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Indiana Supreme Court Eliminates ‘Special Chattel’ Requirement for Criminal Conversion of Money

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

On April 9, 2026, the Indiana Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Harper v. S&H Leasing, LLC that significantly changes the landscape for statutory conversion claims involving money in Indiana.

New consent pathway for overseas investors to buy New Zealand property could create tax residency risk

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

New Zealand: From 6 March 2026, holders of an Active Investor Plus residency by investment visa or one of the predecessor visas (together, Investment Visas) may purchase or build a residential home in New Zealand through a new targeted consent pathway under the Overseas Investment Act 2005. This new pathway represents a significant opportunity for Investment Visa holders, but it also carries an important tax risk that investors should obtain advice on and may need to carefully manage.

Organic Law for the Acceleration and Optimization of Administrative Procedures

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Venezuela: The Organic Law for the Acceleration and Optimization of Administrative Procedures was recently enacted, published in Special Official Gazette No. 7,018 of April 8, 2026 ("Law").

Pulse Newsletter April 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Netherlands: Welcome to the April edition of the Pulse Newsletter of Dentons Amsterdam Office.

Renters' Rights Act 2025: implications for student lettings from 1 May 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

United Kingdom: From 1 May 2026, the Renters' Rights Act 2025 (RRA) will fundamentally reshape the assured tenancy regime.

The legal dispute between VPBank – Novaland and Customers at the appellate level: practical lessons for the parties

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Vietnam: Appellate judgment No. 1689/2025/DS-PT dated 26 December 2025 of the People’s Court of Ho Chi Minh City set aside the partly deficient first-instance judgment No. 1446/2025/DS-ST dated 30 September 2025 issued by the People’s Court of Area 7 - Ho Chi Minh City, citing serious procedural violations as well as errors in the application of substantive law and the assessment of evidence. The key legal issues addressed by the appellate court are summarized in this article.

Ukrainian government approves quotas and RES auction schedule for 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Ukraine: On April 1, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved Resolution 298-p, which sets out quotas on renewable energy sources for 2026–2029 as well as the 2025 RES auction schedule.

Employers' duty to exercise due diligence and respect prospective employees' existing contracts: A review of the judgment in suit no. NICN/LA/601/2018 – Overland Airways Ltd v Wasiu Durojaiye Hussain & Dornier Aviation

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Nigeria: In today’s high-stakes corporate environment, talent acquisition has been a predominant focus for companies and employers seeking to gain a competitive advantage. Organisations routinely invest significant resources in training and developing employees as skilled talent is both an asset and a strategic advantage for an employer.

Labor and employment case updates and trends April 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

South Korea: One month into the enforcement of the "Yellow Envelope Act" (amended Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act), the order of bargaining between prime contractors and subcontractors is being rapidly reshaped.

Open Finance Framework in Colombia – Decree 0368 of 2026

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Colombia: The Colombian Government issued Decree 0368 of 2026, amending Decree 2555 of 2010 regarding the open finance system. The decree establishes a mandatory framework for the access, sharing, and processing of personal data and financial information within the financial system.