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Removal of the expiry date for authorizations to contracts issued by the AMP

Norton Rose Fulbright - 05.05.2026
The Autorité des marchés publics (AMP, Quebec’s securities regulator) is the government body responsible for overseeing Quebec’s public procurement markets.

InsurTech start-ups invited to compete for £50,000 prize in 2026 Insurathon

Norton Rose Fulbright - 05.05.2026
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has launched the ninth edition of its annual Insurathon competition, which supports start-up and scale-up technology businesses pursuing technological advancement and innovation in the insurance sector.

Norton Rose Fulbright grows its leading national litigation practice with renowned six-lawyer trial team

Norton Rose Fulbright - 05.05.2026
Norton Rose Fulbright announced that litigators Jayme Long, Stephanie Peatman and Alexander Giraldo have joined the firm’s Los Angeles office as partners on the product liability and consumer disputes practice team.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises lenders on landmark 440 MW Philippine solar project financing

Norton Rose Fulbright - 05.05.2026
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised the lender group on the financing of a 440 MWp solar power project in the Philippines developed by TotalEnergies and Nextnorth, marking the largest internationally financed solar project in the country to date.

Learning from recent disputes

Norton Rose Fulbright - 05.05.2026
This webinar will provide an update on recent cases relevant to the work of in-house lawyers and company secretarial teams to help keep your legal knowledge up to date.

Viewpoint: What to look out for when transferring insurance portfolios in Singapore

Norton Rose Fulbright - 05.05.2026
The system for transferring portfolios of business without policyholder consent is efficient and effective in Singapore, but complying with the detailed letter of the law is critical for success.

Consultation opens on proposed amendments to the ACCU Scheme

Norton Rose Fulbright - 05.05.2026
On 30 April 2026, the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (Department) released a consultation paper (Consultation Paper) on the Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill (Bill).

Dentons advises Landmark Properties on major Durham PBSA deal

Dentons News - 05.05.2026

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has advised US-headquartered student accommodation developer Landmark Properties on its agreement to acquire the mixed-use Prince Bishops Place development in Durham.

Dentons advises Morgan Stanley on landmark €150 million Albanian debut international bond issuance

Dentons News - 05.05.2026

Dentons has advised Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, as sole bookrunner, on the issuance by Banka Kombëtare Tregtare Sh.a. (BKT) of €150 million 7.706% fixed rate reset senior unsecured notes due 2032.

Venture capital opportunities in Canada's defence sector

Dentons Insights - 05.05.2026

With the release of Canada's first “Defence Industrial Strategy” (officially titled Security, Sovereignty, and Prosperity: Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy) in February 2026 and the announcement of significant government-backed investment vehicles, the Canadian defence ecosystem now presents a compelling landscape for institutional and private capital deployment.

The Court of Appeal of Québec clarifies the analysis of the authorization criteria for class actions

Dentons Insights - 05.05.2026

When a judge is seized of an application for authorization to bring a class action in Québec, must they analyze all of the legal grounds invoked by the plaintiff in support of a given claim, or is it sufficient that just one of those grounds is arguable?

Medical Ethics, Free Speech, and Other Employment Issues Under Iowa House File 571

Dentons Insights - 05.05.2026

United States: Iowa House File 571, which is likely to be signed by the governor, amends Iowa Code Chapter 135S to enact the “Medical Ethics Defense Act.” This law is intended to protect the ethical, moral, or religious beliefs/principles held by a healthcare provider or healthcare institution and directs how those principles are supported in the workplace.

The IED Directive amendment is reshaping chemicals management in industry – with potential implications for PFAS

Dentons Insights - 05.05.2026

Poland: The EU is tightening chemicals regulation by integrating hazardous substances, including certain PFAS, into industrial emissions rules under the amended IED Directive. Businesses must now identify, assess, and manage these substances within permits and environmental systems, aligning with evolving REACH requirements and increasing transparency expectations.

When one word can cost you 10 percent of your turnover: the new rules on environmental marketing

Dentons Insights - 05.05.2026

Poland: New EU rules on greenwashing are raising the bar for environmental marketing. From September 27, 2026, businesses must ensure all sustainability claims are clear, specific, and backed by evidence, or face penalties.

Updates to Indonesia’s construction services business licensing regime: key changes from GR 28/2025 and MOPWR 6/2025

Dentons Insights - 05.05.2026

Indonesia: The article highlights what has changed, what remains the same, and the practical implications for compliance.

Supreme Court clarifies scope of principal liability under the appointed representative regime

Dentons Insights - 05.05.2026

United Kingdom: The Supreme Court's decision in Kession Capital Ltd (in Liquidation) v KVB Consultants and others is a significant development for FCA-authorised firms managing appointed representatives (ARs). The judgment, given on 1 April 2026, confirms that the categorisation of clients as retail or wholesale/professional/eligible counterparty is "part" of the business for which a principal firm agrees to accept responsibility.

Tax issues for autonomous vehicle fleets: What Australian operators need to know

Dentons Insights - 05.05.2026

Australia: Autonomous vehicles are edging closer to large‑scale deployment in Australia, with fleet operators expected to lead early adoption. While the technology is advancing quickly, Australia’s tax rules have not changed, meaning existing income tax, GST, and employment tax frameworks will apply in new and sometimes unexpected ways.

In this article, we unpack the key tax considerations for autonomous vehicle fleet operators, from software and IP structuring to depreciation, withholding tax and cross‑border operating models. We also highlight where early decisions can reduce tax risk and improve returns. As AV fleets move from trial to reality, tax planning may prove just as important as technology strategy.

FINRA has recently upped regulatory scrutiny of variable annuities

Norton Rose Fulbright - 04.05.2026
Variable annuities have long been a regulatory flashpoint, but recent enforcement activity sends an unmistakable signal.

Corporate M&A heavyweights join Norton Rose Fulbright’s Dallas office

Norton Rose Fulbright - 04.05.2026
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright continues to strengthen its rapidly-growing corporate, M&A and securities practice with the addition of high-profile partners John Bonnet III and Mark Pendleton to its Dallas office.

Dentons bolsters EU Competition and Antitrust practice with Partner Livia Zamfiropol

Dentons News - 04.05.2026

Global law firm Dentons has recruited partner Livia Zamfiropol to lead its Competition and Antitrust practice and Life Sciences sector group in Bucharest.