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Québec Budget 2026-2027: Record investments in infrastructure
On March 18, 2026, the Government of Québec tabled its 2026-2027 budget, titled "A Responsible Budget with Targeted Measures for Quebecers.
Website Accessibility Compliance Under the Americans with Disabilities Act: The Latest Guidance for State and Local Government Entities
United States: The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently implemented a rule requiring all state and local government entities to meet technical website and mobile application accessibility standards to ensure that all content is accessible by individuals with disabilities.
Whistleblowing: why motive is not the test for public interest
United Kingdom: A recent decision is a useful reminder that, in whistleblowing claims, a disclosure can qualify for protection even where the worker has a personal motive.
Board targets met: what next for diversity?
United Kingdom: FTSE 100 companies are largely meeting board diversity targets, but progress in senior leadership pipelines remains slow. Employers may need to shift focus from representation to progression and inclusion.
Healthcare & lifesciences in the Middle East – understanding a high-growth market with a multi-layered regulatory landscape
United Arab Emirates: The healthcare sector across the Middle East is experiencing sustained growth, driven by demographic expansion, rising chronic disease prevalence and increasing life expectancy, alongside a continued policy focus on expanding access to care. This growth is closely linked to national development strategies, including Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and the UAE’s “We the UAE 2031” vision, which place healthcare at the centre of economic diversification and social infrastructure planning.
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Amendment to the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate in Poland: Reclassification of civil law contracts
Poland: On March 12, 2026, the Senate adopted, without amendments, a bill amending the Act on the National Labour Inspectorate. The Act strengthens the powers of labour inspectors with regard to the reclassification of civil law contracts (including B2B contracts) into employment contracts by way of an administrative decision.
Retention of affordable housing – when can a boarding house be converted under the Housing SEPP?
Australia: When can the conversion of a boarding house be approved under the Housing SEPP? When is a boarding house financially viable for the purpose of assessing the loss of affordable rental housing? In LFD Homes Pty Ltd v Council of the City of Sydney [2025] NSWLEC 145, the Chief Judge of the Land and Environment Court addresses these questions and overturns a Commissioner’s decision to refuse development consent for the conversion of a Paddington boarding house into attached dwellings. Dentons Partners, Jodie Wauchope and Stephanie Vatala, and Solicitor, Jennifer Chen, unpack the practical implications of the judgment for assessing the loss of affordable rental housing.
