Over the past two decades, insurers operating in Ohio have faced evolving challenges in attempting to protect attorney-client communications from discovery in bad faith litigation. Last week, the Ohio Supreme Court issued an opinion that provides insurers sued for bad faith with greater protection against the disclosure of privileged materials in their claim files.

Global law firm Dentons has advised Kofola Group, one of Central Europe’s leading beverage producers, on the acquisition of a 49% minority stake in Alta Fermentación, a group with operations across Colombia, Panama and Ecuador. Completion of the transaction is expected in the first half of 2026; the purchase price has not been disclosed.

Costa Rica: Costa Rica has introduced new obligations for companies regarding workplace lactation spaces, with a compliance deadline that is already approaching. Is your organization ready? Learn the key points and avoid risks before it’s too late.

Dentons is excited to announce the promotion of an exceptional group of colleagues to partner/shareholder and counsel across the US. This accomplished class reflects the Firm’s continued investment in talent, commitment to excellence, and dedication to delivering outstanding service to our clients.

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In episode 95, Heather welcomes Alicia Fowler, founder of mod Accounting and Rayo Teams. Alicia shares insights from her journey building a values‑aligned, women‑led accounting practice grounded in feminist leadership. She reflects on launching a business during the pandemic, creating flexible and empowering work environments for women, and redefining traditional professional models through authenticity, trust, and modern technology. Alicia also highlights the importance of financial literacy, self‑trust, and embracing personal growth as essential drivers of entrepreneurial success.

United Kingdom: On 27 January 2026, Dentons hosted its annual Real Estate market predictions event in London, bringing together a panel of leading industry experts to examine the outlook for the year ahead.

Vietnam: Law on Intellectual Property 2005, amended in 2025 (“IP Law 2025”) will officially take effect on 01 April 2026. Among the amendments and supplements, a notable and groundbreaking new matter is that, for the first time, IP Law 2025 recognizes and governs the issue of the creation and establishment of the rights in intellectual property (“IP”) objects created with the assistance of AI. This reflects the responsiveness of Vietnamese laws to the rapid evolution of AI technology and represents a proactive effort of Vietnam to adapt the digital transformation era and the swift growth of AI technology, which has been posing numerous challenges to the traditional legal framework of the laws on IP.

United Kingdom: The emergence of generative AI (genAI) has fast-tracked the dispute resolution (DR) sector (including ADR) into a period of extraordinary procedural upheaval. More than 4,500 people attended October 2025’s Legal Geek conference. That number is not a typo. 4,500 people – not limited to tech geeks – gathered to learn about the legal tech revolutionising DR. Based on selected talks from Sir Geoffrey Vos, Shilpa Bhandarkar, Carlos Carvalho, Gordon Crenshaw, Stephen Dowling, Anthony Seale, Shruti Ajitsaria and Muzzy Rahman, here are key use cases/themes of which DR practitioners (DRPs) should be aware.