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 82, Heather is joined by Sarah Baptiste, CEO of ArrKann Trailer & RV, a third-generation, family-owned business with five locations across Alberta. Sarah shares how she unexpectedly found her path in the family business and how she now leads with a focus on building a strong, communicative culture.

United States: President Donald Trump says his administration is “looking at” a proposal to reschedule marijuana and will “make a determination over the next few weeks.”

Germany: A revised version of the regulatory technical standards, entered into force on 22 July 2025. The Subcontracting RTS specify the elements that a financial entity must determine and assess when subcontracting information communication technology services supporting critical or important functions.

In January 2025, the BC Court of Appeal confirmed the existence of the Shimco lien claim and held that while the Act permits the posting of security to discharge a lien claim against title to land, the Act does not provide mechanism to discharge Shimco lien claims by posting security.

Ukraine: On 29 July 2025, the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission adopted a set of important amendments to implement mechanisms provided for in the primary legislation.

Australia: Karen Walker’s successful opposition of the Runaway The Label mark has highlighted the importance of conducting searches prior to use and filing of a brand and as a trade mark.

New Zealand: A recent High Court decision offers a cautionary tale for commercial landlords and tenants when it comes to understanding the operation of CPI rent review clauses in commercial leases. The dispute in A & H (Kumeu) Ltd v Kumeu Playschool Ltd [2025] NZHC 843 centred on a fundamental misunderstanding of how the Consumer Price Index (CPI) works, leading to a drawn-out legal process with significant costs. To read more click here.

Since 1981, it’s been possible to leave a Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trust (commonly called a “QTIP Trust”), for the surviving spouse’s lifetime benefit and still deduct its full value on the Federal estate tax return of the first spouse to die.

In January 2025, the BC Court of Appeal confirmed the existence of the Shimco lien claim and held that while the Act permits the posting of security to discharge a lien claim against title to land, the Act does not provide mechanism to discharge Shimco lien claims by posting security.

Mexico: On February 1, 2025, the US government imposed a 25% tariff on all imports of goods from Mexico. The tariffs were imposed by the US President through an executive order based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”).

Mexico: El 1 de febrero de 2025, el gobierno de EE. UU, impuso un arancel del 25% a todas las importaciones de mercancías procedentes de México. Los aranceles fueron impuestos por el Presidente de los EE. UU, mediante una orden ejecutiva basada en la Ley de Poderes por Emergencia Económica Internacional (IEEPA, por sus siglas en inglés).

Ukraine: As seen across the EU, dawn raids are an effective tool for obtaining evidence and ensuring that companies comply with competition standards.

United Kingdom: UK Companies House has announced the commencement date for the phasing in of mandatory identity verification under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) as 18 November 2025. 

Nigeria: Transmutation of directors refers to the change or transition in the role of a director of a company or within a group structure from an executive capacity to a non-executive capacity and vice versa.

Australia: As Australia’s data centre market continues to expand, sponsors are seeking scalable funding models that go beyond traditional bank loans and static securitisation structures. One such model is the Secured Data Centre Revenue Master Trust (DCMT) structure, which has gained traction in the U.S. for its flexibility and suitability for platform-style strategies. This article outlines the key features of the DCMT structure and its relevance to the Australian market.

United Kingdom: Dentons and BE News once again brought together a panel of leading voices from across the industrial and logistics landscape for a forward-looking roundtable at Dentons’ London offices. This year’s conversation focused on whether the sector is heading for a reset, resurgence or reinvention, with wide-ranging views on market performance, shifting occupier demands and the impact of macroeconomic forces.

Australia: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are transforming Australia’s energy landscape by enabling the widespread adoption of renewable energy across diverse sectors. As innovation in BESS accelerates, safeguarding intellectual property (IP) becomes critical to maintaining competitive advantage and commercial value. This article outlines essential IP protection strategies for BESS products, including freedom to operate searches, registration of design, trade mark and patent rights, securing copyright and confidential information, managing BESS contracts and AI-related IP risks, and mitigating greenwashing concerns.

New Zealand: In this edition of the Echo, we provide an update on the slew of employment law changes that have been announced, as well as breaking down the findings in the Employment Relations Authority Annual Report for 2024. We also cover a case demonstrating the strict approach the Authority is taking to the implementation of trial periods and bring you the latest on The Athletes’ Cooperative Inc’s ongoing bargaining litigation. 

CEE: In this August 2025 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.

On July 2, 2025, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) dismissed the University of British Columbia’s (UBC) appeal of a decision of the Trademarks Opposition Board (the TMOB) regarding UBC’s opposition to a trademark registration by Sage Dining Services Inc. (Sage Dining), a food services company (the TMOB Decision).