New Zealand: The Fast-track Approvals Amendment Bill has landed. The Bill, which is planned to be passed by the end of this year, would introduce a range of amendments impacting fast-track applicants and those invited to take part in fast-track processes. This Insight covers five key changes proposed by the Bill – a pathway to address scope issues, the ability to lodge staged applications, limits on the rights of other persons to comment and appeal, shorter decision timeframes and new powers for the Minister to direct the EPA.

In the English courts' first major contact with IP infringement in AI model training, secondary copyright infringement has not been found.

Facing a reduction in force, layoff, or restructuring? It’s never easy, but with the right planning and a clear understanding of your legal obligations, you can handle the process professionally and respectfully. From state-specific requirements to best practices for communication, employment law attorney Jo Ellen Whitney breaks down what employers need to know to minimize risk and support their teams through transitions.

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 87, Heather is joined by Gail Stepanik-Keber, Chief Catalyst, Strategic Marketing and Alliances at the University Hospital Foundation.

United Kingdom: This article is the latest in our series explaining how Ofgem, the UK's energy regulator, plans to choose which long-duration energy storage (LDES) projects will receive support under its new cap and floor regime.

Canada: On November 4, 2025, the federal government introduced Canada Strong: Budget 2025 (“Budget 2025”), the first tabled by the Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney’s leadership.

For many LGBTQ+ Iowans, updating their legal name is a meaningful way to ensure their identity is fully reflected in official records. Attorney Breanna Young’s guide helps LGBTQ+ Iowans navigate the legal name change process with clarity and confidence.

Costa Rica: Beginning in 2026, Costa Rica will introduce a new adjustment to the Disability, Old Age and Death Insurance (IVM) contributions, as part of the triennial update established by the CCSS. This change will directly affect the contributions made by employers and employees. Although the increase will be gradual, ensuring proper implementation will be essential to maintain compliance and avoid inconsistencies in social security management. We encourage organizations to stay informed and review their internal processes.

Australia: With effect from 20 September 2025, serious vilification is a criminal offence in Victoria, carrying penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment. The reforms criminalise serious vilification and extend to vilification on the basis of race, religious belief or activity, disability, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation or sex characteristics, and a personal association with anyone who has any of these attributes. Employers may be liable if unlawful conduct is found to have occurred in their workplace with officers being held personally liable if they permit or are complicit in that conduct.

New Zealand: Our guide to automatic exchange of information regimes for New Zealand structures that hold private wealth explains how global tax transparency rules apply to these structures, with a particular focus on trusts.

Canada: On October 23, 2025, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) announced the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (the Act). In a Press Briefing, MMAH stated that the purpose of the Act is to “protect Ontario’s economy and keep workers on the job by cutting red tape, getting shovels in the ground faster and supporting the construction of homes, roads and infrastructure.

On September 10, 2025, the Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made the keynote address at the Inaugural OECD Roundtable on Global Financial Markets. In the address the Chairman referenced the foundation of any effective securities regulatory regime as high-quality accounting standards and financial materiality.  

United Kingdom: This article provides an overview of the operation of the group action regimes in Scotland and England, including the key procedural differences, thresholds for bringing group claims, and requirements for settlement.

Kazakhstan: This article provides practical guidance on determining the effective date for share capital reduction in AIFC private companies under Section 65 of the AIFC Companies Regulations.

Hong Kong: Letters of request are judicial mechanisms which enable the taking of evidence and/or the production of documents between jurisdictions in the form of a letter issued by a requesting court to a receiving foreign court.

United Kingdom: UK immigration costs and compliance expectations are rising in tandem. We explain what is changing, why it matters for workforce planning and onboarding SLAs and how employers can respond pragmatically.

Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan’s Parliament has approved the country’s first AI Law, defining key terms, developer liability, and copyright rules for AI-generated content. The law introduces protection for creative prompts, excludes fully AI-created works from copyright, and sets new rules for using copyrighted materials in AI training.

Ireland: The Irish High Court’s decision in Sandoz AG and Others v. Bayer Intellectual Property GmbH (No. 2) delivers important guidance on the treatment of confidential information and trade secrets in the context of litigation.

United Kingdom: Since the introduction of the Formula 1 cost cap in 2021, the imperative for agility and efficiency has intensified, as has the risk of key engineering talent being poached by rival teams.

United Kingdom: In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, every fraction can determine victory or defeat. Beyond the drivers and the cars, the engineers behind the scenes are key to the team's success.