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PwC | Responsible AI: Now that AI is part of your business, what does it mean for audits?

This is the ninth in a series of articles focused on how Responsible AI is enhancing risk functions to deliver value and AI innovation. AI is reshaping how business gets done. Including yours. From finance and internal audit to IT and R&D, you’re already using AI to do more, with new levels of speed and insight. And you’re not alone. Your customers, your service providers, the teams who evaluate your controls and compliance — they’re all evolving, too. Which raises the question: What does...
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Littler | From Hashtag to HR in the EU: Managing Political Opinions in the Workplace

By Alison Finn, Sr. Associate, Littler Dublin & Guillaume Desmoulin, Shareholder Littler Paris The dramatic growth of international conflict and significant political change has created a situation where personal expression and professional environments now often collide.  For international employers, this shift presents a pressing and complex challenge—how to manage political expression in a way that encourages individual viewpoints, while maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment. The growth of “culture clash”  In today’s increasingly polarized climate, political opinions are no longer confined to private...
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Jaguar Freight | White House Announces Reciprocal Trade Agreements with SE Nations and an Update on Canada

It was an eventful weekend for trade news. The White House announced new reciprocal trade agreements with Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and a framework for Thailand, under which these nations will eliminate import tariffs on U.S. goods. Malaysia: President Trump and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim finalized a reciprocal trade deal during Trump’s visit to Kuala Lumpur. The existing 19% IEEPA reciprocal tariff on Malaysian goods remains unchanged. Vietnam: The U.S. reached an agreement with Vietnam maintaining the 20% reciprocal tariffs on Vietnamese...
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AICEP Portugal Trade & Invest | Portugal’s Stability Strengthens Appeal to Global Investors

Portugal’s credibility, combined with a solid regulatory framework, makes its capital market an increasingly attractive destination for global investors, says Luís Laginha de Sousa, Chairman of the CMVM – Portuguese Securities Market Commission. The regulator has been stepping up efforts to raise awareness of how the market works and to highlight its potential among companies, investors, and other economic stakeholders. What makes the national capital market attractive to international investors? Portugal’s credibility is clearly recognised by international investors who regularly participate...
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Arendt | Corporate Sustainability Reporting in 2025: ESMA Clarifies Top Priorities and Best Practices for Preparers, Auditors and Supervising Bodies, Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

On 14 October 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its annual Public Statement on the European Common Enforcement Priorities (ECEP) for the 2025 annual reports of issuers admitted to trading on the European Economic Area (EEA) regulated markets. The ECEP was accompanied by a report on the results of a fact-finding exercise on the 2024 corporate sustainability reporting practices under the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The ECEP package comes at a time of turmoil in the sustainability...
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Greenberg Traurig | New York Poised to Be at the Forefront of AI Regulation – Five Bills Await Gov. Hochul’s Action

Among the hundreds of bills passed during New York’s 2025 legislative session are several pieces of legislation that impose regulations on developing and using AI. While some of the measures are aimed at refining recently adopted laws, some of the bills would regulate the technology in entirely new ways. The governor is a strong supporter of advancing AI technology, previously stating, “hoever leads in the AI revolution will lead the next generation of innovation and progress, and we’re making sure...
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Trepp | Work-from-Home’s Impact on Office … Yawn

It's been five-and-a-half years since the onerous Covid lockdowns were instituted across most of the country, devastating the office, retail, and hotel sectors. While the latter two sectors have come back, the office market continues to feel the pain. But it's not uniform, as the best buildings in most areas are doing just fine. It's the others that aren't quite there yet—t's not clear whether they'll ever return. The work-from-home, or WFH, movement might have played a role, but exactly...
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The Medical Link | State-By-State Differences In U.S. Health Insurance – Why Location Matters

The extent to which healthcare differs from state to state is one of the largest surprises faced by foreign businesses expanding into the US. The United States mixes federal laws with state-specific restrictions, in contrast to many other nations with centralized healthcare systems. As a result, there are notable variations in insurance requirements, coverage, and prices throughout the nation. Why States Affect Health Insurance in the United States Each state has its own regulations on coverage requirements, available carriers, and provider...

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