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Insights and commentary on legal developments in the Middle East.
May 15, 2026
Active Enforcement of Saudi Arabia Privacy Regime: Implications for Businesses
Organizations should prioritize compliance efforts in light of mounting regulatory scrutiny and potential fines.
May 14, 2026
OCC Preempts Illinois Interchange Fee Law
The OCC issued two interim final actions preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, causing the Seventh Circuit to vacate and remand related proceedings to the district court.
May 07, 2026
European Commission Releases New EU Deforestation Regulation Measures
The measures include a new delegated act on scope, updated FAQs, and an updated guidance document.
May 06, 2026
EBA Consults on Simplifications to ESG Reporting Requirements
EBA is seeking to develop uniform reporting formats, frequencies, and instructions to ease the reporting burden on EU banks.
May 01, 2026
UK High Court: Legal Advice Privilege Can Extend to Intra-Client Communications and Documents
A new ruling in Aabar v. Glencore clarifies that legal privilege can apply to non-lawyer communications between authorised client personnel in certain circumstances.
April 29, 2026
EPA’s Draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List Targets Microplastics and Pharmaceuticals in Drinking Water
EPA’s decision, paired with a newly unveiled research program from the Department of Health and Human Services, increases scrutiny on these emerging contaminants.
April 24, 2026
FCA Consultation on Cryptoasset Perimeter Guidance: Key Points for DeFi and Web3 User Interfaces and Wallets
The guidance defines certain regulated cryptoasset activities broadly, potentially placing onerous authorisation obligations on DeFi and web3 user interfaces and wallets.
April 23, 2026
UK Regulators Confirm First Wave of Changes to the SMCR
The FCA and PRA have finalised Phase 1 reforms to ease the SMCR’s administrative burden on firms, while HM Treasury confirmed future legislative changes.
April 22, 2026
UK Government Consults on Shake-Up to Corporate Civil Enforcement Regime
The consultation proposes broad changes to the four-decades-old regime, including greater powers for the UK Insolvency Service and a new director “restrictions” regime.