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Mexico's 40-hour workweek reform moves forward: What employers need to know

Norton Rose Fulbright - 30.04.2026
Mexico has enacted a constitutional amendment reducing the maximum workweek from 48 to 40 hours, to be phased in annually between 2027 and 2030.

Shipowners' update

Norton Rose Fulbright - 30.04.2026
Our monthly round-up of the most important cases, judgments and industry developments affecting those in the shipping market, particularly tailored to vessel owners.

Selling and listing of crypto assets: Global regulatory perspectives

Norton Rose Fulbright - 30.04.2026
Join our upcoming webinar where regulatory lawyers from across our global network will unpack one of today’s most rapidly evolving topics: the selling and listing of crypto assets.

Draft EU Merger Guidelines: Implications for transactions and investment

Norton Rose Fulbright - 30.04.2026
Long awaited, heavily debated and fresh off the press! Today, the European Commission (EC) published for public consultation its draft guidelines on the assessment of mergers under the EU Merger Regulation (2026 Draft Guidelines or Draft). The Draft consolidates, in a single document, the EC’s analytical framework for assessing both horizontal and non-horizontal mergers, replacing the 2004 Horizontal and 2008 Non-Horizontal Merger Guidelines.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Quinbrook on UK’s largest synchronous condenser portfolio financing

Norton Rose Fulbright - 30.04.2026
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (Quinbrook) on a landmark £156 million debt financing for the UK’s largest synchronous condenser portfolio.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development on €180m financing for LPP

Norton Rose Fulbright - 30.04.2026
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) on the €180m financing for LPP, a Polish family-owned fashion group (the Group) operating five brands across 44 markets worldwide.

Real Estate Focus: April 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright - 30.04.2026
In the latest edition of the Real Estate Focus, we first report on the latest amendments to the proposed ban on upwards-only rent reviews in commercial leases — changes which have extended its retrospective reach.

The geopolitics of outer space

Norton Rose Fulbright - 30.04.2026
The infrastructure that keeps the global economy running is increasingly in orbit. Satellite systems now underpin payments, navigation, communications, supply chains and national security – assets so embedded in modern life that governments across the world have moved to designate them as critical national infrastructure.

Indonesia updates carbon offset rules for the forestry sector

Dentons Insights - 30.04.2026

Indonesia: This article highlights what has changed, what it means in practice, and the steps businesses should consider moving forward—providing a clear starting point for those evaluating opportunities under the new regime.

Political Law Playbook – April 2026

Dentons Insights - 30.04.2026

Welcome to the April edition of the Political Law Playbook. This month, we highlight SCOTUS' long-awaited Voting Rights Act decision, potential legal trouble for online fundraising organization ActBlue, and the announcement of the US Treasury Department’s plans to amend the Form 990 information returns filed by most nonprofit organizations.

DOJ Puts Federal Contractors on Notice: The IBM Settlement and the Future of “Illegal DEI” Enforcement

Dentons Insights - 30.04.2026

In early 2025, President Trump signaled his intent to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) programs in the federal government. As part of that policy, President Trump signed Executive Order (“EO”) 14173, which took aim at “illegal DEI” in federal contracting. Since then, contractors have sought to understand what constitutes illegal DEI. The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently provided the first concrete example of practices that it alleges to be illegal DEI.

Summary from Dentons’ International Franchising Masterclass – April 2026

Dentons Insights - 30.04.2026

Europe: The April Franchising Masterclass, hosted by Dentons, attracted more than 50 delegates from the retail, hotel, restaurant and car rental sectors. We discussed top tips for international expansion into new markets, and delegates shared their thoughts on negotiation strategy.

Who Pays: Supreme Court Rejects “Blanket Preemption” and Limits Government Contractor Defense

Dentons Insights - 30.04.2026

On April 22, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a decision in Hencely holding that state-law tort claims against military contractors operating in combat zones are not automatically preempted by federal law when the contractor's challenged conduct was neither ordered nor authorized by the government.

Dentons advises Aldar on AED 5 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility

Dentons News - 30.04.2026

Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, has advised Aldar Properties PJSC (Aldar) on the successful closing of an AED 5 billion (US$1.36 billion) five-year syndicated sustainability-linked revolving credit facility (RCF).

AI and GDPR Monthly Update | April 2026

Dentons Insights - 30.04.2026

Welcome to February edition of the EU AI & GDPR Monthly Update, bringing you the latest insights into artificial intelligence and data protections.

The subtle influence of energy efficiency

Dentons Insights - 30.04.2026

United Kingdom: Dentons recently held its annual UK commercial real estate market predictions event. As ever, it prompted lively debate among a pan-European panel of industry experts on the themes likely to shape the year ahead.

UK Employment and Pensions Newsletter – April 2026

Dentons Insights - 30.04.2026

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: the whistleblowing public interest test; board diversity; expansion of the collective defined contribution pension scheme framework; preparing for the EU Pay Transparency Directive; and a round-up of the case law and developments in relation to access to single-sex workplace facilities.

<i>Cybersecurity Docket</i> recognizes four Norton Rose Fulbright partners on 2026 Incident Response Elite list

Norton Rose Fulbright - 29.04.2026
Four Norton Rose Fulbright partners were named to the 2026 Incident Response Elite list by Cybersecurity Docket, which highlights the world’s top incident response lawyers.

New language rules for federally regulated private businesses announced

Norton Rose Fulbright - 29.04.2026
Federally regulated private businesses (FRPBs) across Canada will soon owe greater French language obligations towards their consumers and employees.

Delaware courts raise the bar on noncompete enforcement

Norton Rose Fulbright - 29.04.2026
Over the past few years, Delaware courts have seemingly been more reluctant to enforce noncompete covenants.