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24
Nov
On November 19, 2025, the EU Commission (Commission) published a set of legislative proposals to introduce more flexibility into a number of EU digital regulations, including:
• the Digital Omnibus, which amends a number of provisions of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, as well as the Data Act; and
• the AI Omnibus, which focuses on the AI Act (jointly, the Omnibus Proposals).
The Omnibus Proposals aim to simplify the legal framework for data processing and AI to encourage...
24
Nov
In today’s competitive immigration landscape, the H-1B visa often dominates conversations around employment-based pathways. However, the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program offers a dynamic and underutilized avenue for international professionals to gain meaningful U.S. experience, build skills, and contribute to global workforce development.
Hosted by Barnes & Thornburg, this informative video session was designed specifically for U.S. immigration attorneys seeking to expand their strategic toolkit for advising clients. It explores how the J-1 visa can serve as a high-impact option for...
24
Nov
Data centers have evolved from a specialized commercial asset class into a central pillar of securitized commercial real estate (CRE) markets. Other financing streams for hyperscale facilities vastly exceed securitized issuance in volume. Yet the subset represented here offers critical insight into how this segment is priced and capitalized within structured finance. These assets are largely smaller colocation facilities, not the privately financed large-scale developments built for hyperscalers. The trends we observe reflect structural shifts in digital infrastructure demand and...
21
Nov
Highlights
• The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on the legality of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariff actions in late 2025 or early 2026.
• Importers should begin to prepare for potential tariff refunds by tracking protest filing deadlines and by filing timely protests with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• The courts could also establish a special IEEPA refund process that may require certain filings or complaints in court.
As the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the...
21
Nov
Commission unveils digital package revamping data and AI rules
On Wednesday (19 November), the European Commission presented a major digital simplification package designed to foster innovation while maintaining high standards. The proposal intends to cut administrative costs by up to €5 billion by 2029 and introduce new European Business Wallets, which could generate an additional €150 billion in yearly savings. Overall, the package seeks to make it much easier for European companies to scale and remain leaders in technology by streamlining rules...
20
Nov
By Martin Ignasiak KC, Ashley M. White, Jessica Kennedy, and David Wainer, Bennett Jones
Canada's budget 2025, released on November 4th, outlines the federal government's "Climate Competitiveness Strategy" as part of the government's new vision for climate-change policy. This is the liberal government's first budget since being elected in April and follows consistent messaging from the last several months: the government is focused on creating conditions that will attract investment into Canada, while building an affordable net-zero future in which...
20
Nov
When the federal government shut down Oct. 1, the IRS was among the agencies forced to substantially reduce or halt most operations. While the short-term disruption captured headlines, the true cost will reveal itself after the government fully reopens.
For businesses and tax professionals, the shutdown triggered long-lasting operational and compliance challenges. Two of the most significant consequences are administrative backlogs and regulatory uncertainty, both of which are likely to persist in the months ahead.
Administrative Backlogs
Each day the IRS was...
19
Nov
The EU’s AI Act brings fresh challenges for data centre operators – and the regulatory regime will continue to develop
The phrase "artificial intelligence" (AI) permeates conversations about technology, business and everyday life. Its revolutionary impact on data processing is undeniable. What is often not appreciated is that the EU's Artificial Intelligence Act imposes obligations on the operators of the data centres that host the processing.
The AI Act and data centres
Against the backdrop of the wave of IT regulation in...
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