This alert summarizes recent developments in relation to the UK sanctions.
First, the UK introduced a substantial expansion of its Iran sanctions regime, including new trade, financial and transport restrictions. These measures are scheduled to enter into force on 29 September 2026.
Second, the UK announced a new package of measures targeting certain Israeli settlements…
California’s new cybersecurity audit requirements under the CCPA are approaching, and companies that collect or process California residents’ personal information should be preparing now. Covington has been helping clients navigate these requirements in real time and has developed practical readiness materials, scoping frameworks, and benchmarking insights that companies can leverage when doing so. In this…
Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”) launched a public consultation on proposed changes to its regulatory oversight framework, reflecting the agency’s expanding role in overseeing data protection, online safety, and digital platforms.
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On September 8, 2026, Kenya’s Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (“ODPC”) published new Guidance Notes for Cross-border Data Transfers (“Guidance”), providing organizations with more detailed guidance on the application of Kenya’s rules governing transfers of personal data outside the country.
The Guidance arrives at an interesting time for Kenya’s data protection framework. Kenya and…
On August 28, 2026, the California Legislature unanimously passed Assembly Bill 2244 (AB 2244) to establish a voluntary state certification program for non-ultraprocessed foods (non-UPF). Governor Gavin Newsom has until September 30, 2026, to sign or veto the measure. If enacted, AB 2244 would direct the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to develop a…
Executive Summary
On August 22, 2026, U.S. tariffs of 50 percent imposed under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. § 1338) took effect against a range of imports from Canada, including chemicals, prepared food and beverages, plastics, metal items, machinery, cosmetics, wood and paper products, industrial equipment, and electronics and telecommunication…
For more than twenty years, FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (“RSTP”) have sought to balance the stability of football teams with player mobility. That balance was fundamentally challenged by the European Court of Justice (“ECJ” or the “Court”) in Case C-650/22 FIFA v Diarra (“Diarra”).
Less than two years…
Executive Summary
There were a few key takeaways from the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, where Covington was present:
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This alert discusses hot topics and enforcement trends that have made an impact across the Middle East region in the first half of 2026, and signals developments to watch by the end of the year, with a focus on Compliance (Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, Data Protection), Foreign Direct Investments, Competition, Employment, and ESG.…
Executive Summary
Last week, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (“FLETF”) added 43 entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) Entity List and made technical name updates to two existing entities.[1] This is the first update to the Entity List since President Trump took office and is the single largest expansion since the…
