DOJ rule to implement Executive Order 14117, which restricts the exchange of sensitive personal data with certain “countries of concern,” took effect April 8.
On 27 February 2025, the EU's Court of Justice delivered its ruling on a case referred to it by the French Cour de Cassation concerning whether or not asymmetric jurisdiction clauses are valid as a matter of EU law; specifically, under Article 25(1) of the recast Brussels Regulation1 (the "Recast
Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) has issued Circular No. 23, providing instructions on the new text of Article 64 of the Tax Code – also known as the Tax Reform.
One of the most profound concerns about the rise of artificial intelligence is the potential erosion of authentic human interaction. The convenience of digital platforms and virtual assistants, while liberating in many ways, also runs the risk of isolating us from one another.
On April 2, 2025, Pré-Sal Petróleo S.A. (“PPSA”) published the Draft Tender Protocol of the 5th Auction (“5th Auction”) for the sale of national oil from the Mero, Búzios, Sépia, Itapu e Bacalhau fields (“Draft Tender Protocol”).
The recent imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government has introduced significant complexities in contractual performance and risk allocation. It is important to assess how these tariffs may influence material adverse change (“MAC”) and force majeure clauses within your contracts....
On April 11, 2025, the Trump administration’s Alien Registration Requirement went into effect. All noncitizens ages 14 and older are now required to “register” with the U.S. government in accordance with the published procedures and carry proof of their registration at all times....
