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Gunnercooke | Are Privacy Notices Keeping up with Data Usage and Analytics?

Why marketers need to rethink how they communicate personal data use  In 2026, modern marketing principles will continue to run on insight and trends from consumers usage (of products and services) and interaction (on social media and e commerce platform).   From understanding customer journeys to personalising experiences, to utilising customer feedback (often in real time), data analytics fuel the connection between brands and consumers.  As these trends become less like “big data” and more real time marketing assets, they also risk becoming personally identifiable information. Analytics and technology allow someone’s existence to be predicted from consensus data such as where they order their pizza from and what cars they are test...

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Wilson Sonsini | U.S. Supreme Court Shakes Up Trump Tariff Tactics

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated ruling in the Learning Resources case, concluding that the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration since February 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unauthorized. The Court’s landmark 6-3 decision produced seven separate opinions with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, Neil Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Ketanji Brown Jackson in the majority, holding that “the power to unilaterally impose tariffs of unlimited amount, duration,...

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The Medical Link | Hiring In The U.S.? Understanding EOR Vs. PEO

If you’re planning to hire employees in the U.S., you’ve probably come across two common options: EOR (Employer of Record) and PEO (Professional Employer Organization). On the surface, they can sound similar—but they serve very different purposes, especially for international companies entering the U.S. market. Understanding the difference early can save you time, money, and a lot of confusion. What Is an Employer of Record (EOR)? An Employer of Record is a third party that legally employs workers on your behalf. This is often the fastest way...

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Troutman Pepper Locke | CFIUS 2.0? Request for Information Provides Unique Opportunity to Comment on the Foreign Investor Review Process

On February 6, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) issued a request for information (RFI) seeking public comment on a proposed Known Investor Program and how it could streamline the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) review process. The RFI does not itself change the current legal, regulatory, or policy landscape. Instead, Treasury is soliciting input from investors, U.S. businesses, and other stakeholders to inform potential reforms, while preserving CFIUS’s rigorous national security review. This RFI creates a...

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European Council | Council Signs off Simplification of Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence Requirements to Boost EU Competitiveness

With a view to boosting EU competitiveness, the Council gave today its final green light to a simplification of the sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies. This legislation simplifies the directives on corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD) and corporate sustainability due diligence (CS3D) by reducing the reporting burden and limiting the trickle-down effect of obligations on smaller companies. The Omnibus I simplification package reduces complexity and unnecessary barriers, cuts red tape, enhances efficiency and introduces more flexibility for companies that remain subject to its...

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World Bank | Updated Ukraine Recovery and Reconstruction Needs Assessment Released

Findings highlight the expanding footprint of destruction and the increasing complexity in restoring systems essential for economic recovery and social well‑being KYIV, Ukraine, February 23, 2026—Four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an updated joint Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA5) released today by the Government of Ukraine, the World Bank Group, the European Commission, and the United Nations currently estimates that as of 31 December 2025, the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is almost $588 billion (over €500 billion) over the next...

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Jaguar Freight | Switchover from IEEPA to Section 122 Tariffs

Notice: Switchover from IEEPA to Section 122 Tariffs in Effect As of 12:01 AM EST February 24, U.S. IEEPA Tariffs have been replaced with a new 10% Section 122 Tariff. This is the result of the U.S. Supreme Court striking down the long-debated IEEPA Tariffs last week, deeming them unlawful, and President Trump using his authority to replace them with the temporary (150-day) Section 122 tariff announced this past weekend. Be aware, an “on the water” exception may exist for goods...

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EIB | EIB Global Invests More than €3 Billion in Africa in 2025

  EIB Global invested €3.1 billion in Africa for 2025, backing impactful projects aligned with national priorities and the EU Global Gateway initiative. These new investments aim to boost sustainable development, foster stability and create jobs through win-win partnerships. 46% of activity dedicated to climate action and environmental sustainability. The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group deployed more than €9 billion through EIB Global, its arm for international partnerships and development finance, in 2025. Of this figure, Africa received €3.1 billion – a third...

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KeyBank | FX Daily Report – February 24, 2026

The U.S. dollar strengthened against a basket of its peers by about 0.2% Tuesday morning as traders seek clarity on new tariff measures. A slew of Federal Reserve officials are slated to speak today, followed by February’s consumer confidence survey due at 10am. The dollar has lost about 0.5% year-to-date.   The British pound weakened slightly against the dollar on Tuesday following modest gains in the prior two trading sessions, as traders awaited comments from Bank of England Governor...

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Fox Rothschild | With the Tariffs Struck Down, Now the Refund Fight Begins

Key Points Importers who paid IEEPA duties in 2025–2026 have legal a basis for refunds but must take affirmative steps to recover. Only the IEEPA additional ad valorem duty component is refundable — not MFN, Section 232, or Section 301 duties. Refund rights belong to the importer of record; downstream buyers must recover through contract or assignment. Importers can join existing protective refund litigation in the U.S. Court of International Trade. The Merits Are Decided — Refunds Are Not The U.S....

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