United States: In advance of next week’s ILTCI Conference in Orlando, Florida, Dentons updates its running survey of court decisions involving long-term care insurance.

Car and recreational vehicle dealers as well as the insurance sector are facing a major legislative change introduced by Bill 30, enacted as Act 15 (An Act to amend various provisions mainly with respect to the financial sector).

On February 24, 2026, the Enforcement Division of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) issued an updated Enforcement Manual (the “Enforcement Manual”). Below we review and provide our thoughts on this new development.

A recent Kentucky Court of Appeals decision once again demonstrated how difficult it can be in Kentucky to choose the proper court for filing cases involving trust disputes and the removal of trustees..

Vietnam: Prepared by Dentons LuatViet, this report provides a comprehensive overview of judicial practice regarding applications to set aside arbitral awards at the People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City (2024–2025). This section covers Part 2: Grounds for setting aside arbitral awards according to the provisions of the law.

Vietnam: This report is prepared by Dentons LuatViet to provide a comprehensive overview of judicial practice concerning applications for setting aside arbitral awards at the People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City during 2024–2025. This part includes the Preface and Part 1. Objectives and Scope of the Report.

Australia: In December 2025, the Full Federal Court of Australia in Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co Ltd & Ors v Sun Pharma ANZ Pty Ltd confirmed that only patents with claims directed to an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) per se are eligible for patent term extensions (PTEs). This decision reversed the previous position under which formulations are considered a “pharmaceutical substance” for PTE purposes. Otsuka has since applied for special leave to appeal to the High Court, with the application expected to be determined in March 2026.

Welcome to the February edition of the Political Law Playbook. This month’s federal coverage features two new Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) nominees who, if confirmed, would establish a quorum within the agency for the first time since April 2025.

Ukraine: War risk insurance (WRI) in Ukraine notably shifted in 2025 and early 2026. What began as a mosaic of pilot initiatives is steadily becoming a broader, more structured marketplace—driven by state mechanisms, public-private partnerships, international guarantees and emerging private market participation.

New Zealand: The Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 (Act) received Royal Assent on 20 February 2026, and came into force the following day.

Indonesia: The article provides a structured overview of the key legal risks and practical steps businesses should take now.

United Kingdom: It is time for another of our building safety case round-ups, looking to give readers a high-level overview of a selection of the most noteworthy cases coming out of the courts over the last six months.

United Kingdom: Most then thought that the integration of transformative AI technology such as generative AI (GenAI) into construction processes was still far off. Dentons' 2024 survey, Laws of AI Traction, found that construction companies were using AI for IT, cybersecurity, customer service and accounting use cases but also highlighted fears about AI skills gaps and investment costs. A year on, the examples we share in or latest article point to the emergence of a more positive attitude within construction about the potential benefits of using AI – but not necessarily a wider take up.

Indonesia: This article examines the key updates under Bappenas Regulation No. 9 of 2025 and their implications for PPP structuring, financing, and bankability in Indonesia.

Australia: Community batteries are emerging as an important enabler of distributed energy resources in Australia, supporting increased utilisation of rooftop solar, local network optimisation and broader consumer participation in the energy transition. Although typically modest in scale, community batteries sit at the intersection of the National Electricity Market (NEM) regulatory framework and state and territory planning, building and electrical safety regimes.

This article provides a practical legal overview of community battery projects, explaining what community batteries are, why they are being introduced and how they are being deployed in practice through Australian case studies. It examines the treatment of community batteries under the National Electricity Law and Rules, including registration exemptions, ring-fencing constraints on Distribution Network Service Providers (DNSPs) and retail law considerations. The article also outlines key state-based approval pathways, using Victoria as an example, and identifies the principal contractual arrangements and risk allocation issues relevant to project proponents, councils, DNSPs and aggregators.

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: redundancy dismissals and collective consultation triggers; employment status of volunteers; the expansion of right to work checks; and the line between positive action and unlawful positive discrimination.

Australia: Increasingly, the success of highly driven and competent in-house legal counsel is key to the good governance of any organisation and high performers are sought after by private and public sector employers. 

New Zealand: Our prediction for 2025 was that there was some cause for optimism in the sector after a difficult period. Unfortunately, we appear to have been a year early in that prediction, with the sector having a difficult 2025. However, we are hopeful that 2026 will see a pickup.

Australia: In this episode, Employment & Safety Partners Paul O’Halloran and Helene Lee share their insights into what makes an exceptional in‑house legal counsel. Drawing on Dentons’ work with some of the world’s largest organisations, we explore why high‑performing counsel are essential to strong governance and why their skills are in such high demand.

India: The outcomes of the recently concluded global AI summit clarified India's approach to responsible AI deployment while the Union Budget reinforced fiscal support for manufacturing, climate technologies and digital infrastructure.