On 1 June 2026, a new version of the Rules of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (the “2026 Rules”) entered into force.
In previous years, the ICC Rules had undergone targeted revisions. In particular, the 2017 version notably
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Draft Regulations Set to Amend GB Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulation
The draft Persistent Organic Pollutants (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (“Draft Regulations”) have this week been laid before Parliament and are set to come into force on 16 December 2026. They will amend the post-Brexit, assimilated version of the Persistent Organic Pollutants
Pennsylvania Expands Telemarketing Law to Cover Text Messages, Ringless Voicemails and Automated Communications
On July 20, 2026, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law Senate Bill 992 (“SB 992”), which significantly amends the Pennsylvania Telemarketer Registration Act (the “Act”), 73 P.S. §§ 2241 et seq. The legislation has important implications for companies that
US port fees and import restrictions against Spain: US Federal Maritime Commission’s proposed measures
On 14 October 2026, the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) proposed its remedies against Spain, closing an investigation opened in December 2024 into what the Commission has now found to be refusals of port access to US-flag vessels carrying cargo
Important new developments in consumer financial mis-selling claims arena
Two recent court decisions could have wide significance for mass consumer financial mis-selling litigation in the UK:
- First, the Court of Appeal has recently permitted mass unfair credit relationship claims under s.140A of the Consumer Credit Act to be brought
California Court of Appeal Clarifies Liability Standard for Supervisor Harassment (US)
On October 5, 2026, the Second Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal held in Doe v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., No. B344642, that an employer was not strictly liable under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
New EU sanctions listings concerning Russia: Implication for existing transactions
On 12 October 2026, the Council of the European Union added 820 individuals and 826 entities to its sanctions list concerning Russia. The measures target companies and executives linked to Russia’s defence industries, alongside 77 political figures connected with the
Br(e)aking news: Germany’s last minute EmpCo transition rule
Since 27 September 2026, the rules of the Empowering Consumers Directive (EmpCo Directive) apply in the EU Member States. The EmpCo Directive aims to tackle unfair commercial practices that mislead consumers and prevent them from making sustainable consumption choices, such
Congress Permanently Raises the Subchapter V Debt Limit and Awaits President’s Signature: A Significant Victory for Small Business Reorganizations
Congress has taken a significant step to expand access to bankruptcy relief for small businesses by permanently increasing the debt eligibility limit for Subchapter V of chapter 11. The legislation, known as the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act (H.R. 7730
US Employers Face Evolving State Obligations for Human Resources AI / ADMT Use
When the first state consumer privacy law – California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – passed, it applied to employees, but before it went into effect in 2020, 2019’s Assembly Bill 25 created a temporary exemption. By January 1, 2023, however,