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Buy Canadian: Federal Support Of Canadian Steel And Lumber Affects Procurement

Earlier this month, the Federal Government announced their intention to implement the Buy Canadian Policy in Canada Strong: Budget 2025.

Canada Government

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

A New Framework For Procurement: Ontario Unveils Buy Ontario Act

Given the unstable global business climate, and the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, governments across the globe are looking for ways to shelter domestic industries and workers.

Canada Government

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Navigating The Uncertainty Caused By The Cowichan Decision

The recent decision of Cowichan Tribes v Canada (AG) (Decision) has been subject to intense, and often polarizing, debate due to the uncertainty...

Canada Government

C

Cassels

OFCCP Updates Veteran And Disability Jurisdictional Thresholds For Federal Contractors

As of October 1, 2025, the jurisdictional thresholds for two key regulations impacting federal contractors—the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act...

United States Government

JL

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Resilient Infrastructure - Part 2 Beyond Breaking Point

United States Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Sanctions Capture Cartels As Terrorist Groups

Worldwide Government

C

Cassels

Appropriations Outlook Ahead Of Jan. 30, 2026, Continuing Resolution Deadline

United States Government

HK

Holland & Knight

How Does Bill 60 Impact The Construction Act?

Canada Government

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Securing The Future: Tackling Automotive Material Challenges In A Changing World

United States Government

FL

Foley & Lardner

Buy Local, By Law - Ontario Introduces "Buy Ontario Act"

Canada Government

F

Fasken

2026 BakerHostetler Congressional Calendar

United States Government

B

BakerHostetler

House Select Committee On China And Federal Prosecutors Continue To Target China Related Activities At Universities

United States Government

SJ

Steptoe LLP

Designation Of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists (Trump EO Tracker)

Worldwide Government

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Treasury Announces Comprehensive Audit Of Preference-Based Contracts

United States Government

WR

Wiley Rein

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Customizing Dispute Resolution For Commercial Contracts

United States Litigation

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JAMS

From Conflict To Clarity: Why The ADR Experience Matters In Successful Resolution

United States Litigation

J

JAMS

What Foundations And Other Nonprofits Need To Know About The Foreign Agents Registration Act

United States Government

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WilmerHale

The Changes To The English Arbitration Regime: What Parties To International Construction Disputes Need To Know

United States Litigation

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JAMS

Tariffs, Contracts And The Negotiation Imperative: Why The Old Playbook Won't Work

United States International

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JAMS

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BRICS – Shaping The Future Of Global Finance And Investment

United States Government

BG

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

JAMS Neutrals Discuss How Businesses Can Take Preemptive Action To Address Supply Chain Challenges (Podcast)

United States Government

J

JAMS

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act & The Future Of Forced Labor Enforcement

United States Government

BG

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Canadian Modern Slavery Bill Would Cast A Wide Net On Supply Chain Transparency Practices

Canada Government

SE

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Forced Labor Initiative Among ‘Tough Stance' On China For 2021

United States Government

BG

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Indigenous Peoples

The Enduring Power Of A Good Brand: Canada, Soft Power, And The Energy Sector

The world's stage is more complex and challenging than ever. Geopolitical uncertainties, rapid technological shifts, and transnational challenges like climate change and regional conflicts are constantly testing...

GW

Gowling WLG

Navigating The Uncertainty Caused By The Cowichan Decision

The recent decision of Cowichan Tribes v Canada (AG) (Decision) has been subject to intense, and often polarizing, debate due to the uncertainty...

Canada Government

C

Cassels

Investing In Canada's Energy Sector: The Building Canada Act And Indigenous Equity Partnerships

Canada's energy sector is at a pivotal moment. In response to global economic shifts and the growing demand for energy and other infrastructure...

Canada Government

F

Fasken

New Framework For Projects Of National Interest: Issues And Opportunities For Indigenous Peoples

Canada Government

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

Native American Heritage Month From Sacred To Statutory — How Federal Law Shapes The Protection Of Indigenous Sacred Sites And Artifacts

United States Government

CL

Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC

BOEM Rapidly Advances Steps To Develop Critical Minerals In American Samoa And Commonwealth Of Mariana Islands

United States Energy

PC

Perkins Coie LLP

Partnerships Between Project Proponents And Indigenous Groups In Canada: Legal Considerations

Canada Government

BD

Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Fast-Tracking Nation-Building: Canada's Major Projects Office Newly Announced PONIs

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Federal Budget 2025: Energy, Infrastructure, And Indigenous Funding Initiatives

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Terrorism, Homeland Security & Defence

New York Court Of Appeals Finds Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act Constitutional Under Due Process

On Nov. 25, 2025, the New York Court of Appeals issued a decision in Article 13, LLC v. LaSalle Natl. Bank Assoc., No. 96, 2025 WL 3272351 (N.Y. Ct. App. Nov. 25, 2025)...

United States Litigation

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

US Department Of State And Department Of Homeland Security Expanding Public Charge Assessments

The U.S. Department of State has reportedly issued an internal cable directing consular officers to significantly expand the review of health conditions when assessing if visa applicants are likely to become a public charge in the U.S.

United States Immigration

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Sanctions Capture Cartels As Terrorist Groups

Although terrorist designations are not new, before the latest cartel designations, companies often had significantly less exposure because the jurisdictions implicated...

Worldwide Government

C

Cassels

Section 232 Steel & Aluminum Derivative Products Inclusion Process Expands Scope Of The National Security Purpose Of Section 232 Investigations

United States International

BG

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Appropriations Outlook Ahead Of Jan. 30, 2026, Continuing Resolution Deadline

United States Government

HK

Holland & Knight

State AGs May Extend Their Reach To Nat'l Security Concerns

United States Media & IT

WR

Wiley Rein

Designation Of Certain Muslim Brotherhood Chapters As Foreign Terrorist Organizations And Specially Designated Global Terrorists (Trump EO Tracker)

Worldwide Government

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Space Law, Regulation And Policy Update

United States Media & IT

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

BOEM Rapidly Advances Steps To Develop Critical Minerals In American Samoa And Commonwealth Of Mariana Islands

United States Energy

PC

Perkins Coie LLP

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Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

Buy Canadian: Federal Support Of Canadian Steel And Lumber Affects Procurement

Earlier this month, the Federal Government announced their intention to implement the Buy Canadian Policy in Canada Strong: Budget 2025.

Canada Government

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

A New Framework For Procurement: Ontario Unveils Buy Ontario Act

Given the unstable global business climate, and the ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, governments across the globe are looking for ways to shelter domestic industries and workers.

Canada Government

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

OFCCP Updates Veteran And Disability Jurisdictional Thresholds For Federal Contractors

As of October 1, 2025, the jurisdictional thresholds for two key regulations impacting federal contractors—the Rehabilitation Act (Section 503) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act...

United States Government

JL

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Resilient Infrastructure - Part 2 Beyond Breaking Point

United States Government

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Appropriations Outlook Ahead Of Jan. 30, 2026, Continuing Resolution Deadline

United States Government

HK

Holland & Knight

How Does Bill 60 Impact The Construction Act?

Canada Government

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Securing The Future: Tackling Automotive Material Challenges In A Changing World

United States Government

FL

Foley & Lardner

Buy Local, By Law - Ontario Introduces "Buy Ontario Act"

Canada Government

F

Fasken

Navigating The Evolving Landscape Of Corporate PPAs (Video)

United States Energy

AG

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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Human Rights

Decoding SFDR 2.0: Navigating The European Commission's Proposed ESG Reforms (Podcast)

On this Ropes & Gray podcast, Michael Littenberg, corporate partner and global head of the firm's ESG, CSR & Business and Human Rights compliance practice, and asset management partner Eve Ellis break down...

United States Wealth Mgt

RG

Ropes & Gray LLP

Approches concrètes pour les demandes de mesures d'adaptation en milieu de travail

Les mesures d'adaptation en vertu de la législation sur les droits de la personne constituent une responsabilité fondamentale des employeurs canadiens.

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Native American Heritage Month From Sacred To Statutory — How Federal Law Shapes The Protection Of Indigenous Sacred Sites And Artifacts

The relationship between U.S. law and Indigenous sacred heritage has long been complex — and often fraught. The American legal system is rooted in private property and individual rights...

United States Government

CL

Cowan Liebowitz & Latman PC

Litigation Risk Across Supply Chains: Court Allows Forced Labor Claims Against U.S. Tuna Company To Proceed

United States Litigation

JD

Jones Day

Illinois 2025 Employment Law Wrap-Up: Essential Updates For Employers

United States Employment

JL

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Practical Approaches For Workplace Accommodation Requests

Canada Employment

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

U.S. Agencies Issue Tri-Seal Compliance Note On Sanctions And Export Controls Relief For Syria

United States International

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New York City Commission On Human Rights 2025 Annual Report Reveals Operational Priorities

United States Employment

LM

Littler Mendelson

AI In The Workplace: What Employers In Ontario Need To Know

Canada Employment

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Latest Videos

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Episode 363-In-Conversation: Steve Kornacki On Data, Democracy, And Decoding America's Elections Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies - The Beltway Briefing

CO

Cozen O'Connor

The Path Forward: Capitalizing On Canada's Evolving Defence Procurement Environment (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

Webinar – Police Use Of Force – What Does "Reasonable And Necessary" Mean? (Video)

BB

Beresford Booth

Silicon, Sanctions And Security: How National Security Laws Are Reshaping The Semiconductor Industry (Video)

FL

Foley & Lardner

Predictably Unpredictable: Considerations & Lessons Learned Regarding Force Majeure (Video)

N

Nossaman LLP

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