On 5 May 2025, representatives of the German parties CDU, CSU, and SPD signed the coalition agreement for the upcoming legislative period. From an employment law perspective, this agreement contains several propositions, some of which are very specific. Companies
In his remarks at the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crimes Conference on May 12, 2025, the Head of the US Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Criminal Division, Matthew Galeotti, announced the following:
In October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized significant updates to the Negative Option Rule, which took effect on May 14, 2025. A negative option is a contract term under which a buyer agrees that its silence or inaction
The first 100 days of the second Trump Administration have been marked by a flurry of Executive Orders (EOs) and policy memoranda intended to advance President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. In the process, these actions have reshaped enforcement priorities
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The Trump Administration’s prior announcement of a 10-percent universal tariff and 125-percent tariff on Chinese goods created a widespread impact on both businesses and consumers. In addition to the economic impact of the tariffs, businesses have faced renewed scrutiny under
The German Accessibility Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG))implements Directive (EU) 2019/882 of the European Parliament and of theCouncil on accessibility requirements for products and services amending otherlaws (European Accessibility Act (EAA)) into German law. It’s intended to increaseinclusivity in society and make
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As we settle into 2025, companies granting equity compensation awards to their employees around the world are encouraged to monitor developments that affect compliance and administration across different jurisdictions.
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The final report by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on its evaluation of the effects of the G20 Financial Regulatory Reforms on Securitization was published on January 22, 2025. The report focuses on the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
A range of White House Executive Orders are likely to impact tax and trade policy. In this alert, DLA Piper’s Tax Policy team provides updates and insights on strategic legislative approaches, tax planning perspectives, and legal foresight to help