As we enter the latter part of 2026, eight months after the removal of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela is presenting foreign investors with an opportunity that has not existed in a generation. Sanctions relief is expanding, new mining and energy legislation
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UK Retail Product Disclosure Regime for Consumer Composite Investments: From UCITS KIIDs and PRIIPs KIDs to CCI Product Summaries
The United Kingdom has introduced a new disclosure regime for investment products that are made available to retail investors. The new requirements apply to consumer composite investments (CCIs) and took effect on 6 April 2026. Firms must replace their current
United States: Away With Pay to Play?
By: Thoreau A. Bartmann, Lance C. Dial, Jennifer L. Klass, and Pablo J. Man Sometimes, people like to give money to other people. Sometimes, those other people are politicians. Sometimes those politicians are officials of government entities
Good Different, or Not Different Enough? Aldi Infringes Hampden’s Copyright in Snack Packaging
The Full Federal Court of Australia has handed down its appeal decision in Aldi Foods Pty Limited v Hampden Holdings I.P. Pty Limited [2026] FCAFC 103 which provides guidance regarding the application of copyright infringement principles to the packaging of
Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility Law Upheld Following Constitutional Challenges in <i>National Ass'n of Wholesale Distributers v. Feldon</I>
The first federal lawsuit addressing the constitutionality of a state extended producer responsibility (EPR) law has concluded in a decision upholding Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA). Following a five-day bench trial, the court rejected industry challenges alleging
Federal Circuit Confirms § 112(a) Support Required for a Reference’s Provisional Prior-Art Date
In Dental Monitoring SAS v. Align Technology, Inc., the Federal Circuit vacated a Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) Inter Partes Review (IPR) decision and held that under 35 U.S.C. § 102(d)(2), a published patent application receives the benefit
United States: Mid-Year Prediction Market Report: Uncertainty Prevails Amidst Extraordinary Federal Action
Thoreau A. Bartmann, Tamika P. Bent, Sanjeev Bhasker, Todd S. Fishman, Sarah V. Riddell, and Andrew M. Wright
During the first part of 2026, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or the Commission) has undertaken
Australia: New Protections in the Superannuation System
By: Daniel Knight and Jocelyn Lau
The Government has announced reforms to strengthen consumer protections and the resilience of the superannuation and financial system. These changes are being made in response to high profile investment failures but may lead to
“Breaches Will Occur. Preparedness Helps You Contain Them”: Five Eyes Releases Statement on AI and Cyber Risk
By: Cameron Abbott, Daniel Knight, Rob Pulham and Emre Cakmakcioglu
Western intelligence alliance Five Eyes has issued a strong warning to business leaders: AI-driven transformation of cyber risk is already here, and the time to act is now.
Australian Privacy Commissioner Finds Health Firms Track Patients’ Searches Without Obtaining Consent
By: Cameron Abbott, Rob Pulham and Emre Cakmakcioglu
The Australian Privacy Commissioner has determined that Monash IVF and a telehealth company have interfered with the privacy of website visitors via tracking pixels, without obtaining end-user consent.
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