The 2026 Georgia General Assembly has adjourned following a session largely defined by a broad focus on affordability, driving policy debates on the state budget, tax relief, insurance costs, education, and healthcare.

Venezuela: The Mining Law consolidates in a single legal instrument the specialized legislation of the mining sector in Venezuela, which was previously dispersed in two parallel legal instruments with separate scopes of application within the mining sector.

A federal magistrate judge in Colorado partly granted a motion to tighten a protective order to address artificial intelligence in an ongoing case. The court directed the pro se plaintiff to disclose the name of any AI platform used with confidential case materials and limited the use of most mainstream AI tools unless there were strict contractual safeguards in place.

In a coordinated parallel enforcement action, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) have brought a first-of-its-kind insider trading case involving prediction markets, charging an active-duty U.S. Army soldier with using classified government information to profit from event-contract trades.

Africa: Africa's aviation sector presents a compelling dichotomy. While demand for air connectivity accelerates, propelled by sustained urbanization, two and a half percent annual population growth and progressive economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), African airlines continue to grapple with financing costs that exceed those in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) jurisdictions and with US$954 million in blocked funds.

United Kingdom: Non-financial misconduct is now a core regulatory and employment risk issue. Against that backdrop, how should financial services businesses be managing employment risk in a conduct-driven environment?

France: During its conference of 31 March 2026, the French Insurance Supervisor (ACPR) has clarified the position it had taken in its summer 2025 publications, in which it had considered that third-country branches “could not be mobilized to distribute insurance contracts for risks and commitments located in France”.

Indonesia: This article provides a clear starting point to understand the changes and identify areas requiring attention.

United Kingdom: From 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA) will introduce significant reforms to the assured tenancy regime under the Housing Act 1988 (HA88), establishing a revised framework for the private rented sector in England. The changes include the transition to periodic tenancies, the abolition of section 21 no-fault evictions, the overhaul of the statutory grounds for possession and new controls on rent increases.

Guatemala: The 100% waiver of surcharges on social security contributions in Guatemalan Social Security Institute opens a temporary window for the regularization of obligations before the Institute. This new regime presents significant opportunities, but it also requires strategic analysis and strict compliance with its conditions. Dentons Guatemala analyzes the scope of this measure and the key aspects that companies must consider in order to make informed decisions within the established timeframe.

Nicaragua: Nicaragua updates its import regulations, and the scope is not limited to importers. The new requirements directly affect foreign suppliers, introducing obligations that raise the standard of transparency in the supply chain and commercial documentation. We outline the key points and practical implications in a comprehensive analysis prepared by our Nicaragua office.

Medical cannabis products moved to Schedule III and to become fully legal with DEA Registration; Possibility for Adult-Use Rescheduling in Upcoming Hearing

Thailand: Thailand is transitioning from a fragmented, regulation-based environmental regime to a suite of primary legislation covering pollution disclosure, clean air, climate change, circular economy, and wetlands protection. If the new government moves forward with these legislative proposals, it will shape Thailand’s ESG regulatory landscape for the next decade. Businesses operating in Thailand, and investors with exposure to Thailand, should assess how each framework may affect their compliance obligations, capital expenditure, and reporting requirements.

United States: As nonprofits face increased financial uncertainty and heightened scrutiny around restricted funds, endowments are playing a more critical—and often misunderstood—role in long‑term mission sustainability.

United Kingdom: Labelling an offer "subject to" checks will not necessarily prevent a binding contract. A recent decision highlights the importance of clear drafting and the risk of significant notice liabilities if an employer withdraws an offer.

Australia: Automated vehicles are moving quickly from testing into everyday use, and Australia’s rules are starting to catch up. In this article, we unpack what the next wave of automated vehicle safety rules means for Australian businesses, how those changes intersect with existing privacy expectations, and why safety and data governance can no longer be handled separately. We look at who may carry responsibility, what types of vehicle data are attracting attention, and why many current data practices may not be ready for what lies ahead.

Australia: 2025 saw global divergence in ESG regulation, which is reflected in Australia’s recent reforms. In the last year, Australia has implemented mandatory climate reporting and increased prosecutions for greenwashing, while environmental reforms have been passed with the aim of cutting “green tape” and fast-tracking energy projects. Organisations doing business in Australia need to be aware of the changing laws, and implications for their internal ESG policies and sustainability goals.

In National Bank of Canada v. Sunterra Food Corporation (2026 ABKB 206), the Alberta Court of King’s Bench declined to extend CCAA stay protection to West Market Square Inc. (WMS), a non-applicant entity in which one of the Sunterra debtors held a 50% share interest, and held that a receivership sought by WMS’s primary secured creditor, ATB Financial (the Secured Creditor) was warranted.

United Kingdom: One year after the Supreme Court clarified the meaning of "sex", employers still face uncertainty in managing access to single-sex workplace facilities. We review recent cases, the EHRC judicial review and when we can expect the updated Code of Practice on services.

CEE: In this April 2026 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.