Germany has kicked off a new Pharma and MedTech Dialogue that aims to develop new policies and regulatory reform proposals to re‑establish Germany as a competitive, innovation‑friendly location for life sciences R&D and manufacturing. The outcome of this dialogue shall be the basis for a new German Pharma and MedTech Strategy.
Outlook 2026: UK Civil Fraud & Business Disputes
Explore key UK civil fraud & business dispute trends for 2026: AI regulation, litigation funding reforms, procedural changes, APP fraud liability & deceit claims.
Trump 2.0 tariff tracker
According to President Trump, “Tariff is the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” Throughout his presidential campaign, Trump promised to use tariffs as a central part of his foreign policy strategy. His America First Trade Policy memorandum also directs the administration to review various tariff- and tariff-adjacent levers the United States could use to further
A Year On from UK Government Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
The authors wish to thank Joshua Saunders for his contributions to this post.
In February 2025 we reported on the UK government consultation on potential changes to UK copyright legislation in light of AI, Clock is Ticking for Responses to UK Government Consultation on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence | Global IP & Technology Law Blog
Canada – Financial Services in Focus: Volume 1
Navigating change in financial services requires foresight and agility. As regulatory landscapes evolve and new technologies reshape risk and compliance, institutions must proactively assess how these developments affect their operations, governance, and growth strategies. Our latest insights explore critical developments, from Canada’s Federal Budget 2025 and its implications for operating models and tax strategies, to
New Guidance Issued and Changes Underway for U.S. Outbound Investment Regime as 2026 NDAA Defense Bill Introduces Outbound Investment, Sanctions, and Biotech Updates
On December 18, 2025, President Trump signed the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (“NDAA”), a sweeping defense spending bill that brings a number of changes to the U.S. outbound investment security program, U.S. economic sanctions, and biotechnology restrictions relating to federal procurement. First, the NDAA includes the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (“COINS”) Act, which provides
President Trump Announces Section 232 Tariffs on Semiconductors and their Derivative Products
On January 14, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation entitled “Adjusting Imports of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment, and Their Derivative Products into the United States.” The proclamation imposes a 25% tariff under Section 232 on certain advanced computing chips that meet the technical specifications detailed in Annex I of the proclamation. The measure
United States and Taiwan Sign Agreement on Trade & Investment
On January 15, 2026, the United States and Taiwan agreed to a trade deal to establish “a strategic economic partnership … to decisively strengthen U.S. domestic semiconductor supply chains and secure America’s technological and industrial leadership.” While the text and full terms of the trade deal were not released, the Department of Commerce released a fact
Covington’s Guide to Ballot Measures
More than one billion dollars were spent in 2024 elections supporting or opposing state and local ballot measures. With high-profile and contentious issues expected to be on the ballot, such as congressional redistricting, AI regulation, minimum wage increases, and more, that number promises to be even larger in 2026. As state legislatures become more polarized
House Passes Remote Access Security Act to Limit Adversaries’ Remote Access to Critical Technology
On January 12, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelming passed (369-22) the Remote Access Security Act, modernizing U.S. export controls to address foreign adversaries’ remote access to controlled technologies through cloud computing services.
Currently, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) does not consider the provision of cloud computing