical roadmap for brands using AI-generated identities
This article was originally published by WTR linked here.
Discover the six-step clearance framework to help brands assess when AI-generated identities become a legal and reputational liability.
Picture this. A global brand launches a new campaign fronted by a striking
The New Ontario Workforce Priority Stream: What Employers Need To Know
Article published on August 26, 2026
Since August 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has revitalized its provincial nomination application streams with the introduction of the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS). All former OINP immigration streams have been replaced
New UK consumer subscription rules confirmed for January 2027: what businesses need to do now
The UK Government has published the draft Consumer Subscription Contracts (Cancellation and Information) Regulations 2026 (SCRs) and draft statutory guidance. The new requirements will apply to subscription contracts entered into on or after 1 January 2027, subject to Parliament
OFAC Designates the International Criminal Court and Issues Four Related General Licenses
On October 9, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC“) added the entire International Criminal Court (“ICC“) to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (“SDN List“) pursuant to Executive Order 14203 (“EO