Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan’s Law No. 340-VIII, effective September 8, 2026, moves state environmental control of Category I and II facility operators from the Entrepreneurial Code to the Environmental Code, introducing remote monitoring, expanded inspection grounds, revised appeal rules, and new criteria for
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What you missed this summer
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Canada: Join Dentons’ Employment & Labour team for a practical catch-up on some of the key developments you may have missed this summer, and the issues that could matter most as you head into the fall. We’ll take a cross-country…
Important changes to inspection related environmental legislation
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Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan’s Law No. 340-VIII, effective September 8, 2026, moves state environmental control of Category I and II facility operators from the Entrepreneurial Code to the Environmental Code — introducing remote monitoring, expanded inspection grounds, revised appeal rules, and new…
UK Employment and Pensions newsletter – September 2026
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United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment and pension issues affecting our clients’ workforces. In this edition, we explore: the enforceability of training repayment clauses; a recent case looking at when sexual conduct is “unwanted”; and…
Raising the bar on Indonesia’s data protection regime with Government Regulation 33/2026
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Indonesia: With the new regulation introducing more detailed requirements and a more structured enforcement framework, businesses should use the transition period to review their existing data protection practices, identify gaps, and strengthen their governance and documentation.
Protecting Virtual Designs in the United States
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As discussed in the lead article in this series, approaches to protecting virtual designs vary significantly between jurisdictions.
Key amendments to the Canadian Energy Regulator Act – What pipeline companies need to know
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In light of these changes, we then address a more fundamental question about the continuing need for, and efficacy of, the Building Canada Act as a pathway for new pipeline projects.
Is a duty of care owed by contract administrators to head contractors?
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New Zealand: A recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision has revisited whether contract administrators can owe a duty of care directly to head contractors. Stuart Robertson examines the decision and considers its implications for construction contracts in New Zealand, including…
Cannabis Client Alert – Week of September 21, 2026
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United States: The legal landscape for hemp-derived products is evolving rapidly across the United States.
Building a new bridge between Canada and Europe
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Ireland: More than 160 years ago, Valentia Island in County Kerry became one end of a communications revolution.