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The White House issued a March 13 executive order urging the FTC to make deceptive "Made in USA" claims a top enforcement priority and to explore rulemaking that could obligate online marketplaces to verify country‑of‑origin statements. While the order does not create new legal standards, it reinforces the FTC’s strict "all or virtually all" test and signals heightened scrutiny of both brand claims and marketplace compliance. The directive also pushes federal procurement agencies to tighten Buy American Act oversight, potentially exposing violators to False Claims Act liability. Industry experts warn that the combined enforcement push and voluntary labeling encouragement could raise compliance risk for manufacturers, retailers, and e‑commerce platforms.
Democratic lawmakers led by Assemblymember Mia Bonta introduced AB 2600, a bill that would grant every California resident in immigration proceedings the right to state‑funded legal counsel, subject to available funding. The measure would make California the second state to codify...
Clio has released its 2026 Legal Trends Report, highlighting how AI is reshaping law firms. The study, based on data from thousands of firms, shows revenue growth outpacing headcount by fourfold and that over half of clients now seek AI‑driven...
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed 20 misdemeanor counts against prediction‑market platform Kalshi, alleging it operates an illegal gambling business and accepted bets on elections. The complaint cites unlawful wagering on the 2028 presidential race, upcoming Arizona gubernatorial contests,...
The U.S. House approved the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act of 2025, extending the 2016 law and removing a host of procedural defenses for Nazi‑era art claims. The bill eliminates laches, act‑of‑state, and foreign sovereign immunity defenses, and it...
On 6 March 2026 the FCA released Consultation Paper 26/8 proposing to raise the UK commodity clearing threshold from €3 billion to €5 billion. The change addresses nearly 90 % commodity price inflation since the 2016 threshold was set, which has effectively lowered...
A coalition of farmers, dairy producers, packaging manufacturers, restaurants and grocers has filed a federal lawsuit challenging California Senate Bill 343, the “Truth in Labeling” law. The suit claims the statute imposes a content‑based speech ban by prohibiting recyclable claims...
CapRadio and Sacramento public TV station KVIE announced a settlement ending a contentious dispute over the ownership of a shared radio tower. The conflict began when the Capital Public Radio Endowment transferred the tower deed to KVIE in 2024, prompting...
Effective March 30, 2026 the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) will cease collecting Large Trader Files for contracts cleared on the Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE). Futures commission merchants, clearing members and foreign brokers must submit Large Trader Reports directly to the CFTC and...
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) has moved to intervene in the lawsuit challenging Oregon’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) packaging law, requesting the same temporary pause granted to the National Association of Wholesaler‑Distributors (NAW). NAW’s earlier preliminary injunction halted...
The Multicultural Media, Telecom and Internet Council (MMTC) announced its strong support for the House‑backed Communications Equity and Diversity Council (CEDC) Act. The legislation would create a statutory Communications Equity and Diversity Council, shifting oversight from the discretionary authority of...
The U.S. Department of Labor’s OSHA has cited Chicago‑based Alpha Baking Co. Inc. for multiple safety violations after a worker broke his arm clearing dough from a machine. The citations include repeat lockout‑tagout failures, unguarded equipment, and lack of electrical...
A Brussels court ordered 93‑year‑old Count Etienne Davignon, a former Belgian diplomat, to stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Congo’s first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba. The case, revived by Lumumba’s family and now pursued by federal...
The Alberta Court of Appeal in Bilous v. Bilous ruled that the trial judge erred in allowing the ex‑wife to question a non‑party under Rule 5.18 of the Alberta Rules of Court. The court held that Rule 5.18 only permits questioning of...
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled in Jansen v. J.M. Reynolds Pharmacy Ltd. that the pharmacy was 75% liable for a 68‑year‑old woman’s hip fracture after she tripped on an unmarked lip of a planter bed at the pharmacy’s entrance,...
McCarthy Tétrault LLP partnered with Western University’s Faculty of Law to create an upper‑year course titled “AI‑Enabled Corporate Practice: Business Law in Action,” slated for launch in the winter 2027 term. The curriculum will examine how artificial intelligence reshapes corporate...
On 17 March 2026 the European Commission opened a public consultation on proposed revisions to the EU taxonomy, aiming to simplify the framework and reduce reporting burdens. The draft changes streamline criteria and clarify compliance across most sectors covered by...
Thirteen state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against OneMain Financial, alleging the lender misled subprime borrowers into purchasing costly add‑on products such as credit insurance. The complaint says employees pressured borrowers, financed premiums into loans, and sometimes charged add‑ons...
The UK government has tabled an amendment to the Pension Schemes Bill that will empower it to publish the long‑awaited guidance on trustees’ fiduciary duties, particularly regarding ESG considerations. The change formalises the government’s commitment to clarify how sustainability factors...
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled a $349,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant intended for HVAC replacement at North Carolina's High Point Museum after feeding the proposal into ChatGPT, which flagged the project as DEI‑related. Plaintiffs allege that...
Global Strategy Group promoted Marissa Padilla to partner in its Washington, D.C. office, where she will oversee client work, thought leadership, and new‑business initiatives across healthcare, tech, and advocacy. Ballard Partners added Rich Haslewood as a partner, tapping his deep...
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit challenging two September HUD memos that tie fair‑housing enforcement funding to new eligibility criteria. The memos would stop reimbursing state agencies for cases involving discrimination based on sexual orientation,...
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of Ghana’s New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, was ordered by the Accra High Court to open his defence in a criminal trial over alleged illegal mining on his Samreboi concession. The court dismissed his no‑case‑to‑answer motion,...
The trademark dispute over the historic "Cleveland Spiders" name has moved to a federal court in Ohio. Adam Barrington, owner of clevelandspiders.com, is appealing the TTAB’s decision that upheld the University of Richmond’s objections and is also facing opposition from...
A new ALT Agency "UK Website Health Check 2026" audit of 200 high‑profile UK sites found that 120 (60%) deploy analytics or marketing cookies before a visitor has given consent, contradicting the ICO’s claim of widespread compliance. The study identified...
The EU’s Digital Services Act, enforceable since February 2024, now obliges online marketplaces to verify seller identities, disclose contract details, and suspend non‑compliant traders. Enforcement has intensified, with authorities seizing 152 million illegal items worth €3.4 billion in 2023, more than double...
A Global Legal Post webinar highlighted how generative AI is unlocking firm‑wide knowledge for legal drafting, allowing even small practices to create sophisticated templates without large knowledge‑management teams. Panelists from Gleiss Lutz, Hengeler Mueller and Pérez‑Llorca explained that AI now drafts complex...
Maruti Suzuki India received a draft income‑tax assessment of ₹5,786.4 crore for the 2022‑23 fiscal year. The company announced it will file objections before the dispute‑resolution panel. It emphasized that the order has no immediate effect on its operations, finances or...
The digital marketplace has moved from owning books, music and films to licensing them, placing user rights under contract terms rather than the Copyright Act. In Canadian higher‑education libraries, over 90% of acquisitions are licensed, forcing librarians to navigate complex...
Ballard Partners has signed a six‑month, $2 million agreement to represent the general command of the Libyan Armed Forces, advising on public‑policy positioning, communications, and U.S. government engagement. The contract automatically renews for successive six‑month periods unless either party provides 30‑days...
The SEC is weighing a shift from mandatory quarterly earnings reports to a biannual cadence, a move first floated by former President Donald Trump and championed by SEC Chair Paul Atkins, who aims to release a proposal by early 2026....
The Indian government will mandate QR‑code‑based digital certification for every retail shop, linking each outlet to a central compliance database. Shoppers can scan the code with a smartphone to see real‑time status on pricing, weights, and past violations. The scheme,...
Business owners often postpone addressing disputes, assuming they can resolve issues later, but such delays can cause claims to become time‑barred. A statute of limitations is a procedural deadline that, once missed, results in dismissal of the claim without relief....
London‑based Baker McKenzie reported that 17 of its 20 newly qualified associates will stay, delivering an 85% retention rate for the 2026 cohort. One of the retained lawyers is on a fixed‑term contract, which slightly alters the calculation to 80%...
President Trump issued an executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission to intensify enforcement against companies that falsely claim products are “Made in USA.” The FTC is now tasked with prioritizing investigations and penalties for misleading origin labeling across apparel...
Employers are likely to encounter intensified scrutiny over AI‑driven hiring after a class‑action lawsuit targets a recruitment software provider for alleged bias. The case, distinct from earlier AI litigation, highlights legal exposure for companies using automated decision‑making tools, especially in...
Baker McKenzie and Positive Luxury released the fourth edition of their ESG Policy Guide, warning luxury firms that maturing environmental, social and governance rules now demand concrete actions on circular design, packaging and supply‑chain traceability. Regulators across Europe, the U.S., Latin...
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case in which Exxon Mobil and Suncor argue that cities like Boulder, Colorado lack standing to sue for climate damages. The article contends that while the Court debates federal pre‑emption, the real...
World Vision Australia secured a Federal Court vexatious proceedings order against a former employee who, after being dismissed during his probationary period, launched multiple lawsuits alleging adverse action, unlawful termination, overtime under‑payment, and defamation. Justice Darryl Rangiah found the employee’s...
Macfarlanes announced a four‑partner promotion round for April 2026, cutting the intake to half of last year’s nine. The new partners span dispute resolution, private‑client, finance and employment, with women representing 50 % of the cohort. The promotion size sits in the...
Sweden is set to lower the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 13 for serious offences, prompting the government to modify prisons for juvenile detention. Rosersberg prison, among eight facilities, is being reconfigured to house up to 24 minors...
Panama Ports Company, a CK Hutchison unit, says Panama missed the March 13 deadline to respond to an ICC arbitration. The deadline concerned the government's attempt to unwind the Balboa and Cristóbal port concessions after a court deemed the contracts unconstitutional....
California’s Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies Law (FIPVCC) takes effect March 1 2026, imposing registration and annual demographic reporting on venture‑capital firms with any California nexus. Covered entities must disclose founder diversity data for every portfolio company, regardless of location,...
Canary Wharf Group (CWG) has created its first group general counsel position, appointing Rachel Walker to lead legal, governance, risk, compliance and insurance functions. Walker joins from Ares Management after senior roles at GLP Capital Partners, GLP Europe and a...
The Queensland Commission of Inquiry into CFMEU misconduct has turned its focus to the Cross River Rail project, hearing testimony from Delivery Authority chief Graeme Newton and senior contractors. The $5.4 billion rail initiative, largely funded by the state after limited...
HSF Kramer and Taylor Wessing announced senior IP hires in Germany and the UK, respectively. HSF Kramer appointed Philipp Cepl from DLA Piper as a partner in Düsseldorf, expanding its European patent‑litigation bench to three partners. Taylor Wessing’s UK practice brought in Henry Priestley from...
Tasmania announced modest reforms to its Right to Information (RTI) system, aiming to deliver cabinet documents more quickly. The changes stem from the "Getting Back on Track" review by Tim McCormack and Rick Snell, which received backing from the state...
Maryland’s Time to Care Act created a statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, but recent legislation has pushed back key dates. House Bill 102 delays employer and employee contributions to Jan 1 2027 and postpones benefit availability to between...
South Australia’s Electoral Act includes a truth‑in‑political‑advertising provision that makes it an offence to publish authorised election ads containing materially misleading facts. The state electoral commissioner can order withdrawals, publish retractions, impose fines or even void an election if the...
Mexico has introduced sweeping regulatory updates that force companies to overhaul internal controls across tax, trade, anti‑money‑laundering and labor domains. Firms must integrate materiality files for tax and foreign‑trade operations, revamp AML policies with automated monitoring, and prepare protocols for...
