Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

On March 18, 2026, the UK government published its report (the Report) and impact assessment on the use of copyright works in the development of AI systems, following the UK Government’s consultation on Copyright and AI which launched in December 2024.

The Consultation

The Consultation aimed to explore how copyright could best support the potential

According to the German Ministry of Economics, the “German Gatekeeper Rule”[1] has proven to be an effective means of ensuring fair competition on digital markets. In its Evaluation, published earlier this month,[2] the Ministry praised the Rule for improving market conditions in the technology sector and promoting innovation and competition since it came

The following is part of our annual publication Selected Issues for Boards of Directors in 2026. Explore all topics or download the PDF.

Antitrust in 2025 was marked by policy developments and enforcement that, while remaining aggressive, became less overtly anti-business. The U.S. continued several Biden-era cases but became more open to settlements, while maintaining