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In the UK HealthTech and MedTech sectors, choosing between a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) and an Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) determines how regulatory licences, intellectual property, and liabilities are transferred. An SPA keeps the target company intact, preserving MHRA authorisations, data‑controller status, and existing tax losses, while an APA allows buyers to cherry‑pick assets and shed legacy risks but triggers extensive re‑registration and consent processes. The decision also influences GDPR compliance, employee TUPE obligations, and the tax treatment of gains and allowances. Both structures carry distinct operational and financial trade‑offs that shape deal economics.
Texas Senate Bill 12, which bars drag performers from dancing suggestively or wearing certain prosthetics on public property or before children, took effect on March 18 after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed the law. The statute imposes...
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) dismissed two appeals filed by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) that sought to limit the National Company Law Tribunal's (NCLT) power to defreeze Demat accounts of insolvent companies. The tribunal affirmed that the...
Coin Center warns that the failure of the CLARITY Act – a crypto market‑structure bill that would grant statutory developer protections – could open the door to a harsher regulatory environment under future U.S. administrations. The legislation, stalled in the...
Indonesia's Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has fined 97 peer‑to‑peer fintech lenders a combined Rp 755 billion (approximately US $44.6 million) for operating an interest‑rate cartel. The firms were found to have colluded on rate caps set well above market equilibrium, violating Article 5 of...
Australia’s Labor Minister Amanda Rishworth is pressuring Uber and other rideshare firms to overhaul their handling of sexual‑misconduct complaints after investigations revealed drivers were often reinstated without proper evidence. The Fair Work Commission, empowered by gig‑economy unfair‑dismissal laws introduced in...
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden signed Senate Bill 175, requiring new voter registrants to provide proof of U.S. citizenship for state elections. Existing voters remain unaffected, and those who do not submit documentation can still vote in federal contests only....
UN experts praised President Gustavo Petro’s ratification of the 1989 International Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries, marking Colombia’s first comprehensive anti‑mercenary law. The legislation targets private military and security companies that have profited from the country’s...
Switzerland's National Council approved a new transit fee for foreign drivers, charging roughly 21 Swiss francs (about $23) per crossing in addition to the existing annual vignette. The measure, championed by SVP lawmaker Marco Chiesa, targets short‑duration cross‑border trips that...
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended fee discounts for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to promote growth and lower compliance costs. Under Memorandum Circular No. 13, Series of 2026, a 20% discount on corporate registration fees will...
Kalshi, a U.S. prediction‑market platform, is now facing a lawsuit from Washington state alleging violations of the state Gambling Act, Consumer Protection Act, and related statutes. The suit claims Kalshi’s betting model mirrors traditional gambling, despite the company’s branding as...
On March 26, 2026, China’s Supreme People’s Court issued its sixth batch of typical seed‑industry IP cases, covering ten landmark disputes over plant variety rights. The rulings affirmed that core‑loci molecular tests are decisive, expanded joint and several liability to storage and...
The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma became the first Indigenous nation to ban data center construction on its sovereign lands. The Tribal Council voted unanimously (24‑0) to impose a moratorium on generative‑AI and hyperscale data‑center development after a tech startup sought...
A U.S. jury has ruled that Meta and YouTube knowingly created addictive products, marking the first major legal finding of platform liability for mental‑health harm. In the United Kingdom, the House of Lords is pushing a ban on social‑media access...
California Privacy Protection Agency (CalPrivacy) fined PlayOn Sports $1.1 million for illegal tracking of student data between January 2023 and December 2024. The company sold personal information to third parties without a functional opt‑out, used a cookie banner that forced consent, and ignored...
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1116 on March 9, 2026, banning the operation of virtual‑currency kiosks across the state. The statute defines a kiosk broadly as any electronic terminal that facilitates cryptocurrency transactions for a third party in exchange...
The Supreme Court heard Noem v. Al Otro Lado, challenging the Trump administration’s asylum‑metering policy that turned away migrants before they crossed the U.S.‑Mexico border. The dispute hinges on the statutory phrase “arrives in” in the Immigration and Nationality Act,...
Canada’s government introduced Bill C‑25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, to prohibit cryptocurrency donations and other hard‑to‑trace contributions to political campaigns. The legislation, now at first reading, extends the ban to registered parties, candidates, riding associations and third‑party advertisers,...
The article outlines five common pitfalls in physician employment agreements, ranging from overbroad restrictive covenants to vague compensation formulas, misclassification of physicians, unclear termination terms, and insufficient regulatory clauses. State-by-state limits on non‑competes—such as bans in Alabama and Rhode Island...
A former attorney recounts personal sexual harassment at a law firm and now runs a consultancy that helps victims. She argues that most companies mistake a written policy and annual training for genuine workplace safety. The piece stresses that leaders...
Amnesty International condemned the European Parliament’s approval of a revised EU Return Regulation that dramatically expands detention and deportation powers. The new framework broadens the use of immigration detention, accelerates deportations, and imposes heightened surveillance and data‑sharing obligations on member...
Beijing will enforce strict controls on drone sales, storage and transport starting May 1, requiring public‑security approval for any UAV or 17 core components. The city bans new drones and components from entering its sixth‑ring‑road area, except for those already registered...
UN human‑rights experts urged Venezuela to appoint its Attorney General and Ombudsperson on merit, warning that opaque selections undermine rule of law. The recent resignations of Tarek William Saab and Alfredo Ruiz triggered interim appointments by a Nomination Evaluation Committee...
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Texas offers a tax‑friendly climate for small businesses, eliminating state corporate income tax and replacing it with a franchise tax that drops to zero for companies earning $2.65 million or less. Firms with revenue between $2.65 million and $20 million pay a modest...
My FCA celebrates its first year, offering a single sign‑on that consolidates RegData, Connect and the Online Invoicing System into one homepage. All existing links now automatically redirect to My FCA, eliminating the need for multiple logins. The platform is...
The Reserve Bank of India imposed a ₹3.1 lakh (≈ $3.7 k) penalty on Pine Labs for issuing full‑KYC prepaid payment instruments (PPIs) without completing required KYC checks. The RBI’s inspection covered July 2024 to May 2025 and concluded the breach warranted a fine. Pine...
Senator Cynthia Lummis says recent bipartisan tweaks to Title 3 make the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act the strongest protection ever for DeFi developers, countering lawyer Jake Chervinsky’s claim that the bill still imposes KYC duties. The draft, not yet public, incorporates...
Bank of America agreed to settle a class‑action lawsuit tied to Jeffrey Epstein for roughly $105 million, ending a dispute that accused the lender of ignoring suspicious transactions linked to the financier. The settlement, pending Judge Jed Rakoff's approval, includes a potential...
Dolby Laboratories has filed a lawsuit against Snap Inc., alleging that the Snap app’s implementation of the AV1 video codec infringes Dolby’s patents. AV1, promoted by the Alliance for Open Media as an open, royalty‑free alternative to HEVC, is used...
The article outlines how anti‑money‑laundering (AML) compliance is essential for NGOs and charities to safeguard donor trust and prevent fund diversion. It details core procedures such as transparent record‑keeping, red‑flag detection, and rigorous due‑diligence on donors and partners. A dedicated...
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in Lopez v. Marimac LLC that employers cannot evade state wage obligations by citing a worker’s undocumented status. The decision affirms that the New Jersey Wage Payment Law and Wage and Hour Law apply...
Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal held that an insured’s two‑year delay in reporting Hurricane Irma property damage breached the policy’s prompt‑notice requirement. The insured had observed roof tiles, water stains, and installed a tarp shortly after the September 2017 storm...
A Nebraska district judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s decision to allow a former minimum‑custody prison, the Work Ethic Camp, to serve as an ICE detention center. The ruling affirmed Governor Jim Pillen’s authority to contract with the federal...
Puerto Rico’s transportation highway authority (ACT) is building a two‑mile bike and pedestrian trail along Rincón’s coastline, sparking a lawsuit from the nonprofit Amigos de Tres Palmas. The plaintiffs allege that ACT ignored required permits, submitted fraudulent parcel data, and...
A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's lawsuit challenging Minnesota's policy that grants in‑state tuition and scholarships to undocumented students who attended a state high school for at least three years. The ruling found the DOJ failed to prove discrimination...
A public inquiry into the November Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed 168 residents, is scrutinizing the role of Hong Kong’s Independent Checking Unit. Senior Counsel Jenkin Suen, representing the government, labeled allegations that the unit tipped off the consulting...
Texas attorney Mark Lanier, also a part‑time pastor, is leading a high‑profile trial against Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube, alleging the platforms are designed to be addictive and harm teenagers. In closing arguments in Los Angeles, Lanier illustrated his point...
Professionals with extraordinary ability must choose between the O‑1 temporary work visa and the EB‑1A immigrant visa that leads to a green card. The O‑1 offers a 93.8% approval rate and requires a U.S. employer or agent sponsor, while the...
A Request for Evidence (RFE) is a routine step in the EB‑2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) process, indicating that USCIS needs additional documentation or clarification before deciding. With EB‑2 NIW filings up nearly 190% in recent years, RFEs have become...
A bipartisan coalition of 91 members of Congress sent a March 27 letter urging the FCC to establish a firm transition deadline for NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0). The National Association of Broadcasters praised the move and reiterated its push for a 2028...
AI litigation is increasingly framed through product‑liability doctrine, as courts treat consumer‑facing AI systems as products rather than services. Early cases such as Garcia v. Character Technologies and Raine v. OpenAI illustrate plaintiffs focusing on design defects, inadequate safeguards, and...
California’s vote‑by‑mail system is under pressure from two fronts. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco seized hundreds of thousands of November ballots, alleging fraud. Simultaneously, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to count mail‑in ballots that arrive after Election Day....
The legal sector’s headline metrics—steady rate growth, rising profit per equity partner (PEP) and expanding headcount—appear strong individually but form a contradictory picture when combined, a phenomenon dubbed the industry’s "Penrose Moment." Private‑equity firms are intensifying pitches to Am Law...
New York City filed a lawsuit on March 27, 2026, seeking a permanent ban on the ride‑hail app Empower for operating without a Taxi and Limousine Commission license. The city alleges the service has been illegal since its 2022 launch,...
Universal Music Group (UMG) has rejected Drake’s appeal to revive his defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy‑winning diss track “Not Like Us.” A federal judge dismissed the original case in October, ruling that rap battle lyrics are hyperbolic opinions, not...
A wave of legal headlines highlights turbulence across the sector: midsize firm Taylor Duma is closing after a partner exodus ending its 21‑year run; Section 230 faces renewed scrutiny following recent verdicts against Meta; a white law student’s multi‑million discrimination...
Chuck Redd canceled a Christmas Eve concert at the Kennedy Center after the venue added President Donald Trump’s name to its signage, prompting the Center to sue him for roughly $1 million in breach‑of‑contract damages. Redd’s attorneys filed a motion to...
On February 18, 2026 Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a Department of Justice memorandum that elevates animal‑welfare enforcement across the Animal Fighting Venture Prohibition Act, Animal Welfare Act, Animal Crushing Statute, and Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act. The memo...
The Department of Housing and Urban Development filed a Federal Labor Relations Authority appeal to overturn a third‑party arbitrator’s February 2026 order restoring telework for roughly 7,000 HUD employees. HUD argues the arbitrator exceeded its authority, citing its contractual right...
RealPage settled a DOJ antitrust case in November, allowing it to keep selling its rental‑pricing software but barring the use of competitors' non‑public data. The settlement involved no admission of guilt or financial penalties and affected only about 7% of...
