This article examines class actions in Australia alleging anti-competitive conduct in the ad tech sector. Drawing on the findings of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s inquiries, the article analyses the claims under Australian competition law and considers the broader implications for proposed sector-specific digital services regulation.
Released on Apr 7, 2026
The latest H 1B cap registration cycle has unfolded amid unusually rapid and significant policy shifts driven by the Trump Administration’s restrictive immigration stance. Although the H 1B programme has long faced incremental regulatory tightening, recent developments mark a more profound transformation. Two measures in particular, the adoption of a far more aggressive prevailing wage structure and the introduction of a $100,000 fee via presidential proclamation have reshaped not only programme mechanics but also the pool of viable participants. Collectively, these changes signal a move away from a high volume, lottery based system toward a de facto merit and capital based selection model.
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mobility and investment-based residence within a diversified legal structure. Built progressively over decades, this multi-layered architecture is increasingly positioning Panama as a strategic platform for global mobility and regional business operations.
Released on Mar 31, 2026
In 2026, US employment immigration has shifted from a predictable system to a high-cost, merit-based framework. Key changes include a $100,000 ‘entry fee’ for overseas H-1Bs, a wage-weighted lottery and intensified vetting. These barriers are transforming global mobility into a strategic capital expenditure. Consequently, multinational corporations are pivoting toward distributed models, moving roles to satellite hubs in Canada and Mexico to avoid prohibitive costs and administrative delays. This ‘pay-to-play’ environment is pricing out mid-sized firms, creating a specialised labour vacuum and redefining immigration as a boardroom-level geopolitical strategy.
Released on Mar 31, 2026
Turkey’s short term work authorisation, Cross Border Service Provider (CBSP), is an excellent expansion to cross-border mobility options. CBSP is a work permit exemption which needs no visa sponsorship. It allows foreign nationals to perform consultative work in Turkey – without the need for a work permit. CBSP allows activities including conducting business, market or scientific research, providing training on business techniques and other forms of consulting. A consultant or trainer sent by their employer or working as an independent consultant can use CBSP for up to 90 days, thus reducing significantly time and procedural burdens
Released on Mar 31, 2026
The proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) represents a significant step in the evolution of the European electronic communications law, replacing the existing directive-based framework with a directly applicable regulation. By centralising competences in areas such as market entry authorisation, spectrum management and enforcement, the DNA recalibrates the balance of powers between the EU and national authorities, with far-reaching implications in terms of state autonomy and market integration.
Released on Mar 26, 2026
Over the past three years, the European debate on digital networks has been largely dominated by the discussion on the level playing field, namely how to balance relationships and interests between connectivity operators and large over-the-top (OTT) platforms within the digital ecosystem. In this contribution, I will try to show how, behind the apparent technical neutrality of the EU Digital Networks Act proposal, lies a redefinition of the regulatory vocabulary on interconnection, net neutrality and the role of over the top infrastructures, which may profoundly affect future relationships between telcos and OTTs even in the absence of a true ‘fair share’ regime.
Released on Mar 26, 2026
On 21 January 2026, the European Commission published the long-awaited proposal for a Digital Network Act (DNA). This article explores the prospects of the DNA’s implementation, the surrounding debates by EU Member States regarding its effectiveness and how much of a change it really is from the previous Directive.
Released on Mar 26, 2026
This article explores the carefully reasoned decision in Commission for Communications Regulation v Sky Ireland Ltd, on whether contracts described as being of ‘indeterminate duration’, but containing a fixed minimum commitment period, fall within the scope of an EU Directive. This judgement sets out important clarifications on regarding contract law not only in Ireland, but addresses a structural feature common across EU telecommunications markets and grapples with the balance between formal contractual characterisation and the functional reality of consumer lock-in.
Released on Mar 26, 2026
France is experiencing a sustained and increasing involvement of its national authorities in the regulation of cloud services and generative artificial intelligence (AI). Through the combined efforts of the Government, the French Competition Authority (Autorité de la concurrence) (FCA) and the telecoms regulator (ARCEP) – and in anticipation of recent European instruments (the Data Act, the Digital Markets Act and the Artificial Intelligence Act) – a hybrid framework is emerging. This model, which integrates competition law and sector-specific regulation, may serve as a blueprint for other jurisdictions.
Released on Mar 26, 2026
This article examines Article 323-3-2 of the French Criminal Code, which criminalises certain conduct by online platform providers. Recent amendments have increased penalties and extended the provision’s scope, prompting high-profile criminal investigations. This analysis explores potential legal challenges based on incompatibility with EU provisions and definitional uncertainties.
Released on Mar 26, 2026
This article examines Colombia’s Law 2489 of 2025 and its draft implementing decree, which establish a regulatory framework for the protection of children and adolescents in digital environments, and identifies key legal questions arising from their implementation.
Released on Mar 26, 2026
Brazil’s Federal Government has submitted Bill No 4,675/2025 to the Brazilian Congress, proposing to grant the Brazilian antitrust authority (CADE) ex ante regulatory powers over digital markets, including the designation of systemically relevant platforms and imposition of special obligations, aligning Brazil with the global trend toward platform regulation.
Released on Mar 26, 2026
This article examines India’s 2025 SIM-binding directions and explains how continuous SIM-linked identity verification aims to curb telecom-enabled cyber fraud, while also raising important technical, operational and privacy considerations.
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Romania’s foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime has been further refined through Emergency Government Ordinance No 17/2026, introducing measures aimed at enhancing legal clarity, strengthening national security safeguards and aligning the national framework with the EU cooperation mechanism established under Regulation (EU) 2019/452. The amendments expand the scope of review to include asset acquisitions in sensitive sectors, increase the notification threshold and introduce procedural simplifications such as shorter review timelines and full digitalisation of the filing process. By clarifying the interaction between FDI screening and merger control, and introducing targeted exemptions for certain intra-group restructurings, the revised framework seeks to reduce administrative burden while improving predictability for investors and authorities alike.
Released on Mar 20, 2026
For many firms, directories remain one of the most resource-intensive marketing exercises they undertake, yet also one of the least strategically considered. When approached differently, the process can generate significant return on investment across business development, client relationships, competitive intelligence and talent strategy. The key is to start viewing directories as a year-round strategic process.
Released on Mar 19, 2026
VK Rajah SC gave a thought-provoking speech advocating for accountability in arbitration at the IBA Arb40 Symposium 2026 in Abu Dhabi.
Released on Mar 19, 2026
Arbitration Committee member Angel Ganev discusses his professional background, trends in arbitration including Bulgaria’s Arbitration Act, and the benefits of Arbitration Committee membership
Released on Mar 19, 2026
On 1 August 2025 the Law on Amendments and Supplements to the International Commercial Arbitration Act (LASICAA) was published in the State Gazette, No 63. This legislation rebranded the previously existing International Commercial Arbitration Act to the more comprehensive Arbitration Act (AA) and introduced number of substantial changes.
Released on Mar 19, 2026
This article examines the M&A technology landscape in Turkey, analysing record transaction volumes in 2025, the regulatory framework governing merger control and sector-specific approvals, and critical due diligence considerations. It provides a practical guide for domestic and cross-border transactions in the Turkish technology, media and telecommunication sector.
Released on Mar 13, 2026
Venezuela is entering an extraordinary, tightly managed second opening. President Nicolás Maduro’s capture and imprisonment in the United States on 3 January 2026, and the swift transfer of power to interim president Delcy Rodríguez, have created a transition in which politics, law and investment are all being reshaped under explicit US supervision.
Released on Mar 13, 2026