Rights of the accused (part two) − Trials and tribulations: ensuring access to justice in a trial process
13 Apr 2026 1000 - 1100 JST
Webinar
A jurisdictional analysis of acquiring and managing global client intellectual property portfolios
14 Apr 2026 1300 - 1400 BST
Webinar
26th IBA/ABA Annual US and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference
15 Apr - 17 Apr 2026
Rome , Italy
Volatility in Global Trade and Supply Chain Structures - challenges of constant adaptation
15 Apr - 16 Apr 2026
Munich , Germany
IBA Annual Litigation Forum - The world has lost its compass: we need to talk about litigators!
15 Apr - 17 Apr 2026
Madrid , Spain
IBA Young Litigators Seminar 2026
15 Apr 2026
Madrid , Spain
Publications
Ad tech class actions and broader implications for the regulation of digital services in Australia
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 07, 2026
The H-1B cap season in 2026: wage inflation and a $100,000 barrier to entry
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.
Released on Mar 31, 2026
Panama’s multi-layered migration framework: an emerging platform for global mobility
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
New global mobility challenges: a guide for multinational corporations in 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