Dentons - Insights

New rules, new risks: What Alberta employers need to know

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Canada: Join Dentons’ Employment & Labor team for a practical discussion of recent employment law developments and emerging issues affecting Alberta employers, including employment agreements, terminations, employee resignations and benefits following termination.

Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation clarifies ADGM court jurisdiction

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

United Arab Emirates: The Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation has clarified that a party’s address or geographical connection with Reem Island or Al Maryah Island is not, without more, sufficient to establish the jurisdiction of the ADGM courts. In its judgment of 11 June 2026, the Court emphasised the need to identify the specific statutory or transactional connecting factor that engages ADGM jurisdiction. The decision provides an important reminder for disputes practitioners to look beyond geography and carefully assess the legal basis and supporting evidence for ADGM court jurisdiction.

Bill C-40: The Defence Investment Agency may become a Crown corporation – Why does it matter?

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Canada: On October 6, 2026, the federal government introduced Bill C-40, the Strengthening Canada’s Defence Sector Act, which proposes to establish the Canadian Corporation for Defence Investment (the CCDI) as a Crown corporation.

Episode 112: Transforming Canadian hemp into sustainable materials

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Canada: Join Heather Barnhouse, Partner in our Edmonton office, as she explores women in leadership and entrepreneurship, and the ecosystem that supports them. In this episode, Heather welcomes Lelia Lawson, Chief Technology Officer and founder of Zylotex. Lelia shares how her lifelong interest in science, creativity and textiles led her to transform underused Canadian hemp straw into advanced, sustainable fibres. She also discusses the realities of building a research-driven company, from funding and commercialization to the value of mentorship, collaboration and taking one step at a time.

Episode 30: Who Owns the Curb? Robots, Sidewalks & the Soul of the City

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Canada: Dentons is proud to share this special episode in partnership with the Intelligent Community Forum (www.intelligentcommunity.org). Lou Zacharilla, ICF co-founder, speaks with Bern Grush, Executive Director of the Urban Robotics Foundation, and John G. Jung, ICF co-founder, about the growing role of robots and artificial intelligence in our cities and communities.

New York's New Personnel File Law: What Employers Need to Know Before November 8

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New York employers are preparing for a significant shift in workplace transparency. A new law taking effect on November 8 will give current and former employees broad rights to access personnel records while imposing strict response and recordkeeping obligations on employers.

Shield and Screen: FDI, M&A and the new architecture of European defense investment

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Europe’s defense sector is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions with rising budgets, accelerated rearmament programs, and the consolidation of the European defense industrial base.

The Next Major M&A Opportunity in Central America: Energy, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Infrastructure

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Costa Rica: The region’s biggest opportunity may not lie in data centers themselves, but in the energy assets that make them possible. The growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating new opportunities for private capital, power generation consolidation, and the development of regional investment platforms. In this article, Eduardo Zúñiga from our Costa Rica office explores how the convergence of energy, connectivity, and regulation could reshape the mergers and acquisitions landscape across Central America. Discover the opportunities that could redefine the future of regional infrastructure and where the real value lies in this new wave of investment.

UK Autumn Budget 2026 – The Scottish Perspective

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday 28 October 2026, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon John Healey delivered his first Autumn Budget under Andy Burnham's Labour Government. The Government has characterised the Budget as providing "breathing space" for households and businesses while laying the foundations for longer-term growth.

Reforma a la Ley Aduanera 2026

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mexico: El 23 de octubre de 2026 se publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) el Decreto por el que se reforman y adicionan diversas disposiciones de la Ley Aduanera. La reforma tiene como objetivo primordial combatir la subvaluación de mercancías y fortalecer las facultades de comprobación de la autoridad aduanera. El Decreto entrará en vigor el 1 de enero de 2027.