The DUAA introduces several reforms to UK data protection law, but their implications are relatively limited in practice.
By Gail E. Crawford, Fiona M. Maclean, Danielle van der Merwe, Calum Docherty, and Amy Smyth
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (the DUAA) was enacted on 19 June 2025 and amends
The administration has signaled a potential softening of cyber regulation for domestic entities, with increasing focus on national security priorities and preparing for the future.
By Antony (Tony) Kim and Michael H. Rubin
The Trump administration’s focus on reshaping the cyber regulatory environment continues with executive order 14306, “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s
Government plans to supercharge the digital assets industry, with crypto dealing and custody regimes the icing on the cake for a holistic regulatory framework.
By Simon Hawkins, Adrian Fong, and Sam Maxson
On 26 June 2025, the Hong Kong Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB) issued its second policy statement on the development
DOJ emphasizes need to come into full compliance with its new rule by July 8.
By Jennifer Archie, Heather B. Deixler, Clayton Northouse, Michael Rubin, Max Mazzelli, Brianna Gordon, and Kiara Vaughn
On April 11, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) released guidance regarding its final rule, known
The draft law proposes a data embassy ecosystem and comprehensive framework in Saudi Arabia, promoting its position as a global AI hub.
By Brian Meenagh, Ksenia Koroleva, and Faisal Imam*
On April 14, 2025, Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) issued a consultation draft of a “Global AI Hub
The president’s actions aim to bolster coal production and exports and coal-fired power generation, highlighting the importance of coal to US economic and national security.
By Karl Karg, Devin M. O’Connor, Stacey VanBelleghem, and Bisi Ogunmefun
On April 8, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order (Order) to boost coal production and
An executive order and related legislation centralizes Bitcoin and digital asset holdings across the federal government to optimize oversight and management of crypto as a US reserve asset.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Arthur S. Long, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, Connor Jobes, and Deric Behar
On March
The guidelines specify the requirements for data controllers to conduct risk assessments related to the transfer or disclosure of personal data outside the Kingdom.
By Brian Meenagh, Calum Docherty, Faisal Imam,* and Ksenia Koroleva
The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has released non-binding guidelines for assessing risks when transferring or
The Staff stated that most meme coins are not subject to federal securities laws or SEC fraud enforcement; who will oversee meme coins remains an open question.
By Jenny Cieplak, Zachary Fallon, Ghaith Mahmood, Yvette D. Valdez, Stephen P. Wink, and Deric Behar
On February 27, 2025, the Securities and
The Clean Industrial Deal aims to establish a joint roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation.
By Paul Davies, Michael Green, JP Sweny, Alexander Buckeridge-Hocking, Toon Dictus, and Nick Scott
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission (the Commission) unveiled the Clean Industrial Deal (the Deal), a strategy designed to bolster Europe’s