IPTI’s usual monthly newsletter – the “President’s Message” – contains, inter alia, a number of summarised news articles from around the world. This IPTI publication – “Property Tax in the News” – contains some of the more interesting news articles concerning property taxes in North America and Europe which is where many of our members have a particular interest. Links to these and more, similarly summarised, articles – from North America, Europe and around the globe – can be found...

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Under Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, Arthur Cox sponsors a Dublin event on the future of European company law and the “EU Inc.” / 28th regime proposals, with keynotes from EU Commissioner Michael McGrath and Irish Minister Peter Burke. An event hosted by the Dublin European Law Institute at Dublin City University, in The Helix on Thursday 29 October 2026. 08/10/2026Events Held as part of Ireland’s 2026 Presidency of the Council of the European Union programme of associated events, the discussion will...

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Eight state attorneys general sued OpenAI on 14 October, alleging ChatGPT was marketed as safe while harming users, especially minors – a sign that states are using existing consumer protection laws to regulate AI without waiting for federal rules. Key Points The attorneys general of Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, and West Virginia sued OpenAI in their respective state courts, alleging deceptive practices related to ChatGPT’s safety. Some states also assert privacy, product liability, and other claims. The...

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The U.S. Court of International Trade has certified a class of importers seeking refunds of IEEPA duties on finally liquidated entries – an important development for European and American companies that paid these tariffs. On October 8, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) granted a broad class certification for importers subject to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff regime, which the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) invalidated on February 20 (see Update of February...

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