Costa Rica: Costa Rica takes an important step in protecting workers during the breastfeeding period. The new Law 10895 introduces changes that directly impact employers’ obligations and workforce management within companies. This matter requires immediate attention. Therefore, our Labor Law team has prepared an analysis to help understand its practical scope.

Ongoing volatility with U.S. tariffs is creating heightened exposure to securities class actions for public companies. As tariff regimes shift rapidly—through executive orders, judicial rulings, pauses, and reinstatements—companies may face lawsuits if their public disclosures fail to keep pace.

Canada: On April 22, 2026, TMX Group Limited (TSX: X) (TMX Group), the parent company of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Middlebury Holdings Pty. Limited (Cboe Australia) and Cboe Canada Holdings, ULC (Cboe Canada) from Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe) for aggregate consideration of US$300 million (approximately CA$409 million).

United States: A recent unpublished decision from the Minnesota Court of Appeals, In re the Gus A. Chafoulias Revocable Trust (February 23, 2026), raises an important caution: even asking a court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.