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27
Oct
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...
27
Oct
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...
23
Oct
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...
23
Oct
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...
23
Oct
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...
22
Oct
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...
21
Oct
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...
20
Oct
The U.S.-China trade war is escalating, and it’s creating more uncertainty for importers. President Trump recently threatened an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, effective November 1, due to China’s actions restricting access to rare earth minerals. After some strongly worded pushback from China, President Trump acknowledged on Friday that the threatened high tariffs on Chinese goods were “not sustainable” but are still planned for implementation. In other tariff news, there are signals that auto tariffs may be easing, while supply chains everywhere...
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