A state attorney general recently filed a lawsuit against an e-commerce platform and its parent company alleging, inter alia, sales of counterfeit goods bearing the trademarks of iconic state brands.

In part two of hostile bids, Jason Saltzman, Partner and National Lead of Dentons’ M&A group, continues the conversation with Alex Farcas, M&A Partner and member of Dentons’ Canada Region Board, and Matthew Fleming, Partner and Co-Lead of the Securities Litigation group.

United Kingdom: On 19 June 2025, Ofgem published a landmark consultation on the proposed financial framework for Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) projects applying under Window 1 of the cap and floor (C&F) regime. This initiative is a pivotal step in supporting the UK's Clean Power 2030 target and net zero ambitions, and it has significant implications for established technologies such as pumped storage hydropower (PSH).

United Kingdom: The Court found that, in the typical tripartite agreement between lender, broker and consumer, a car dealer who also acts as credit broker does not owe a fiduciary duty to its customer.

South Korea: In August 2025, Attorney Hye-In Hailey Jin published an analysis in the Dentons Lee newsletter examining Korea’s offshore wind EPC market trends.

United Kingdom: The Renters' Rights Bill (the Bill) is expected to receive Royal Assent when Parliament reconvenes after the summer recess in September 2025. During this legislative pause, we examine how the current proposals may impact landlords of student accommodation seeking to recover possession of their properties.

Hong Kong: Cross-border loan transactions related to the People's Republic of China (PRC) can be complicated due to the interplay between various legal and regulatory regimes, especially when multiple jurisdictions are involved. These complexities often manifest in different structural models, each with their own legal and compliance considerations. Common examples include:

United Kingdom: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently published its "Roadmap for Retail Insurance – Empowering Consumers and Strengthening Markets" in which it has drawn together a number of strands of its work across the retail general insurance market to give an overview of how the FCA sees the market is working. 

Costa Rica: Is your company ready to comply with the new breastfeeding regulation? Costa Rica takes a firm step toward protecting labor rights with the enactment of a new regulation requiring adequate breastfeeding spaces in the workplace. Learn what this regulation entails, how it affects companies, and what penalties could apply in case of non-compliance. Get the details and prepare your organization for this change.

In the recent decision of Brad Paddison Contracting Ltd. v. Sumitomo Canada Limited, the Yukon Court of Appeal clarified the scope and enforceability of lien claims under the Miners Lien Act (MLA), offering guidance on registration requirements and the impact of sales of concentrate on lien rights.

On July 1, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $1.55 million settlement with website publisher Healthline Media LLC (“Healthline”) for alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).

The Netherlands: On 18 July 2025, the Dutch Supreme Court confirmed two verdicts of the Court of Appeal concerning a rejection of dividend tax refund requests based on the Dutch dividend withholding tax exemption.

United Kingdom: Welcome to Dentons’ Payments and Retail Lending Insights where the team pulls together key updates from across a range of payment and retail lending developments in the UK to help inform your horizon scanning and current workstreams.

United Kingdom: The Data Use and Access Act 2025 brings key changes to how employers handle employee data, from stricter DSAR timelines to expanded use of automated decision-making.

CEE: In this July 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.

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: the key features of the Pension Schemes Bill; the workplace priorities of Gen Z and millennials; changes to the skilled worker route and related work visa categories; the launch of the government's review of parental leave and pay entitlements; and employment law insights and practical strategies on AI in the workplace.

Ireland: As data breaches and cyberattacks have increased, litigation claims seeking compensation arising from these incidents has also increased. Typically, these claims seek compensation for the anxiety and distress arising from personal data being accessed by third parties.

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of the Political Law Playbook. Of particular note in this month’s federal coverage is a Supreme Court grant of certiorari to hear a case challenging limits to political parties’ spending in coordination with federal candidates. Plus, staffing shake-ups at the DOJ’s Ethics office and a congressional investigation into a Pennsylvania representative’s spouse’s stock trades. At the state level, newly enacted foreign spending bans in elections were upheld and struck down in different states.

Nigeria: As a major exporter of petroleum out of Africa, Nigeria plays a vital role in the global energy landscape. Nigeria’s economy depends on petroleum export earnings which necessitate a robust regulatory framework to promote transparency and accountability in petroleum exportation.

United States: Terrance Cole Confirmed as New DEA Administrator - The U.S. Senate has confirmed Terrance Cole as the new DEA Administrator, prompting the National Cannabis Industry Association to urge the Administrator to prioritize the stalled federal cannabis rescheduling process.