Nachrichten der Wirtschaftskanzleien

Trade union fee - How to reduce the risk of penalties and retrospective collection?

Dentons Insights - 24.06.2026

Vietnam: Trade union fee (kinh phí công đoàn) constitutes one of the core financial sources ensuring the operation of trade union organizations and enterprises, agencies, organizations and other institutions employing employees, are subject to the statutory obligation to contribute trade union fee.

Employers’ obligations in Poland in light of the delay in implementing the Pay Transparency Directive

Dentons Insights - 24.06.2026

Poland: On June 7, 2026, the deadline expired for EU Member States to implement Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council on pay transparency and the strengthening of the principle of equal pay for men and women, commonly referred to as the Pay Transparency Directive. Despite the expiration of this deadline, the Polish legislature has not yet finalized work on the act transposing the Directive's new employer obligations into national law.

Episode 103: Women, Leadership, and Legacy in a Family-Owned Construction Business

Dentons Insights - 24.06.2026

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them.

New SAMA circulars signal higher financial crime expectations for saudi financial institutions

Dentons Insights - 24.06.2026

Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has recently issued a number of important circulars that introduce more detailed expectations for banks and other financial institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Saudi Arabia) in relation to financial crime compliance.

Dentons advises FCDO on IFC’s US$509 million emerging markets securitisation transaction

Dentons News - 24.06.2026
Dentons has advised the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on its participation in the International Finance Corporation’s (IFC) second major securitisation transaction under IFC’s Emerging Markets Securitization Program. The FCDO made these investments under its MOBILIST programme, which Dentons also advises.

Dentons Bratislava Life Sciences Newsletter (in Slovak)

Dentons Insights - 24.06.2026

Slovak Republic: We are pleased to present you with a new issue of the Life Sciences Newsletter with interesting events and key news from the decision-making practice of the Ministry of Health of the Slovak Republic and legislation.

Strengthening data governance: New standards for personal data protection in commercial banks

Dentons Insights - 24.06.2026

Indonesia: This article provides a practical overview of the new framework and highlights the measures organizations should consider to strengthen compliance and data governance in light of OJK’s latest requirements.

Ukrainian government approves tender to build 1.5 GW of high maneuverable generation

Dentons Insights - 24.06.2026

Ukraine: On May 22, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (CMU) adopted Resolution No. 488 r dated May 22, 2026 (as amended on June 15, 2026), On Some Issues Regarding the Conduct of a Tender for the Construction of Generating Capacity and the Implementation of Demand Side Management Measures, approving the conditions for holding a tender for the construction of generating capacity and implementation of demand side management measures to construct 1,505 MW of new high maneuverable generation (Tender Conditions Resolution).

Dentons expands Clerkship Program nationally to invest in the future of Australia's legal community

Dentons News - 24.06.2026

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, has announced the expansion of its Clerkship Program into a nationally coordinated initiative across its Australian offices, reinforcing its commitment to supporting and developing the next generation of legal professionals.

Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Does it solve the antitrust issues?

Norton Rose Fulbright - 24.06.2026
In June 2026, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, S. 4668, 119th Cong., was introduced in Congress, which is an effort to establish a federal framework governing intercollegiate athletics after prior congressional efforts, including the SCORE Act and SAFE ACT, have stalled and faced political uncertainty.

OFAC issues broad temporary general license for Iranian-origin crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products

Norton Rose Fulbright - 23.06.2026
On June 22, 2026, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Iran-related General License X (GL X), authorizing the production, sale, delivery and offloading of crude oil, petrochemical products and petroleum products of Iranian origin through 12:01 am Eastern Daylight Time on August 21, 2026.

<i>WTOP News</i> recognizes Norton Rose Fulbright as a 2026 Top Workplace in Washington, DC

Norton Rose Fulbright - 23.06.2026
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on the 2026 Top Workplaces in Washington, DC list published by WTOP News.

Inadvertent failure to respond to trademark expungement at first instance not fatal to appeal

Norton Rose Fulbright - 23.06.2026
In Nielsen Consumer LLC v. Toronto-Dominion Bank, the Federal Court considered whether a trademark owner's inadvertent failure to respond to a section 45 notice (Notice) under the Trademarks Act (the Act) was fatal to its prospects on appeal.

Norton Rose Fulbright advises OX2 on PLN 550 million financing of 50 MW battery energy storage project and 165 MWp PV project in Poland

Norton Rose Fulbright - 23.06.2026
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised OX2 on the financing of the construction of a 50 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Osiek Jasielski, Podkarpackie Voivodeship and a 165 MWp Lion photovoltaic (PV) project in the Lubuskie Voivodeship.

Global M&A trends and risks 2026

Norton Rose Fulbright - 23.06.2026
Every year brings new risk factors, but our survey shows dealmakers are confident of their ability to navigate geopolitical hurdles as they pursue inorganic growth. Explore the key findings in our latest M&A report.

Dentons leaders take part in Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise awareness and funds for homelessness

Dentons News - 23.06.2026

Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, took part in the 2026 Vinnies CEO Sleepout in Sydney and Perth, with senior leaders spending a night outdoors to raise awareness of homelessness and generate vital funds for the St Vincent de Paul Society. Australia Chair and Australasia Region CEO Amber Warren, Partner Kate Walawski and Senior Associate Clare Park joined business and community leaders across the country in support of Australians experiencing homelessness.

Dentons advises the Department of Justice and Public Services and Procurement Canada on the Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project

Dentons News - 23.06.2026

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is proud to have served as legal advisors to the Department of Justice Canada and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on the Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project.

Changes to the procedure for issuing environmental decisions – what do investors need to know?

Dentons Insights - 23.06.2026

Poland: The latest draft amendment to the Environmental Information Act introduces the most significant changes to the environmental decision regime in years. The proposed reforms will affect key aspects of the permitting process, including the jurisdiction of authorities, procedural requirements, digitalisation and financial penalties. Although the draft is still under consultation, investors should already assess its potential impact on planned and ongoing projects.

Corporate governance best practices in Canada

Dentons Insights - 23.06.2026

Canada: This insight summarizes the governance practices we consider foundational for Canadian issuers and, in many respects, instructive for private companies and not-for-profit organizations. It is intended as a practical orientation rather than an exhaustive statement of the law.

Dentons advises Apsys on the sale of stake in Posnania shopping center

Dentons News - 23.06.2026

Dentons has advised Apsys on the sale of a portion of its stake in Posnania, one of Poland’s leading shopping and leisure destinations, to Trigea, a Czech investment fund specializing in commercial real estate. This is the most significant single‑asset retail transaction on the Polish market in recent years.