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
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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
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
Global Carve-Outs: Why Workforce Execution Is Often the Critical Path
In today’s M&A market, carve-out transactions remain one of the most important tools for private equity sponsors and strategic acquirers seeking to acquire high-value businesses from larger corporate groups. Yet while the commercial rationale may be straightforward, workforce execution rarely
Settlement Is Not Surrendering: The Ontario Court of Appeal Protects Unpaid Settling Parties’ Equitable Claims
In Caroti v. Vuletic, 2026 ONCA 614, the Ontario Court of Appeal clarified an important point of trust law: a resulting trust does not require fraud, wrongdoing, or unjust enrichment. Instead, it can arise simply because someone contributed money
US President Signs Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill with New Tariff Powers
President Trump signed the much-anticipated Russia (and Iran) sanctions bill into law on Friday, September 18, 2026. The final text of H.R. 5334 is available here.
In Brief
It has been a long journey since Senator Lindsey Graham introduced
Australia: Consultation Opens on Modern Slavery Offence
In brief
In July, we flagged the proposed new modern slavery offence. The Government has now released a consultation paper seeking written submissions regarding the design of the regime.
The proposed criminal “failure to prevent” offence would apply to
EU Commission Adopts 2026 Delegated Regulation Updating Annex I of the EU Dual-Use Regulation
On September 14, 2026, the EU Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (“EU Dual-Use Regulation”). Although the changes have not yet entered into force, the Delegated Regulation sets out the expected amendments to the
National Security Science and Technology Strategy Highlights Expanded Role for Export Controls, Investment Screening, and Data Security
On August 20, 2026, the White House released the National Security Science and Technology Strategy (“NSSTS“), which establishes the Trump administration’s framework for maintaining US technological leadership and protecting critical and emerging technologies. The NSSTS is organized around four pillars: