Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Marshall Bromwich as its Australia Country Head, with effect from 1 June 2026.

Public entities in Iowa are subject to both open meetings and public record requirements encompassed in Iowa Code Chapters 21, 22, and 23. Multiple governmental bodies and entities within Iowa have elected boards, predominantly formed from volunteers who handle the work of the entity. It can be difficult for anyone, but especially for a volunteer board to fully assess what is and is not an open meeting or open record.

Nigeria: In a groundbreaking decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Nigeria on 12 December 2025 in Appeal No: SC 400/2014 - Noble Drilling Nigeria Ltd v. NIMASA, the apex Court brought much needed clarity to the position of drilling rigs and strictly drilling operations under the Coastal and Inland Shipping (Cabotage) Act 2003.

In Québec (Attorney General) v. Lalande, the Supreme Court of Canada determined that Québec’s provincial Act to interrupt the electoral division delimitation process (the Act), which was found to violate s. 3 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter), is not saved by s. 1 of the Charter.

Ireland: The recent judgment of O'Callaghan v O'Callaghan in the High Court (Mulcahy J) again demonstrates the Irish court's strong support for arbitration. By upholding the arbitration agreement, applying the principle of separability and referring the matter to arbitration, the court reaffirmed Irish law's recognition of party autonomy and Ireland's credentials as an arbitration-friendly jurisdiction, applying recognised international standards.

Vietnam: On 11 December 2025, the National Assembly of Vietnam issued the Law on Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy No. 142/2025/QH15, marking numerous significant reforms compared to the Law on Bankruptcy 2014. Notably, bankruptcy procedures have been streamlined with significantly reduced processing times. These changes not only alleviate the procedural burden but also enhance resolution efficiency while saving time and costs for all stakeholders involved.