05 Aug
Member News, News

Curl Translations | Trends in Immigration to Spain

Spain continues to attract people from around the world, whether they are relocating for work, retirement, study, entrepreneurship, or family reunification. According to Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE), the number of foreign nationals increased by 94,182 during the first quarter of 2026, bringing the total foreign population to 7.35 million residents. As immigration pathways evolve and application volumes remain high, one requirement has remained constant: the need for accurate, officially recognized document translations. One of the most significant trends we are...

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04 Aug
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Osborne Clarke | European Courts and Regulators Target the Intersection of Regulatory and Patent Trends in the Life Sciences

The Tecfidera case and provisional pharma reform agreement put regulatory exclusivity and patent protection in focus At a glance The EU General Court annulled a Commission decision granting Biogen extra market protection for Tecfidera, confirming that regulatory deadlines allow for no discretion. The decision echoes the "Pharma Package" reform reshaping the regulatory exclusivity framework and broadening the Bolar exemptions. Three years on, the UPC leads on life science preliminary injunction disputes, with evolving case law on "imminent infringement". The European lifecycle...

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04 Aug
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LBBW | The Fiscal Consequences of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days – and not just in equity markets. The fiscal consequences of AI are a completely neglected dimension so far. Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days – and not just in equity markets. Most recently, an OpenAI application caused a stir by hacking its way into another company’s system on its own. The lack of control raises uncomfortable questions and inevitably calls to mind HAL 9000, the computer in Stanley Kubrick’s film “2001: A...

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04 Aug
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Reavis Page Jump | $15 Million Verdict Against Nike Serves as Reminder That Workplace Discrimination Comes at a Steep Price for Employers

After approximately one day of deliberations, a federal jury in Oregon found Nike liable for more than $15 million in damages for violating federal and state anti-discrimination laws, finding Nike paid former employee, Heather Hender, less than similarly situated male colleagues and promoted her more slowly because of her gender. The jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff on all of her claims, including violations of the Federal Equal Pay Act (“EPA”), 29 U.S.C. § 206(d), the Oregon Equal Pay...

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04 Aug
Chapter News, News

OECD | Headline Inflation Eased to 4.2% in June 2026, Reflecting a Temporary Decline in Energy Inflation

Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index declined to 4.2% in June 2026, down from 4.6% in May. Year-on-year inflation in the OECD as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 4.2% in June 2026, down from 4.6% in May (Table 1, Figures 1 and 2), following three consecutive monthly increases. Headline inflation declined in 20 OECD countries, rose in 6, and was stable or broadly stable in 12. In June, headline inflation...

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04 Aug
Chapter News, News

European Commission | Safer and More Transparent AI

On 2 August 2026, new rules on the transparency of AI systems take effect. AI is advancing quickly, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish AI-generated and manipulated content from human-created and authentic content. This creates new risks of misinformation and manipulation at scale, fraud, impersonation, and consumer deception. The new transparency obligations will help people recognise when they are interacting with AI or are exposed to AI-generated content, so they can make informed decisions and better protect themselves from misinformation or deception. Click here to access explanatory video. Transparency...

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03 Aug
Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

Jaguar Freight | Protecting America’s Surf and Turf

In this week’s Roar: Asia-U.S. ocean rates are up, a new world order for supply chains, getting the U.S. and Mexico aligned on China tariffs, the latest on the UP and NS merger, and a U.S.-backed container shipping line. It’s not just fuel costs. The impact of geopolitics on Asia-U.S. ocean shipping rates has been harsh, too. Rates have surged by 234% since February, largely thanks to the Iran conflict and new tariffs. Even though some rates appear to be slightly softening, down...

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03 Aug
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Littler | State and Local Governments Battle Over Who’s the Boss of Legislating the Workplace

Local governments often lead on workplace issues like paid sick leave, discrimination, and pay equity. But, how and whether cities and counties can – or even should – legislate the workplace varies across the country, with recent developments highlighting the struggle for supremacy between state and local officials. In Nebraska, after the state revised minimum wage standards established by voters, in May 2026 the city of Lincoln enacted a minimum wage ordinance that uses the standard voters had approved – annual...

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03 Aug
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Manay CPA | Can Your Small Business Deduct Inventory When You Buy It?

If you’re an Amazon or Shopify seller, an importer, or run a small manufacturing business, here’s the honest answer: usually, no, not right when you buy it. Even with the friendlier rules small businesses get in 2026, you generally still deduct inventory costs when you sell the item, not when you pay for it. There is a real exception that makes life easier for small businesses, but it doesn’t work the way most people assume. That gap between what...

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03 Aug
Member News, News, Trade & TTIP Related

Ziemba Insights | State of the Strait: A Reprieve? But Far from a Lasting Agreement

As I write, we have entered another reprieve in the conflict with Iran, as President Trump suggested over the weekend that regional lobbying convinced him to start another round of diplomacy to try for a deal. More likely its low approval ratings, continued high refined fuel prices and other political pressure. Market hope springs eternal. Crude oil prices sold off sharply, likely helped by light volumes in early hours of Asian trading, extending some easing from last week when a...

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