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:
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The Crime-Fraud Exception to Solicitor-Client Privilege – It’s Not Just for Criminal Cases Anymore
In Sakab Saudi Holding Company v. Al Jabri, the Ontario Court of Appeal (ONCA) clarified the scope of solicitor-client privilege and the crime-fraud exception to the privilege. In doing so, the ONCA also provided important guidance that will inform
Canada: Ottawa Advances AI Strategy on Two Fronts
In early September 2026, the Government of Canada announced two further measures that build directly on its refreshed national AI strategy, AI for All (“AI Strategy“) (the latter was covered in an earlier client bulletin). On 3 September 2026, Canada’s Minister of
UK announces new sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank alongside allies
On 8 September 2026, the UK government designated five settlers under the existing Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020 and announced that it will introduce a new sanctions regime targeting settlements in the occupied West Bank over the next six to nine months, under the powers conferred
New EU Reporting Obligation for Software Vulnerabilities
A new EU regulation requires all companies that provide software, as of 11 September 2026, to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and other security incidents to a designated governmental authority and to users. Breaches of this reporting obligation may result in
Colombia: SIC Opens Consultation on Identity Verification Systems
On 8 September 2026, the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) announced a public consultation to receive technical and legal input for the construction of guidelines, recommendations, and protocols on identity verification mechanisms and the processing of personal data in
Fraud has a price: when directors pay personally
In an earlier post, we discussed the trial decision in CHU de Québec-Université Laval v. Tree of Knowledge International. The Ontario Court of Appeal has now upheld that decision. The key takeaway is straightforward: corporate directors and officers
ICO updates data protection complaints framework
On 19 June 2026, Section 103 of the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (“DUAA“) came into force, inserting the new statutory “right to complain” into Section 164A and 164B of the Data Protection Act 2018.
This new right requires
California Reminds Employers: TPS Changes Do Not Alter Workplace Obligations
Recent developments affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS)[1] beneficiaries have created uncertainty for employers managing work authorization and reverification obligations. In response, California Attorney General Rob Bonta has reminded employers that changes affecting TPS beneficiaries do not change employers’ existing
Argentina strengthens oversight of hydrocarbon activities related to the Falkland Islands
In brief
On September 4, 2026, the Argentine Executive Branch issued Executive Order No. 868/2026 (the “Executive Order”), introducing new measures to strengthen the enforcement of Law No. 26,659 regarding hydrocarbon activities on the Argentine Continental Shelf. This law not