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M&A in the Middle East: AI, Financial Services and Energy Transition Lead the New Wave
In the first half of 2025, the Middle East’s M&A deal volumes grew by 19% — a significant growth relative to global M&A — according to analysis by professional services provider PwC….By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Structured Finance Is Playing a Key Role as the Capital Demands of Data Center and Power Build-Outs Balloon
As the global data center and related power infrastructure build-out continues at an unprecedented pace, the magnitude of the required capital is measured not in millions or billions but in trillions of dollars. J.P. Morgan recently estimated that at least $5 trillion will be required to fund the scale of the data center, artificial intelligence…
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Algorithmic Pricing Decisions Have Favored Defendants, but the Law Will Continue to Evolve in 2026
Businesses increasingly turn to algorithms to inform their pricing strategies, and courts, antitrust enforcers and legislatures are moving rapidly to grapple with legal and policy implications….By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
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Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege in Third-Party Liability Claims: What Captive Groups Need to Know
In the context of third-party liability claims, a familiar arrangement arises when an insurer retains defense counsel for its insured: the tripartite relationship among the insured, the insurer, and defense counsel. While common in automobile, general liability, and malpractice litigation, this arrangement raises recurring questions about the attorney-client privilege. Who holds the privilege? What is…
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Ozempic Blindness Lawsuits: Legal Claims Allege GLP-1 Drugs Linked to NAION Vision Loss
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist drugs (commonly referred to as GLP-1 agonists) have become widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and weight loss. Medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and other GLP-1 drugs have been promoted for their effectiveness in controlling blood sugar and supporting weight reduction….By: Hissey, Mulderig & Friend, PLLC
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AI Chatbots Face Rising Legal and Legislative Scrutiny
AI chatbots are no longer a novelty. They are now embedded in social media platforms, search engines, and educational tools. Providers of AI chatbots face mounting scrutiny nationwide, as advocacy groups and legislators question the effects of chatbots on mental health, particularly for children….By: Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
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As Spain Mourns Train Crash Victims, Investigators Focus on Track
Officials on Tuesday were struggling to identify bodies from the crash near the southern city of Córdoba, which killed at least 41 people.
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Trump Heckles Europe Before Heading to Davos
As European leaders try to engage with the American president over Greenland and the future of Ukraine, he is mocking them as weak.
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For Syria’s Government, Kurdish Deal Is a Big Win on Shaky Ground
The government’s move to assert control over areas under Kurdish rule is a major test for President Ahmed al-Sharaa as fresh clashes erupted.
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A Venezuelan Political Prisoner Finally Comes Home
Ángel Godoy was thrown into jail after writing columns that angered the government of President Nicolás Maduro. Now his family is trying to make up for lost time.