https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/rss-feeds/serviceFeed for NRF knowledge and news related to a particular serviceen{5C600575-8137-4A66-A467-B5A16BB01562}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/55767562/firm-scores-la-consumer-markets-and-construction-litigator-as-industries-see-increase-in-disputesPress ReleasePartner J. David Bournazian brings extensive trial experience in both class actions and individual cases involving business, real estate and insurance.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:45:00 Z{A9B99E66-05CC-4D4F-850A-00C555DBC71F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/a6cfa71f/bnpl-compliance-countdownPublicationOn 8 May 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) released Regulatory Guide 281 (RG 281), providing comprehensive guidance for providers of low-cost credit (LCC) contracts, including most Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:19:05 Z{315F9496-88C6-4D88-9D02-8D5A2CF3D74B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/about/client-work/3668274b/norton-rose-fulbright-advises-canadian-tire-on-deal-to-acquire-iconic-hudsons-bay-company-intellectual-propertyClient WorkNorton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP is proud to have acted as legal advisor to Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited in reaching a definitive agreement to acquire the historic Hudson’s Bay Company’s (HBC) intellectual property portfolio.Fri, 16 May 2025 16:23:22 Z{2E716EE0-06F1-420C-9293-6E71E96572AC}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/201c32ac/norton-rose-fulbright-augments-warsaw-antitrust-and-competition-practice-with-new-counselPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has today announced the hire of Wojciech Janik, who joins the firm’s Warsaw office as counsel.Mon, 12 May 2025 06:45:07 Z{296276C8-ED66-458E-9976-5E8D2EC84673}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-disputes/blog/202505-commercial-litigation-round-up-april-2025Embedded Blog ArticleCatch up on important legal developments in the past 4 months Tue, 06 May 2025 13:57:00 Z{028C7416-9386-4449-8FF2-A42251A7E609}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/06692609/australias-new-mandatory-merger-control-regimePublicationMergers or acquisitions that meet certain turnover thresholds will shortly be required to be notified to the ACCC.Thu, 01 May 2025 07:04:00 Z{E8201779-39D1-457F-A086-A92EED14C855}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/e91f6855/financial-services-wrap-march-2025PublicationMarch 2025 was a busy month in the financial services space with the release of the draft bill on the second tranche of the ‘Delivering Better Financial Outcomes’ reform concerning advice provided through superannuation and client advice records. Thu, 01 May 2025 00:17:00 Z{9075A77C-F0B5-4BF9-8E19-5D7C19D2B260}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/about/client-work/9c599260/fc-private-equity-realty-management-corp-and-telsec-property-corporation-in-connectionClient WorkOur Toronto office acted as special legal counsel to FC Private Equity Realty Management Corp. and Telsec Property Corporation, unitholders of Melcor Real Estate Investment Trust (“Melcor REIT”), in connection with Melcor Developments Ltd.’s take-private of Melcor REIT. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:31:35 Z{D9AE8C75-665B-461B-8854-A5E82159803E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/d5bb403e/navigating-international-trade-and-tariffsPublicationRecent tariffs and other trade measures have transformed the international trade landscape, impacting almost every sector, region and business worldwide. As countries recalibrate their trade policies in response to geopolitical tensions, businesses may be exposed to significant legal risks.Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:21:00 Z{1687E979-E1C9-4495-99CE-63C43294203F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/1995e03f/tariff-turmoil-in-asia-pacific-supply-chainsPublicationTariffs are set to re-order the global trading system. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 04:47:00 Z{BD756CA5-33EF-4869-B1E8-9B71676080D4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/b5f980d4/supreme-court-expands-rico-liability-to-economic-loss-arising-out-of-personal-injuryPublicationOn April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a significant decision in Medical Marijuana v. Horn, impacting civil claims under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:50:00 Z{2A9310D8-7978-4AEF-A67A-A22DC2DC034E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/288fa34e/uk-consumer-law-reforms-the-impact-of-the-digital-markets-competition-and-consumers-actWebinar and EventsWe explore important changes to consumer protection law in the UK, following the implementation of the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA). Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:34:31 Z{EC64E276-9A06-41B6-A80B-A22D80F0C82A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/e666b82a/new-us-canada-tariffs-take-effect-february-4thWebinar and EventsJoin us for a webinar on the evolving tariff landscape and what businesses on both sides of the border need to know.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:19:27 Z{A2FF04F7-3CD2-48E0-A1A4-807E277A30B4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/a72040b4/tariffs-101-what-you-need-to-know-about-tariffsPublicationOn November 25th, President-elect Trump pronounced via social media that he plans to impose a 25% tariff on all products imported into the United States from Canada and Mexico, among other countries, as one of his first executive orders on January 20, 2025. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 17:49:03 Z{008E99D2-7BEF-448E-B8BC-BD8975DD2100}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/02fec100/best-lawyers-recognizes-271-us-norton-rose-fulbright-lawyers-honoring-16-as-lawyer-of-the-yearPress ReleaseBest Lawyers recognized 271 US Norton Rose Fulbright lawyers in its 2025 edition, with 202 individuals named to The Best Lawyers in America and 69 in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:15:00 Z{973A1796-45B2-4848-98CC-80B98DB63085}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/9628c085/navigating-non-fungible-tokens-a-global-legal-and-regulatory-guidePublicationOnce relegated to the fringe of the crypto/FinTech communities, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are suddenly mainstream, appearing in new and increasingly commercial use cases, such as financial services, automotive industry applications, electronic gaming, sport highlights, music albums, film, art, fashion and digital branding. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:26:00 Z{F92426D0-BAEA-47F9-B107-B23D28C50B4E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/f0a97b4e/global-outer-space-guide-australiaPublicationAustralia’s space industry is undergoing a renaissance, both reprising its role as an able assistant to other nations’ space enterprises and developing a rapidly expanding industry in its own right.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 05:29:00 Z{2717B12B-1C00-4252-83AE-13A4842C7DD0}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/2b02edd0/disciplined-ambition-fair-trading-and-competition-law-in-esgPublicationProactively championing environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals is increasingly popular with companies seeking to take a moral course for employees, customers and communities and as a way to create value for shareholders.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:07:00 Z{2979BCBF-47E0-4FB2-A3D1-6287348F58CA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/2f0218ca/2023-chambers-usa-guide-recognizes-40-practice-areas-and-97-lawyersPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright earned leading law firm distinction in 40 practice areas in the 2023 rankings by Chambers USA. The respected legal guide also recognized 97 of its US lawyers in a host of practice areas.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:05:50 Z{46A5D36B-C9F2-4D71-A762-CFCA64E59DF2}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/4b212df2/restructuring-your-business-the-asian-perspectivePublicationIn the current economic climate, and particularly in the context of the implications of COVID-19 (coronavirus), many businesses are considering restructuring and/or rescheduling indebtedness.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 10:04:00 Z{BC061594-A760-407D-AADE-0C8304F1BB24}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/b40deb24/norton-rose-fulbright-displays-gender-parity-in-2023s-36-lawyer-partner-classPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that 36 of its lawyers received promotions to partner in locations around the world and director in South Africa, effective January 1, 2023.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 09:21:07 Z{8CDD2DBA-4778-4183-884E-2722F67509B7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/8a83e9b7/norton-rose-fulbrights-inclusion-virtual-conference-2022Webinar and EventsThe practice of everyday inclusion can nurture workplace belonging and engagement, and help organizations accelerate their journey towards an inclusive culture.Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:34:00 Z{7BFD5474-C654-4BA6-9D39-5B5F89052F93}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/inside-turkiye/blog/2022/09/the-turkish-technology-ecosystem-new-rules-in-distant-consumer-contracts-in-turkeyEmbedded Blog ArticleWith a new regulation, more obligations are imposed on intermediary service providers in distance contracts and regarding withdrawal rights of buyers in material change demands.Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:05:59 Z{54955635-0B9B-4D09-BF8A-79667CF0E0BD}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/55b9a0bd/bill-c-27-canadas-first-artificial-intelligence-legislation-has-arrivedPublicationOn June 16, the federal government introduced Bill C-27, also known as the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022. Thu, 23 Jun 2022 21:53:37 Z{54C82488-7AB6-4028-960E-B0A03167404E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/5868e04e/20220412-norton-rose-fulbright-opens-chicago-officePress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright today announced that the global law firm is expanding to Chicago as its 12th US location and 53rd office worldwide.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:37:00 Z{F85FF1A3-42AA-4B07-9E11-0282C76D7077}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/f3a71077/20220405-norton-rose-fulbright-grows-minneapolis-office-with-acclaimed-11-lawyer-litigation-teamPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is expanding its Minneapolis office with 11 lawyers, including four partners, joining its Commercial Litigation and Products, Pharma, Medical and Mass Tort teams.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:17:00 Z{DCE8DBC7-B3E8-4573-AD02-91FEFC2FED6B}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/d7832d6b/supporting-ukraine-how-canadians-can-helpWebinar and EventsWith close to 1,000,000 refugees reportedly fleeing Ukraine in the last week, UNHCR is expecting the situation in Ukraine to become Europe’s largest refugee crisis this century. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:47:18 Z{CCE95F39-546B-40E5-871D-91BB1BEA173A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/c9b5d73a/the-five-eyes-of-competition-enforcement-in-global-supply-chainsPublicationCompetition and antitrust regulators around the world have joined forces to combat anticompetitive conduct in supply chains, in the face of rising costs of distribution and increased costs to consumers.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 01:32:48 Z{FF871A27-CB50-4CBF-96C1-BBFC7EC086D1}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/f70f16d1/the-metaverseWebinar and EventsBigTech, creative games and interactive entertainment businesses, infrastructure providers, consumer markets businesses, and a whole range of other potential stakeholders are now considering what the Metaverse will mean for them. Will it be a virtual place where our digital and physical lives come together? Will it be the platform that replaces the Internet? What issues will convergence of artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, non-fungible tokens, distributed ledger technology and smart contracts within the Metaverse give rise to? Will there be more than one Metaverse? And who gets to control it?Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:48:00 Z{1FDCC6CA-311E-47FA-AFCD-B24F3C6C18FD}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/1aead8fd/norton-rose-fulbright-promotes-54-lawyers-globally-in-its-2022-partner-classPress ReleaseNorton Rose Fulbright today announced that 54 of its lawyers received promotions to partner in locations around the world and director in South Africa.Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:53:00 Z{DB353F23-4C2A-4527-ABCB-B0172E531B1F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/d3a7bb1f/women-of-influence-interview-with-deputy-premier-genevieve-guilbaultWebinar and EventsWed, 10 Nov 2021 15:34:30 Z{1112A623-07D7-4B1C-81BE-269077EA63C4}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/137ce3c4/sec-and-cftc-considerationsPublicationMany companies whose business strategies require offsets of carbon emissions, as well as internal carbon footprint reductions, are now reallocating funds and developing infrastructure to support trading carbon credit contracts in order to achieve on-paper net-zero emissions.Tue, 02 Nov 2021 13:56:04 Z{EA8055F6-5BCC-41F1-95E4-F9E9E33E071F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/e6c1471f/inclusion-virtual-conference-2021Webinar and EventsMoving towards everyday inclusion. The practice of everyday inclusion can nurture workplace belonging and engagement, and help organizations accelerate their journey towards an inclusive culture.Mon, 04 Oct 2021 19:50:39 Z{9F0B63D8-D1C2-4DED-8315-35947EF26BF7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/982d5bf7/inside-emerging-marketsPublicationClients doing business in emerging markets can expect a higher-than-average rate of return on their investment, but also face greater volatility and risk.Tue, 24 Aug 2021 08:44:00 Z{3B93C4F7-8AE0-4DA8-A671-2E83A1C8DB4F}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/webinars-and-events/37081b4f/consumer-product-recalls-in-north-americaWebinar and EventsJoin us for an overview of consumer product safety reporting, recall and enforcement in the US, Canada and Mexico.Wed, 18 Aug 2021 14:45:01 Z{51139963-6E15-4CF3-A83B-3046748648F3}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/5353b8f3/australian-energy-regulator-enforcement-focusPublicationIn June 2021, the Australian Energy Regulator published its updated enforcement priorities for 2021/2022.Fri, 25 Jun 2021 03:04:00 Z{7327D84A-4CDD-4E36-9E76-156D60D01F94}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/7ad66f94/more-australian-businesses-able-to-collectively-bargainPublicationMany people would not be aware that it is currently illegal for any competitors – even small businesses, or members of the same franchise or distribution network – to collectively negotiate or bargain.Wed, 09 Jun 2021 00:26:00 Z{BEBA744A-495B-489F-ADED-6032B557CFF7}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/babfdff7/the-future-of-supply-chainsPublicationBusinesses are increasingly looking to make substantial changes to realign their supply chains globally, a trend accelerated recently by the global pandemic.Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:47:00 Z{462F6D80-F800-453D-B695-EE592514FF0A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/400d5f0a/pricing-in-the-digital-era-accc-v-kogan-australia-pty-ltdPublicationIn a time of increasingly complex competitive pricing online, a decision by Justice Davies of the Federal Court of Australia could have significant implications for the way retailers employ digital pricing tactics.Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:21:00 Z{B60B8746-1F4F-4D0C-BF8C-34E3CC3E7F2E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/b6fccf2e/is-your-refund-policy-immune-from-covid-19PublicationThe COVID-19 global health emergency has significantly impacted the ability of Australian businesses to supply services to consumers. Mon, 01 Jun 2020 05:08:00 Z{3F948A74-7AB3-4B9F-8760-E86C9902D734}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/343f0734/covid-19-supply-council-to-advise-canadian-government-on-pandemic-related-critical-supply-chainsPublicationOn May 3, 2020, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced the COVID-19 Supply Council, which brings together a diverse group of business leaders to advise the government on critical goods and services procurement for Canada’s COVID-19 response and recovery. Fri, 22 May 2020 17:40:16 Z{3A55C631-9092-4922-ADAB-5E8422A1B20A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/3122b20a/consumer-data-right-update-for-the-energy-sectorPublicationWith the consumer data right (CDR) for the banking sector having commenced, focus is now shifting to the energy sectorThu, 14 May 2020 00:26:27 Z{3F8245ED-4626-4781-8A1F-FD61E3F83244}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/3d61f244/federal-and-state-authorities-warn-against-price-gougingPublicationIn the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19), some sellers of essential goods and services have tried to greatly increase the cost of their products to take advantage of increased demand. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:39:10 Z{4515B528-67A7-46C5-83C0-0B7202B70A0E}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/48750a0e/severe-punishment-on-the-horizon-for-employers-under-potential-new-wage-theft-lawsPublicationIn Federal Parliament yesterday, the Attorney General and Minister for Industrial Relations, The Honourable Christian Porter MP, said that the Government had “zero tolerance” for wage theft.Thu, 25 Jul 2019 06:18:43 Z{20E83E49-7903-4D3B-AD02-8BE868C978EA}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/293b28ea/norton-rose-fulbright-affiliate-office-name-change-in-istanbulPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has today announced its affiliate office in Turkey is now named İnal Kama Avukatlık Ortaklığı (formerly Bilgiҫ Avukatlık Ortaklığı).Fri, 04 Jan 2019 01:00:00 Z{5C363AAA-843B-4A20-9286-B22E150F7940}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/news/5ab06940/norton-rose-fulbright-announces-46-promotions-globallyPress ReleaseGlobal law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has today announced 46 partner promotions worldwide. Wed, 02 Jan 2019 01:00:00 Z{A9D13830-53FB-4152-9DE9-FF813BE39A0A}https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en/knowledge/publications/a0b29a0a/franchising-focusPublicationAs we welcome a new year, some of the key issues from 2016 continue to burn strong – most obviously the ongoing issues around franchisee compliance, particularly in relation to workplace relations matters.Wed, 22 Feb 2017 01:00:00 Z