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September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026
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August 20, 2026
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November 5, 2026
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Saudi Arabia: Implementing Regulations and Practical Implications of the New Enforcement Law
New regulations tighten commercial paper registration, require notice to corporate debtors, and shield attaching creditors from fictitious debts after attachment.
November 5, 2026
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Recent Developments for Directors — November 2026
A quarterly update for US public companies from the Public Company Representation Practice.
November 4, 2026
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Beyond the Midterms: What the 2026 Midterm Election Results Mean for Congressional Investigations
Latham’s Congressional Investigations team breaks down the election results, discusses what companies should expect from the new Congress, and shares practical takeaways for preparing now.
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The Latham US IPO Guide
An insider's guide to the IPO process in the United States.
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The Book of Jargon Series – Word of the Day®
The Book of Jargon® is a series of practice area and industry-specific glossaries published by Latham & Watkins.
Side-Car
a facility which the Borrower incurs in lieu of, but in accordance with the restrictions contained in the Incremental Facility but which is documented outside of the Facility Agreement.
Word of the Day®
Algorithm
a system for solving a specific class of problems. Algorithms are the step-by-step instructions given to a computer in order to produce a desired outcome. In the Cryptocurrency world, each Consensus model follows a certain Algorithm.
Word of the Day®
Unit Majority
during the Subordination Period, means at least a majority of the aggregate number of Outstanding Common Units and Outstanding Subordinated Units, voting as separate classes. After the Subordination Period, means at least a majority of the aggregate number of Outstanding Common Units.
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Dry Closing
a lending transaction in which all of the documents are executed and delivered but no money flows, pending satisfaction of one or more Conditions Subsequent, at which point the Financial Closing will occur (i.e., the loans will be made).
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Hard Call
a prepayment premium that has to be paid both for Voluntary Prepayments and Mandatory Prepayments. Even a Hard Call provision may include negotiated exceptions for certain Mandatory Prepayment provisions.
Word of the Day®
In each episode of Connected With Latham, we discuss ideas, developments, and trends shaping the global economy.
November 03, 2026
Eighth Circuit Affirms Vacatur of Federal Reserve Debit Interchange Fee Cap
The decision requires a different cost methodology for regulated debit interchange fees but preserves the FRB’s discretion to develop workable replacement standards within the boundaries of the authorizing statute.
November 02, 2026
Preparing for Congressional Investigations Following the Midterm Elections
Private sector entities should plan to respond to potentially more, broader, and accelerated investigations following changes in oversight tactics.
November 02, 2026
Proposition 45 Would Establish New CEQA Rules for Essential Projects
Deadlines for environmental review and new limits on CEQA litigation would apply to qualifying projects, including certain pending proceedings and lawsuits.
October 30, 2026
European Commission Proposes Targeted Delays to EU Methane Regulation Requirements
The proposal postpones certain importer obligations and methane intensity provisions, citing rising costs and strained energy supply.
October 27, 2026
DOE Opens Section 45Z Emissions Value Request Process
The long-awaited pathway allows clean fuel producers whose fuel types, feedstocks, or pathways fall outside the emissions rate table to secure Provisional Emissions Rates.
October 15, 2026
Open for Registration: SDAIA Adds Controller Registration for Foreign Entities
Foreign companies without a presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that are covered by the Personal Data Protection Law must now register with SDAIA.
October 14, 2026
FCA Sets Out Expectations on Firms’ Governance Arrangements
Findings from a multi-firm review in the benchmarks sector can help all firms ensure their governance arrangements are calibrated effectively.
October 12, 2026
D.C. Circuit Upholds EPA’s PFOS and PFOA Hazardous Substance Rule
The decision unlocks the full suite of CERCLA liability for PFOA and PFOS used historically across a wide array of value chains.