https://www.morganlewis.com/rss/publicationPublications RSS Feed25https://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/sourcingatmorganlewis/2026/05/top-5-issues-customers-should-consider-in-saas-agreement-renewalsSoftware-as-a-service (SaaS) agreement renewals are often viewed as routine procurement exercises focused primarily on pricing and continued access to services. In practice, however, renewals present an important opportunity for customers to reassess legal, operational, and compliance risks that may have evolved since the agreement was originally negotiated.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500179654d2-7979-4d94-a940-ee4f8eb53e56Corporate, Finance & Investment ManagementTelecommunications, Media & TechnologyTechnology Transactions, Outsourcing & Commercial ContractsLitigation, Regulation & InvestigationsCybersecurity, Incident Response & PrivacyUnited StatesEuropeTechnologyCBTTMTOUTLITACCPBarbara Murphy Melbyhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/uae-introduces-new-wage-protection-system-resolution-effective-1-june-2026The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MOHRE) issued Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026 concerning the Wage Protection System (Resolution), introducing a revised framework for wage payment compliance in the private sector. The Resolution will come into force on 1 June 2026 and repeals Ministerial Resolution No. 598 of 2022. The Resolution significantly restructures the timing, compliance thresholds, and enforcement mechanisms applicable to wage payments and reflects MOHRE’s continued focus on salary protection.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -05001d0348a7-e331-4a2b-bebb-c647e5675cdaLabor, Employment & BenefitsMiddle EastUnited Arab EmiratesEBLBRRebecca FordLisa Merodhttps://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/shiftingsandsoflaborlaw/2026/05/uae-tightens-wage-protection-rules-with-new-wps-resolution-effective-june-2026The UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has introduced a new Ministerial Resolution No. 340 of 2026, which significantly reforms the Wage Protection System (WPS) for private sector employers, effective June 1, 2026. The Resolution introduces a unified salary payment deadline requiring wages to be paid on the first day of each Gregorian month, and raises the WPS compliance threshold from 80% to 85%.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500bbdbc356-a254-46a4-a9a8-04016cf21fecLabor, Employment & BenefitsMiddle EastUnited Arab EmiratesEBLBRRebecca FordLisa Merodhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/uk-reverses-right-to-work-expansionThe Home Office has amended its sponsor guidance to reverse recent changes which had significantly expanded the scope of right to work (RTW) checks expected of sponsor licence holders.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500172dfb8c-7166-4750-b673-b130b649bbe6Labor, Employment & BenefitsGlobal Employment & ImmigrationEuropeUnited KingdomEBLBRIMMShannon A. DonnellyJennifer ConnollyCarina BrykLondonhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/ai-supply-chains-and-digital-transformation-contracting-considerations-for-the-automotive-sectorThe automotive industry is rapidly evolving through AI, connected systems, and digital transformation, reshaping vehicle design, manufacturing, and operation while creating new legal and commercial complexities. As companies increasingly rely on advanced technologies and third-party suppliers, technology transactions and commercial contracts have become critical to managing risk and supporting operations.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -050005e8ea8f-670f-4aaa-ab1e-3c7bb914fb1fUnited StatesAutomotive & MobilityAuto Finance & Consumer ProtectionTechnologyArtificial IntelligenceVito PetrettiEmily R. Lowehttps://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/healthlawscan/2026/05/key-takeaways-from-the-boston-bar-associations-white-collar-crime-conferenceThe Boston Bar Association held its annual White Collar Crime Conference on May 7, 2026, featuring lawyers from the defense and plaintiffs’ bar and current and former prosecutors from the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts (the Office) and the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -05008d39acf8-61b0-4b10-8b37-4a4f84f70b70FDA & HealthcareLitigation, Regulation & InvestigationsUnited StatesLife SciencesPharmaceuticals & BiotechnologyHealthcareHospitals, Health Systems & Academic Medical CentersRetail & Specialty PharmaciesInsuranceHealth & Long-Term Care InsuranceFDALITJonathan P. YorkScott A. Memmotthttps://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/sourcingatmorganlewis/2026/05/ai-and-outsourcing-series-how-ai-is-transforming-the-outsourcing-industryWelcome to the first blog in our AI and Outsourcing series, where we explore the disruptive and transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on outsourcing and managed services transactions.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500b3307c3a-6eae-4dc9-a569-29e5954af48aTechnology Transactions, Outsourcing & Commercial ContractsGlobal OutsourcingCybersecurity, Incident Response & PrivacyUnited StatesArtificial IntelligenceTechnologyOUTACCPLITMarina G. AronchikC. ("Kari") KrusmarkBarbara Murphy Melbyhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/china-steps-up-anti-corruption-enforcement-with-new-regulatory-frameworksThe recently issued Interpretation (II) on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Handling of Criminal Cases of Corruption and Bribery (Fa Shi [2026] No. 6 (the Interpretation (II)) and the Administration Measures for Medical Representatives are intended to strengthen China’s broader anti-corruption regulatory framework and China’s anti-corruption efforts in the pharmaceutical industry, respectively.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -05001708d78b-c6f1-41c3-a5d5-80aa0d4f9dddLitigation, Regulation & InvestigationsForeign Corrupt Practices Act & Global Anti-CorruptionAsiaGreater ChinaLITSandra MoserBingna GuoYijie (Selina) Baohttps://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/welldone/2026/05/fda-expands-oversight-with-launch-of-post-market-chemical-assessment-programOn May 12, 2026, FDA launched a new post-market food additive review process, targeting ADA and BHT in a major oversight shift.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500f9ba5037-69f3-4f7e-b6e9-c55b32248036Litigation, Regulation & InvestigationsFDA & HealthcareUnited StatesLITFDAKathleen M. SanzoAriel Z. SeeleyFranco A. Corradohttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/gender-affirming-care-recent-regulatory-and-enforcement-updatesDOJ announced its first resolution under its ongoing national investigation into the provision of gender-affirming care to minors, through agreements involving a Texas children’s hospital, DOJ, and the Texas attorney general.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -05002149acb3-c99a-4221-9c43-5d708afe7e16Litigation, Regulation & InvestigationsFDA & HealthcareHealthcare & Life Sciences LitigationWhite Collar Litigation & Government InvestigationsUnited StatesHealthcareLITFDAAmanda B. RobinsonHoward J. YoungJonathan P. Yorkhttps://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/healthlawscan/2026/05/doj-unveils-focus-initiative-prioritizing-data-miner-fca-casesThe DOJ recently announced the Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics (FOCUS) initiative to address the growing number of False Claims Act (FCA) qui tam complaints filed by “data miners,” defined as individuals or organizations that use publicly available government data rather than traditional insider information to identify patterns that may indicate fraud.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -05000dae3cf7-4ac9-4fdf-a6b3-5105452a0e12Litigation, Regulation & InvestigationsFDA & HealthcareUnited StatesHealthcareHospitals, Health Systems & Academic Medical CentersLITFDAB. Scott McBrideRachel L. LamparelliSydney MenackJonathan P. Yorkhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/eeoc-proposes-rescinding-employer-data-reporting-requirementsThe US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on May 14, 2026 submitted a proposed rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rescinding the requirement that certain employers submit annual workforce demographic data reports to EEOC, including data on employee race, ethnicity, and sex.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -050029a1f297-3cd1-42a2-80bf-00fbc0d9d5efLabor, Employment & BenefitsOrganizational Culture: Change & ComplianceUnited StatesEBLBRWTRE. Pierce BlueSharon Perley Maslinghttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/epas-endangerment-finding-repeal-signals-federal-exit-from-regulating-motor-vehicle-ghg-emissions-but-state-efforts-continue-reutersPartners Pamela Wu and Douglas Hastings co-authored an article for Reuters examining the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) rescission of its 2009 Endangerment Finding and the resulting implications for federal and state regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from motor vehicles.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500c7392324-0838-40e5-87be-e70b620a9ec8Litigation, Regulation & InvestigationsEnvironmental Counseling & LitigationClimateCarbon EmissionsGlobal ESG Reporting RegulationsGovernment SolutionsCorporate, Finance & Investment ManagementUnited StatesAutomotive & MobilityEnergyLITCBTPamela T. WuDouglas A. Hastingshttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/greenhouse-gas-and-chemical-regulation-shifts-as-federal-rollbacks-meet-state-actionThis Insight, the fourth and final based on our Earth Day webinar series, examines federal deregulatory efforts, California’s GHG reporting and climate-related financial risk disclosure programs, mobile source regulation, and litigation shaping the path forward.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500fc9aed24-71b5-46dc-a743-be71069b933fLitigation, Regulation & InvestigationsEnvironmental Counseling & LitigationCorporate, Finance & Investment ManagementClimateESG & Sustainability AdvisoryUnited StatesAutomotive & MobilityElectric & Zero-Emissions VehiclesLITCBTRick R. RothmanDavid K. BrownDouglas A. HastingsDebra Carforahttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/red-cards-and-red-flags-fincens-fifa-world-cup-human-trafficking-notice-signals-expanding-risks-for-businessesThe US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on May 11, 2026 issued a Notice urging heightened vigilance for human trafficking activity associated with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500d635aa1a-d0e5-400c-9c22-0673a6ef13e7Litigation, Regulation & InvestigationsLabor, Employment & BenefitsOrganizational Culture: Change & ComplianceWorkplace Harassment Crisis CapabilitiesUnited StatesSportsLITEBLBRWTRAshley R. LynamChristian C. ContardoAlice S. HrdyCarl A. Valensteinhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/sec-staff-permits-mutual-fund-and-etf-joint-transactionsRecent no-action relief permitting certain open-end funds to participate in co-investment transactions is the latest step forward in the significant trend of expanding access to alternative investment strategies for retail investors—or “retailization.”Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -05004cb62922-4a6e-4311-9880-7bdc296de9cdInvestment ManagementRegistered FundsSecurities EnforcementUnited StatesInvestment FundsIMPGSECSean GraberJonathan J. NowakowskiAllison L. EdwardsJohn J. O'Brienhttps://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/datacenterbytes/2026/05/activating-the-colo-model-what-really-matters-in-data-center-colocation-agreementsData center capacity has become one of the most sought-after resources in today’s digital economy. The rapid growth of cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-intensive applications—particularly those driven by high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs)—has significantly increased demand for power, cooling, and physical infrastructure. As a result, a growing number of companies are turning to colocation arrangements as a faster and more cost-effective alternative to building and operating their own data centers.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500dad7aeda-d131-4e46-8286-c90eec5024ddEnergy & InfrastructureCorporate, Finance & Investment ManagementUnited StatesEnergyData CentersTechnologyENECBTMarina G. AronchikA. Benjamin KlaberBarbara Murphy Melbyhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/beneficiary-of-breach-of-noncompete-clause-must-prove-losses-suffered-french-high-courtIn a recent ruling, the Commercial Chamber of the French High Court (Cour de Cassation) reiterated that the beneficiary of a noncompete obligation alleging its breach by the other party must establish the existence and extent of the losses for which compensation is sought.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -05007459a1bb-f653-44a7-bccd-0441139a83c3Litigation, Regulation & InvestigationsBusiness DisputesCorporate, Finance & Investment ManagementCommercial ContractsEuropeFranceLITCBTOUTAlexandre BaillyXavier HarangerInes Chaudonneret Oudelettehttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/dol-signals-significant-shift-in-erisa-enforcement-priorities-key-takeaways-from-fab-2026-01The US Department of Labor, through its Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), recently issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2026-01 and provided additional perspective through Assistant Secretary Daniel Aronowitz’s April 2026 congressional testimony.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -050015458af1-a415-4c5f-84d7-f70d9a50c6d5Labor, Employment & BenefitsERISA/Employee Benefits LitigationUnited StatesEBLBRERISAElizabeth S. GoldbergSaghi FattahianTyler J. Dixonhttps://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/governmentcontractorguidebook/2026/05/govcon-update-foci-rule-gao-oversight-fca-trade-enforcementRecent developments in government contracting include a proposed US Department of Defense rule expanding foreign ownership, control, or influence (FOCI) requirements, a Government Accountability Office report focused on procurement reform and oversight, and a major False Claims Act settlement tied to customs duty evasion.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -050062b7c60b-135a-413a-ab52-5e9716dee25bLitigation, Regulation & InvestigationsGovernment ContractsFalse Claims Act & Qui Tam LitigationInternational Trade & National SecurityWhite Collar Litigation & Government InvestigationsUnited StatesLITFDAAlexander B. HastingsScott Whitmanhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/breaking-down-plastics-as-state-regulation-expands-and-litigation-evolvesPlastics regulation and litigation continue to evolve quickly, with state legislatures, regulators, plaintiffs’ lawyers, nongovernmental organizations, and state attorneys general all shaping the landscape. Recent developments reflect several overlapping trends, including tighter scrutiny of recyclability claims, growing adoption of extended producer responsibility regimes, and a broader wave of plastics litigation that now extends well beyond traditional false advertising disputes.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -050090a9eea5-677c-4e2c-afc1-79164934129fEnvironmental Counseling & LitigationEnergy & InfrastructureProduct Liability & Mass TortsClimateESG & Sustainability AdvisoryState Attorneys GeneralLitigation, Regulation & InvestigationsCorporate, Finance & Investment ManagementUnited StatesRetail & EcommerceHome Goods, Marketplace & Big BoxGroceryLuxury & Fashion BrandsRestaurant & Food ServiceLITENECBTDuke K. McCall, IIIAliza R. KaretnickAdam D. Teitcherhttps://www.morganlewis.com/blogs/upandatom/2026/05/doe-adds-thailand-to-part-810-generally-authorized-destination-listThe US Department of Energy (DOE) published a Secretarial Determination in the Federal Register on May 14, 2026 adding the Kingdom of Thailand to the list of Generally Authorized destinations in Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 810. In doing so, the administration eases regulatory burdens for US civil nuclear technology exports to an important economy in Southeast Asia.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500a5360f73-fea1-4a4d-8aea-f26e73663a1bEnergy & InfrastructureUnited StatesEnergyNuclear EnergyENEAlex PolonskyChristopher William Pisano, Jr.https://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/football-clubs-and-employment-law-reform-navigating-a-new-playing-fieldPartners Louise Skinner and Katherine Gibson and associate Phoebe Fardell co-authored an article for Sports Litigation Alert examining how proposed employment law reforms in the United Kingdom could affect football clubs and other sports organizations. The article explores the implications of the UK government’s Employment Rights Bill and related workplace reforms for employers operating in the sports industry.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500fc6cebbf-9de3-47b9-a6e1-ac9cde46d1eeLabor, Employment & BenefitsEmployment CounselingWorkforce ChangeEuropeUnited KingdomSportsProfessional Sports Leagues, Teams & PlayersEBLBRLouise SkinnerKatherine (Kat) GibsonPhoebe FardellLondonhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/made-in-usa-claims-face-increased-ftc-scrutiny-ahead-of-americas-250th-anniversaryThe Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) in April 2026 announced a coordinated enforcement sweep targeting allegedly deceptive “Made in USA” claims, signaling increased scrutiny of US-origin advertising across industries. The sweep follows President Donald Trump’s March 13, 2026 executive order directing the FTC to prioritize enforcement against false or misleading American-origin claims and comes as companies ramp up patriotic marketing campaigns ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary in July 2026.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -05009577a9ae-78db-4eb2-811c-4c88b9524c46Litigation, Regulation & InvestigationsAntitrust & CompetitionConsumer Protection DefenseAdvertising & MarketingUnited StatesRetail & EcommerceLuxury & Fashion BrandsHome Goods, Marketplace & Big BoxLITATRACCPDaniel S. SavrinCaitlin ZeytoonianNoah Beckert-McGirrhttps://www.morganlewis.com/pubs/2026/05/strategic-compliance-navigating-hgr-and-data-risks-in-china-life-sciences-transactionsFor multinational companies and biotech companies engaging in “in-licensing” transactions with Chinese partners, the transfer of biological samples and clinical trial data is more than just a technical necessity, it is the deal’s most regulated bottleneck. It is important to understand China’s oversight on Human Genetic Resources and Personal Information, which creates significant compliance burdens that directly impact clinical and commercial timelines for foreign licensees.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500aaf82827-2f5e-47e3-b749-b8024e11987cLife Sciences TransactionsAsiaGreater ChinaLife SciencesLSTodd LiaoMudan HeSylvia Hu