United States: A recent unpublished decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals, In re the Gus A. Chafoulias Revocable Trust (February 23, 2026), raises an important caution: even asking a court whether a particular action would violate a no-contest clause can itself trigger the clause. This article examines the Chafoulias decision and offers practical guidance for estate planning practitioners and clients.

Dentons advised Drive Capital on its participation in VAST Data’s Series F financing, a significant late-stage transaction reflecting continued investment in AI infrastructure and data platforms.

Canada: With reference to Alberta’s Draft Agreement, on March 23, 2026, Alberta announced it would bring forward new provincial legislation to set a 120-day approval timeline for major projects.

United Kingdom: A recent Court of Appeal judgment highlights that internal policies may not be as flexible as employers assume. Collectively agreed procedures can become binding, restricting employers' ability to adapt investigation processes in practice.

Europe: In the 10th episode of the series, Sabine Wieduwilt interviews Sebastian Schröder, Head of the Environmental Department at Panattoni Germany, who contributed to Real Estate Investment & ESG as co-author of the chapter focused on Environmental Due Diligence (EDD).

Oman: As Oman's sports sector continues to grow, event organisers are increasingly focusing on "Good Samaritan" issues, emergency first aid, medical cover and the legal framework for responding to medical emergencies.

28.04.2026 Berichtigung der Verordnung zur Novellierung der Bundeslaufbahnverordnung
B. v. 23.04.2026 BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 115

enthält
- Verordnung zur Novellierung der Bundeslaufbahnverordnung
- Bundeslaufbahnverordnung (BLV)
ändert
- Verordnung über den Vorbereitungsdienst für den gehobenen technischen Verwaltungsdienst in der Bundeswehr im Verwendungsbereich Brandschutz (GtDBwBrandschutzVDV)
- Postlaufbahnverordnung (PostLV)
- Bundespolizei-Laufbahnverordnung (BPolLV)
- Verordnung über den Vorbereitungsdienst für den gehobenen technischen Verwaltungsdienst in der Bundeswehrverwaltung im Verwendungsbereich Wehrtechnik (GtDBwVWehrtechnikVDV)

28.04.2026 Postaufgabenübertragungsverordnung (PostAufgÜV)
V. v. 23.04.2026 BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 114