In light of these changes, we then address a more fundamental question about the continuing need for, and efficacy of, the Building Canada Act as a pathway for new pipeline projects.

In light of these changes, we then address a more fundamental question about the continuing need for, and efficacy of, the Building Canada Act as a pathway for new pipeline projects.

Indonesia: With the new regulation introducing more detailed requirements and a more structured enforcement framework, businesses should use the transition period to review their existing data protection practices, identify gaps, and strengthen their governance and documentation.

As discussed in the lead article in this series, approaches to protecting virtual designs vary significantly between jurisdictions.

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment and pension issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: the enforceability of training repayment clauses; a recent case looking at when sexual conduct is "unwanted"; and how to build a workable defined benefit surplus framework. We also bring you the latest flyers in our Employment Rights Act 2025 series, covering the duty to prevent sexual harassment and third-party harassment, as well as our quarterly horizon scan for employment law.

New Zealand: A recent New South Wales Supreme Court decision has revisited whether contract administrators can owe a duty of care directly to head contractors. Stuart Robertson examines the decision and considers its implications for construction contracts in New Zealand, including under NZS 3910:2023.

Ireland: More than 160 years ago, Valentia Island in County Kerry became one end of a communications revolution.

Costa Rica: October 2 marks an important change for employers in Costa Rica. With the entry into force of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention 190, the country takes another step forward in preventing violence and harassment in the workplace. Our Employment and Labor team in Costa Rica examines this new landscape, its implications for employers, and the legislative developments currently underway in the country.

United States: The legal landscape for hemp-derived products is evolving rapidly across the United States.

Middle East: Long-term vessel leasing can offer institutional investors an attractive combination of contracted cashflows, exposure to a tangible asset and potentially attractive risk-adjusted returns. However, for an equity investor considering a leveraged vessel leasing platform, understanding the expected return is only part of the investment analysis. An equally important question is what protects the investor's capital if the transaction does not perform as planned.

Belgium: Under Article 267(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, a national court of last instance faced with a genuine question of EU law must examine whether a reference to the Court of Justice of the European Union is required — and, as the Court of Justice confirmed in KUBERA (C-144/23), must give reasons if it declines to make one.

New Zealand: Our updated guide provides a practical overview of New Zealand’s export control regime, including the New Zealand Strategic Goods List and catch-all controls, alongside the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) where there is a US nexus.

One year has passed since Build Canada Homes was established. How has it evolved, and what can developers, builders and industry professionals take away from its investments to date?

Costa Rica: The next M&A cycle in Central America could reshape the way a company's value is understood. Its appeal will no longer lie solely in its EBITDA, valuation multiples, or current market position, but also in its ability to become a platform for regional growth. In fragmented markets, a local company can be much more than an asset: it can serve as a gateway to new markets, customers, capabilities, and consolidation opportunities. In his latest article, Eduardo Zúñiga from our Costa Rica office explores this new dynamic and examines Central America's potential amid increasing strategic capital activity.

Last week, Deputy Secretary of War Steve Feinberg released a memorandum proposing big changes to government contract accounting. Titled “Fostering One Strong Industrial Base,” the September 14, 2026 memo outlines four key initiatives.

Tanzania:Trademark recordation is a border enforcement mechanism through which trademark owners record details of their trademarks with a designated authority to facilitate the identification and interception of counterfeit goods entering a country.

New Zealand: The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill have now passed third reading, and will be due to receive Royal Assent in the next few days.

Ontario has taken another step toward establishing a province-wide framework governing the conduct of municipal councillors and certain local board members (Municipal Officials), with Bill 9, Municipal Accountability Act, 2025, having received Royal Assent in June 2026.

Canada has no shortage of critical minerals. What it needs is a faster, more coordinated path from discovery to production. That was one of the central themes to emerge from Building Canada’s Critical Minerals Advantage: Capital, Infrastructure and Project Delivery, a forum co-hosted by Dentons and Invest Alberta during the Canada Investment Summit.

Netherlands: Welcome to the September edition of the Pulse Newsletter of Dentons Amsterdam office.