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Buyer of vessel's application for interim mandatory injunction compelling seller to procure vessel's release from arrest dismissed (Singapore High Court)

Norton Rose Fulbright - 23.04.2026
The General Division of the Singapore High Court has dismissed an application for an interim mandatory injunction sought by the buyer of a vessel for the seller to furnish security to procure the vessel's release from arrest.

AI in the workplace and the EU AI Act

Norton Rose Fulbright - 23.04.2026
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the context of recruitment and the workplace, and the forthcoming implementation of the EU AI Act, will impact multi-national clients.

Dentons advises Global Relay on acquisition and financing of 45 Cannon Street

Dentons News - 23.04.2026

Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has advised Global Relay on the acquisition and financing of 45 Cannon Street, a prime City of London office building.

Breaking: DOJ Reschedules and Provides a Pathway for Full Legalization of Medical Cannabis

Dentons Insights - 23.04.2026

Medical cannabis products moved to Schedule III and to become fully legal with DEA Registration; Possibility for Adult-Use Rescheduling in Upcoming Hearing

Dentons advises Mitsui E&P Middle East on the sale of its interest in Oman’s Block 27

Dentons News - 23.04.2026

Dentons has advised oil and gas exploration and production company Mitsui E&P Middle East (MEPME), a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., Ltd., on the sale of its 35% non-operated interest in Block 27 in the Sultanate of Oman to OQ Exploration & Production SAOG (OQEP) for US$75 million.

Thailand's Environmental Law Reform Wave: Five Emerging Laws and Their Implications for Business and ESG

Dentons Insights - 23.04.2026

Thailand: Thailand is transitioning from a fragmented, regulation-based environmental regime to a suite of primary legislation covering pollution disclosure, clean air, climate change, circular economy, and wetlands protection. If the new government moves forward with these legislative proposals, it will shape Thailand’s ESG regulatory landscape for the next decade. Businesses operating in Thailand, and investors with exposure to Thailand, should assess how each framework may affect their compliance obligations, capital expenditure, and reporting requirements.

Nonprofit Endowments: What Boards and Donors Need to Know

Dentons Insights - 23.04.2026

United States: As nonprofits face increased financial uncertainty and heightened scrutiny around restricted funds, endowments are playing a more critical—and often misunderstood—role in long‑term mission sustainability.

Withdrawing job offers: hidden risks for employers

Dentons Insights - 23.04.2026

United Kingdom: Labelling an offer "subject to" checks will not necessarily prevent a binding contract. A recent decision highlights the importance of clear drafting and the risk of significant notice liabilities if an employer withdraws an offer.

Safety meets privacy: What Australia’s automated vehicle laws mean for your business

Dentons Insights - 23.04.2026

Australia: Automated vehicles are moving quickly from testing into everyday use, and Australia’s rules are starting to catch up. In this article, we unpack what the next wave of automated vehicle safety rules means for Australian businesses, how those changes intersect with existing privacy expectations, and why safety and data governance can no longer be handled separately. We look at who may carry responsibility, what types of vehicle data are attracting attention, and why many current data practices may not be ready for what lies ahead.

Australia ESG Bulletin – April 2026

Dentons Insights - 23.04.2026

Australia: 2025 saw global divergence in ESG regulation, which is reflected in Australia’s recent reforms. In the last year, Australia has implemented mandatory climate reporting and increased prosecutions for greenwashing, while environmental reforms have been passed with the aim of cutting “green tape” and fast-tracking energy projects. Organisations doing business in Australia need to be aware of the changing laws, and implications for their internal ESG policies and sustainability goals.

When the examiner says "obvious": Four winning strategies to fight back

Norton Rose Fulbright - 22.04.2026
Every patent practitioner knows the sting: you open an office action and find your claims rejected as "obvious." But not all obviousness rejections are created equal.

Insurance Foresight 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright - 22.04.2026
We explore several key emerging trends poised to shape the insurance industry in 2026.

UK Pensions Briefing | Trustees: new deadlines and duties on data complaints required from June 19, 2026 – are you ready?

Norton Rose Fulbright - 22.04.2026
New deadlines for handling data complaints start June 19, 2026. Use our checklist to make sure your scheme is ready in time.

SEC staff issues broker-dealer registration guidance for digital securities user interfaces

Norton Rose Fulbright - 22.04.2026
This article considers the practical implications of the Guidance for those crypto asset trading interfaces that may seek to avail themselves of the relief provided by the Guidance.

Evolution of merger control in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the European Union: Implications for businesses

Norton Rose Fulbright - 22.04.2026
Although the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the European Union (EU) have developed their merger control systems in very different institutional contexts, both have embarked on significant recalibrations of their regimes in recent years.

Dentons advises on US$300 million PPP hospital project in Uzbekistan

Dentons News - 22.04.2026

Global law firm Dentons has acted as the lead legal counsel to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan in the development of a multidisciplinary hospital in Fergana Region. The facility is set to become the largest healthcare project in Central Asia implemented under a public-private partnership (PPP) model, setting a new benchmark for public‑private collaboration in healthcare.

Related, but not protected: Alberta court denies CCAA stay extension and permits receivership

Dentons Insights - 22.04.2026

In National Bank of Canada v. Sunterra Food Corporation (2026 ABKB 206), the Alberta Court of King’s Bench declined to extend CCAA stay protection to West Market Square Inc. (WMS), a non-applicant entity in which one of the Sunterra debtors held a 50% share interest, and held that a receivership sought by WMS’s primary secured creditor, ATB Financial (the Secured Creditor) was warranted.

A year on from the Supreme Court ruling on the meaning of sex

Dentons Insights - 22.04.2026

United Kingdom: One year after the Supreme Court clarified the meaning of "sex", employers still face uncertainty in managing access to single-sex workplace facilities. We review recent cases, the EHRC judicial review and when we can expect the updated Code of Practice on services.

Powered by Dentons – April 2026

Dentons Insights - 22.04.2026

CEE: In this April 2026 edition, we examine key industry trends, significant issues, legislative developments, and how they translate into risks, challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders involved in the transition of the energy sector in the CEE region.