Canada’s employment law landscape continues to evolve rapidly. From new AI disclosure requirements in hiring and expanding pay transparency obligations to increased scrutiny of independent contractors and proposed restrictions on noncompete agreements, employers face a growing web of compliance obligations
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How Much Control Is Too Much? Common Employer Risks for Franchisors
Most franchisors understand that franchisees are responsible for their own employees, and that a specific benefit of this arrangement is that it protects the franchisor from employment-related obligations to the franchisee’s employees. Many franchisors believe that the arrangement completely insulates
UK introduces further sectoral sanctions against Iran, further to wider international action by the EU, US and UAE
On 29 September 2026, a range of new and expanded UK sanctions targeting Iran entered into force, following the publication on 8 September 2026 of the Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (the “Regulations“).
The Regulations amend both the Iran (Sanctions)
US Department of the Treasury Strengthens Iran Sanctions as Part of Operation Economic Outcast
Earlier this month, as part of Operation Economic Outcast targeting Iran, the US Department of the Treasury ushered in a flurry of administrative and regulatory changes. On September 10, 2026, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC“) modified its
US Lifts Ethiopia-Related Sanctions and Removes Ethiopia from the ITAR Proscribed Country List
On September 18, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) announced the expiration of the national emergency declared in Executive Order 14046 of September 17, 2021, “Imposing Sanctions on Certain Persons With Respect to
Enforcement Risks Around Criminal Organizations in Latin America Continue to Increase
Two recent pronouncements indicate that enforcement risks around dealing with criminal narcotics trafficking organizations in Latin America continue to increase. We expect the Trump Administration to continue to focus on designating such organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (“FTOs”), sanctioning their
The future of the ICO – governance changes and draft corporate strategy signal key regulatory priorities
The transition from the office of the Information Commissioner to the new Information Commission under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA”) is due to take effect from 30 September 2026. In addition, the ICO outlined its priorities for
Japan: New FEFTA-related FDI regulations expected to take effect on 4 January 2027 and fully enter into force on 3 February 2027
Amendments to the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (“FEFTA“) intended to facilitate beneficial inbound investment while strengthening Japan’s ability to address investments that may raise national security concerns were promulgated on 5 June 2026. On 16 September 2026, Japan’s
Switzerland: Federal Council Proposes New Cybersecurity Act
On 25 September 2026, the Swiss Federal Council has announced plans to develop a new standalone Cybersecurity Act aimed at strengthening Switzerland’s cyber resilience and creating a more coherent legal framework for cybersecurity. The proposed legislation will consolidate several ongoing
DOJ Doubles Down: Latest FCA Settlements Signal DEI Enforcement Escalation
When the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its first DEI-related False Claims Act (FCA) settlement in April 2026, a key question emerged: was this an isolated enforcement action or the start of a broader strategy? The answer is now