1 CPD unit | Following the introduction of a package of reform bills to Parliament on 30 October, Australia stands at a pivotal moment for environmental law. The proposed reforms to the EPBC Act represent the most ambitious reform of federal environmental law in a quarter of a century.

On 1 April 2026, an inauspicious date given the gravity of the subject matter, the Australian Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Act 2026 (the Act).

Procedural fairness and trauma‑informed practice are complementary approaches to investigations.

Nigeria: In today’s high-stakes corporate environment, talent acquisition has been a predominant focus for companies and employers seeking to gain a competitive advantage. Organisations routinely invest significant resources in training and developing employees as skilled talent is both an asset and a strategic advantage for an employer.

On March 11, 2026, United States Patent and Trademark Office Director John A. Squires issued a memorandum adding a new domestic-industry factor to the reasons the Office may decline to institute an inter partes review (“IPR”) or post-grant review (“PGR.”)

Colombia: The Colombian Government issued Decree 0368 of 2026, amending Decree 2555 of 2010 regarding the open finance system. The decree establishes a mandatory framework for the access, sharing, and processing of personal data and financial information within the financial system.

Following its jury trial victory in federal court less than five months ago, Dentons’ Intellectual Property and Technology team has secured significant follow‑on wins for Yealink Network Technology Co., Ltd., further narrowing the scope and posture of the patent dispute brought by global competitor Barco, Inc.

United Kingdom: On 27 March 2026, the CMA launched investigations into a number of businesses across different sectors as part of its crackdown on false and misleading online consumer reviews.

United Kingdom: In March 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published the outcome of its review of the activities of second charge mortgage lenders and intermediaries.

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 97, Heather welcomes Rebecca Kacaba, co-founder and CEO of DealMaker, who shares her path from practicing securities law to building a digital capital-raising platform. Kacaba explains how DealMaker streamlines disclosure and diligence through templated, SEC-approved documents, supports raises from under $5M up to $75M, and sees repeat investments from engaged retail supporters. She discusses industries and founder traits that perform well, barriers to similar models in Canada, and the impact DealMaker has had ($2B transacted for 900+ businesses).

South Korea: One month into the enforcement of the "Yellow Envelope Act" (amended Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act), the order of bargaining between prime contractors and subcontractors is being rapidly reshaped.

Hong Kong: A recent judgment in the High Court of Hong Kong, 華融華僑資產管理股份有限公司 v 李晓鹏 (China Huarong Asset Management Co, Ltd v Li Xiao Peng) [2025] HKCFI 6402, clarifies the interplay between the statutory registration regime under the Mainland Judgments (Reciprocal Enforcement) Ordinance (Cap. 597) (MJREO) and common law enforcement.

UAE: Since UAE Federal Law No. 16 of 2021 (the UAE Factoring Law) came into force, receivables financing structures in the UAE have been evolving rapidly. The UAE Factoring Law has provided much needed certainty to the receivables financing industry in relation to key requirements under UAE law to effect a true sale of receivables and to protect the priority position of a financier in relation to sold receivables against competing creditors.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Ortus Power Resources Italy, through OPR Sun 0 S.r.l., on the completion of a no recourse project finance transaction structured as a Green Loan, with a total value of approximately €97 million.

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright, together with Access Partnership and Lucetia Group, has been appointed by Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MIT) and the Energy Market Authority (EMA) to develop guidelines to facilitate submarine power cable activities across ASEAN.

Senior Partner Ray Chiang has been recognised in the 2026 International A-List by India Business Law Journal, which honours leading international lawyers advising on India-related matters.

On March 31, 2026, the TSX Venture Exchange (the Exchange) announced the immediate removal of its requirement for a Sponsor under its Corporate Finance Manual (the Manual). This represents a significant change to the Exchange's listing framework, eliminating a longstanding prerequisite that required companies seeking to list on the TSXV to engage a sponsoring member firm to conduct due diligence and provide a report to the Exchange in support of the listing application.

India: Welcome to the March 2026 edition of our quarterly Arbitration Newsletter, where we delve into significant judgments that touch upon the interpretation of the relevant provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 and its interplay with other statues.

India: Welcome to this edition of the Data Privacy, AI and Technology Newsletter, highlighting key legal, regulatory, and judicial developments across India’s digital ecosystem. This issue captures important updates in technology governance, telecommunications regulation, and fintech oversight, including proposed amendments to intermediary rules, enhanced compliance frameworks, and measures to address unsolicited commercial communications.

Welcome to the April 2026 edition of Dentons Capitol Insights – Sounding the Drumbeat in Washington.