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The Care Quality Commission’s Gambling Harms Team won the Collaborative Practice Award at the Institute of Regulation Awards for designing a pioneering assessment framework for gambling‑harm treatment services. Commissioned by GambleAware and the Gambling Commission, the team built the framework from scratch for 14 voluntary‑sector providers serving vulnerable individuals. By convening an external advisory group of frontline staff, clinicians, commissioners and lived‑experience representatives, they co‑produced a tool that fostered sector‑wide trust and shared ownership. The award highlights the regulator’s ability to extend its remit through cross‑sector collaboration.
The Ontario Securities Commission sued Emerge Canada Inc. for allegedly diverting investor funds into its own and U.S. affiliate accounts, breaching fiduciary duties and internal‑control standards. A Capital Markets Tribunal hearing on March 23, 2026, considered the firm’s request to call three...
Influencer Yeferson Cossio, with nearly 20 million TikTok followers, detonated a chemical odor device on Avianca flight AV46 from Bogotá to Madrid on March 11, 2026. The stink bomb released an unpleasant smell mid‑Atlantic, raising safety concerns in the pressurised cabin. Avianca invoked...
UK law firm Eversheds Sutherland has bolstered its London IP practice by hiring Ruth Hoy, DLA Piper’s managing partner, and partner Huw Cookson, both IP litigation specialists. Hoy, a leading brand‑management litigator, joins after two decades at DLA Piper, while Cookson brings...
A Dominican national illegally residing in the United States pleaded guilty in Rhode Island federal court to a decade‑long scheme that used stolen identities to obtain roughly $75,000 in Medicaid, SNAP and unemployment benefits. Jesus Matos Perez admitted to illegal...
A federal judge left open a potentially massive liability for the nation’s biggest municipal‑bond underwriters over $13.46 billion of Puerto Rico bonds. The court‑appointed trustee, Drivetrain LLC, is seeking the return of $84.2 million in underwriting fees and $1.32 billion in swap‑termination fees,...
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. permanently blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, ruling it constituted unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination under the First Amendment. The order, which sought to withdraw taxpayer support because...
Gibraltar issued its first licence to prediction‑market operator Predict Street Ltd on March 26, positioning the sector as a potential growth engine. The move follows steep UK gambling tax hikes that threaten the territory’s remote‑gaming revenues, which contribute about one‑third of...
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) responded on 2 April 2026 to the FCA’s Mills Review, which examined AI’s long‑term impact on retail finance. Early analysis suggests AI contributed to roughly 35% of initial assessment responses, improving consumer argument clarity but also creating...
On 1 April 2026 the UK Financial Conduct Authority refreshed its Buy‑Now‑Pay‑Later (BNPL) webpage, issuing formal directions for the temporary permissions regime (TPR). Firms may submit a notification form to register for temporary permission starting 15 May 2026, pay a £280 fee (approximately $356),...
Mishcon de Reya announced that 13 lawyers have been elevated to equity partnership in its latest promotion round. The firm did not promote any junior‑level associates, breaking from its usual tiered promotion practice. The decision arrives amid a competitive legal...
In February 2026 Kenya introduced its first comprehensive Artificial Intelligence Bill, establishing an independent Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner – dubbed the “digital sheriff” – with sweeping powers to inspect AI systems, access training data, and enforce compliance. The...
The Federal Aviation Administration has published special conditions for ZeroAvia’s 600 kW electric engine, issuing a Final Rule in the Federal Register. The move marks a major step toward type certification of the company’s hydrogen‑electric powertrain intended for 10‑20‑seat commercial aircraft....
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued an open letter urging all road fuel retailers to register with the government’s Fuel Finder platform and to report any price changes within 30 minutes. Starting 1 May 2026, the CMA will actively enforce...
Prediction‑market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have signed partnership deals with major news outlets such as CNN, CNBC, Dow Jones and Yahoo Finance, embedding real‑time betting data into editorial content. The agreements are opaque, with no disclosed financial terms, while the...
A recent VinciWorks poll of 464 HR professionals reveals that 12% of UK employers still provide no sexual‑harassment training, and only 5% rate their programs as excellent. From 6 April 2026, the Employment Rights Act classifies sexual‑harassment disclosures as protected whistleblowing, with...
Lasbery Oludimu, a former head of legal in Nigeria’s oil‑and‑gas sector, pivoted to digital assets and now serves as Vice President of Operations at Yellow Card, overseeing product and regulatory functions across more than 20 African markets. Her transition was...
Bridger Aerospace, a Montana‑based aerial firefighting firm, appointed Justin Mogford as general counsel, effective April, replacing James Muchmore after a decade of service. Mogford joins from Bristow Group, where he led the legal function for its advanced air mobility division...
The Financial Reporting Advisory Board (FRAB) released an updated set of Terms of Reference on 2 April 2026, following its March meeting. The document, originally published in 2013, defines FRAB’s mandate to guide the UK government’s financial reporting framework that underpins public...
The European Commission is pushing a digital omnibus that would scale back GDPR protections to unlock pseudonymized data for AI development, aiming to keep Europe competitive with the United States and China. Lawmakers in the European Parliament and a majority...
A senior High Court judge has been formally warned after a backlog of 45 judgments accumulated over the past year, prompting concerns about case‑delay impacts on litigants. The Judicial Conduct Office highlighted the judge’s failure to meet statutory timelines, while...
The Global Legal Post has released the third edition of its *Law Over Borders* Comparative Guide to Fashion Law, edited by Julia Holden of Trevisan & Cuonzo. The guide offers a jurisdiction‑by‑jurisdiction analysis of brand protection, e‑commerce, marketing and emerging sustainability requirements,...
Constantine Law, a consultant‑led employment and regulatory specialist, announced the addition of two senior partners, James Baker and Julie Goodway, expanding its employment team to 20 partners and 27 fee‑earning staff. Baker arrives from Lee & Thompson after more than two decades...
Amped Software will host Amped Connect US 2026 on June 1, 2026 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, targeting professionals who handle video evidence. The one‑day event promises a customized agenda focused on real investigative challenges and courtroom presentations. Registrants who...
Thames Water is nearing an agreement with regulator Ofwat that would exempt it from new fines through 2030, provided it meets investment commitments. The proposal, driven by its £3bn ($3.8bn) emergency funding creditors, aims to replace penalties with performance‑based undertakings....
Lawfront, a private‑equity‑backed legal services platform, announced the acquisition of Reading‑based boutique Field Seymour Parkes. The deal adds roughly 30 lawyers and expands Lawfront’s presence in the South East, complementing its existing UK network. Field Seymour Parkes, known for corporate...
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has ordered the immediate shutdown of Essex‑based law firm Rainer Hughes after suspecting dishonesty by its manager, Sanjay Panesar, and possible breaches of accounts rules. The intervention, overseen by north‑west firm Stephensons, affects a practice of...
President Donald Trump is weighing the removal of Attorney General Pam Bondi, whose tenure has been marred by an Epstein‑related subpoena and criticism for not pursuing political opponents aggressively. Sources say Trump’s top candidate to replace her is EPA Administrator...
In early 2025 the Trump administration created large national defense areas along the U.S. southern border, placing the land under military jurisdiction and allowing soldiers to assist in immigration enforcement. Federal prosecutors subsequently filed a surge of military trespass charges—over...
Align Capital Partners has secured roughly $405 million for a continuation fund dedicated to Proceed, its tech‑enabled legal services platform. The capital will support Proceed’s next phase of growth, including product development and potential acquisitions. The continuation vehicle allows existing investors...
HM Revenue and Customs has told UK vaping businesses to register for a new excise duty regime or face a trading ban from October 2026. The scheme introduces a duty stamp on all vape liquids, including non‑nicotine products, with a...
A High Court judge, Mr Justice Derek Sweeting, was issued a formal warning for misconduct due to significant delays in delivering judgments in two separate cases. The first case saw an 11‑month gap between the July 2024 hearing and the final...
Weightmans, a Liverpool‑based firm with over 1,500 lawyers across ten UK offices, announced mergers with London’s Elborne Mitchell and Leeds‑based Myton Law effective 1 April 2026. Elborne Mitchell adds insurance, employment and commercial expertise, while Myton Law brings a niche focus on...
The FCA will launch its new UK Consumer Composite Investments (CCI) regime on 6 April 2026, replacing the EU‑PRIIPs and UCITS KID templates with a flexible, consumer‑focused Product Summary Document (PSD) backed by a Core Product Information (CPI) file. The rules remove...
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has reopened its Singapore office, marking a strategic return to the Asian market after a three‑year absence. The move is positioned as a cornerstone of the firm’s broader push to capture the region’s booming private‑equity (PE) activity. By...
Australia’s government has passed the Copyright Amendment Bill, extending the 1986 Copyright Act to address “orphan works” – creative material whose owners cannot be identified or located. The reform permits public use of such works, especially in education, for a...
The Western Australian government introduced a sweeping ban on trawling in the Pilbara fishing zone on 1 January, citing severe risk to demersal species such as pink snapper and dhufish. Commercial operators Sea Harvest Group and Westmore Seafoods allege the ban...
The UK government is drafting changes to the National Planning Policy Framework to make it easier to approve intensive livestock farms after sustained lobbying by the British Poultry Council. The proposal would raise the threshold for refusing applications on environmental...
Latham & Watkins has engaged boutique firm Fountain Court to defend online trading platform Plus500 in a securities group action. The litigation, filed by a coalition of investors, alleges misrepresentations in Plus500's disclosures. Latham will oversee strategy while Fountain Court...
On April 2, 2026, a senior private capital partner left McDermott Will & Emery to join rival US firm Proskauer Rose. The lateral hire brings over 15 years of experience handling private equity and venture capital transactions across technology and...
Ardmore will appeal a High Court ruling that applies the Building Safety Act 2022 to its entire corporate group, imposing a £14.9 million fire‑safety defects bill after its main contracting arm entered administration. The judgment in Crest Nicholson v Ardmore grants...
AUSTRAC has ordered payment platform MHITS Limited to appoint an external auditor to verify its anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing (AML/CTF) compliance. The directive follows a broader supervisory campaign that previously targeted WorldRemit and Airwallex and issued sector‑wide warnings about...
Australia’s competition watchdog fined Photobook Shop AU$39,600 (≈US$26,100) for orchestrating undisclosed influencer endorsements, marking the first penalty of its kind under Australian Consumer Law. The retailer gave influencers products worth $50‑$400 and required them to omit any mention of sponsorship, even...
The FCA will classify bullying, harassment and related workplace misconduct as regulatory breaches starting 1 September 2026, extending its Code of Conduct beyond financial wrongdoing. Firms must treat such non‑financial misconduct as a compliance issue, updating reporting channels, disciplinary processes and senior‑management...
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a sole proprietor who is also the sole employee need only give a 120‑day workers’ compensation notice to the employer, not to the insurer. The ruling reversed a Commonwealth Court decision that had required...
Germany and Italy have tabled a joint proposal to give the EU a “kill switch” for foreign stablecoins that operate through multi‑issuer, cross‑border structures. The draft would require the European Banking Authority to ban any token whose home‑country regulatory regime...
The English private rented sector showed a marked slowdown in rent growth during March as landlords and tenants appear to be holding off on new contracts ahead of the Renters’ Rights Act, which takes effect on 1 May. Goodlord’s rental index...
Financial institutions are increasingly relying on independent AML/CTF audits to evaluate the effectiveness of their anti‑money‑laundering and counter‑terrorist‑financing controls. The audit function employs risk‑based sampling of high‑risk transactions and verifies compliance reporting to senior management and the board. Findings are...
Trade compliance and export documentation are essential for firms conducting cross‑border sales, ensuring legal adherence and smooth customs clearance. Exporters must furnish a suite of papers—including commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and export licenses—to banks before any financing...
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has finalized rules that require customers who permanently abolish their gas connections to pay a cost‑reflective fee, ending state caps that previously spread removal costs across remaining users. Distributors will also be mandated to...
