Boilerplate clauses, though often viewed as routine, can carry significant implications in cross-border transactions. Their interpretation and enforceability may differ between Canada and the US, affecting risk allocation, enforcement strategies and potential litigation exposure.

Nigeria: Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has approved the transfer of 6 (six) lithium licences (Licences) from Continental Lithium Limited (Continental) to C & C Minerals Limited (C & C Minerals), a joint venture company between Chariot Resources Limited (Chariot) and Continental.

United Kingdom: In a recent case, the EAT made it clear that a tribunal cannot erase an unfair dismissal by imagining a better process after the event. The case is a warning on Polkey, procedure and the limits of hindsight.

Romania's FDI screening regime has been notably revised, with the updated framework being fully applicable as of 13 March 2026.

In May 2025, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ministry) announced Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, with a view to standardizing municipal development processes, reducing red tape and removing barriers to building and construction.

In a chapter for Lexology’s Panoramic Next: ESG Engagement & Litigation, Dina Awad and Kelly Osaka examine the rapidly evolving landscape of corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) obligations in Canada.

In a recent decision captioned Tranter v. Z&D Tour, Inc., the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has overturned the significant burdens imposed by the Pennsylvania lower courts on parties seeking to change venue of a lawsuit filed in Pennsylvania.

The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) have granted regulatory approval for Project Samara, an experimental research project evaluating the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the Canadian bond market.

Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan’s new Banking Law, which enters into force on 19 March 2026, significantly expands the opportunities for international banks seeking to establish a presence in the country.

United Kingdom: From October 2027, most cryptoasset firms wanting to carry out activity in the UK or connected to UK consumers will need to be authorised by the FCA. Our previous articles in this series covered the new regulated activities and the authorisation process. In this article, we examine the FCA's consultations on the conduct regime and what regulation by the FCA really means for cryptoasset firms.

United Kingdom: In November 2025, the claimants offered to provide further information on quantum in an “ADR pack” on a without prejudice, confidential basis to facilitate a summer 2026 mediation before disclosure on liability and quantum by the end of October 2026. Some defendants agreed but others were concerned that the offer was too little, too late and that mediation could not be effective until after disclosure.

“I’ve filed for divorce, now what?” Often couples get anxious about how property will be divided and want to ensure their own financial safety during the divorce process. Thus, one person may withdraw a lump sum of money from the joint bank account or transfer their paychecks into their own account even though the marital bills continue to be paid from the joint account.

On March 12, 2026, the Division of Market Oversight (“DMO”) of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) issued Staff Advisory Letter No. 26-08, directed to all designated contract markets (“DCMs”), potentially signaling the agency’s favorable orientation toward the growth and development of prediction markets.

EU: In the above link you will find a selection of previous updates from our Real Estate ESG Task Force team across Europe, covering key developments in EU energy renovation frameworks, the evolving EU deforestation regime, and the practical implementation of ESG in real estate contracts.

Latin America and the Caribbean: Welcome to the first edition of our Energy Newsletter, where we explore the key trends, opportunities, and regulatory developments shaping the energy sector across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC).

India: In February 2026, India saw important developments in competition law enforcement and merger control. On the enforcement side, the Supreme Court remanded the Flipkart matter to the NCLAT and admitted Meta and WhatsApp’s appeals relating to WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy. The Delhi High Court dismissed IFF’s petition in the suo motu fragrance cartel case and disposed of TLG India’s challenge concerning initiation of proceedings. The NCLAT upheld the CCI’s closure of the NSE co location case. Further, the CCI ordered an investigation into IndiGo’s alleged abusive conduct during widespread flight cancellations and found Intel guilty of abuse of dominance, imposing a penalty of INR 27.38 crore (~USD 2.97 million) for its India specific warranty policy.

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.

Vietnam: On 1 September 2025, Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15  issued by the National Assembly officially came into effect, providing for the establishment, operation, management, supervision, specific mechanisms and policies applicable to the International Financial Center in Vietnam (the “International Financial Center”). Accordingly, the International Financial Center is established under the model of “one center, two destinations” in two major economic hubs, namely Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang City. To implement Resolution No. 222/2025/QH15, the Government has consecutively promulgated 08 Decrees detailing the regulations on the International Financial Center.

Thailand: Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East in early 2026, particularly following the intensification of regional conflict on 28 February 2026, have renewed global concern over the stability of critical energy supply routes. As of 11 March 2026, the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints, has been effectively closed, creating a significant stress test for global energy markets. Located between Oman and Iran, the strait functions as the primary export route for crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Persian Gulf to international markets. Although geographically narrow, it carries approximately 20% of global oil supply and a substantial share of LNG exports. Any sustained disruption to this passage therefore has immediate implications for global energy prices, supply security, trade flows, and macroeconomic stability.

The Ontario government continues to reshape the governance and structure of the province's conservation authorities. On March 10, 2026, the government issued a Press Release announcing proposed legislative action to consolidate the province’s current 36 independent conservation authorities into nine new regional conservation authorities, all of which will be overseen by a newly created provincial agency.