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
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
Thought for the week: Why runaway AI development does not serve China’s interests
This article was originally published by IAPP linked here.
Both China and the U.S. have reasons to pursue stronger AI governance measures that balance innovation, national security and risk prevention.
China’s Minister of State Security Chen Yixin last week
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