SAMR Overhauls China Trade Secret Protection Regime
On February 24, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (“SAMR”) officially issued the Provisions on the Protection of Trade Secrets (the…
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Mamdani Administration Holds First Citywide Junk Fees Task Force
On March 18, 2026, the Mamdani Administration held its first Citywide Junk Fees Task Force Meeting at City Hall, an…
Fifth Circuit Throws Out Changes to HSR Premerger Notification Sy
On February 12, 2026, a federal court in Texas threw out a series of sweeping changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification…
Next BMW i5 Could Ditch the Shared Platform and Go Its Own Electric Way
Article Summary BMW’s R&D chief hinted that the Neue Klasse platform pioneered by the new i3 will scale up to…
Executive Order on Truthful “Made in America” Claims
On March 13, 2026, President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO), “Ensuring Truthful Advertising of Products Claiming to be Made…
Fifth Circuit Denies FTC Stay Motion on HSR Filing Requirements
In a significant development for antitrust practitioners and dealmakers, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit denied the…
Leaked! Is this the new BMW M3 electric?
The all-new BMW i3 made its global debut a few days back. It promises 463 hp, but there’s an even…
Ask Nathan: Time to Switch to EVs (Gas Prices) and Used Super Cheap Commuter Help?
In this week’s Ask Nathan: Now that gas prices are soaring, should I get an EV? Help! I need a…
Food Industry Groups Challenge California “Truth in Labeling” Law
On March 17, 2026, a coalition of 18 food industry groups and trade associations brought suit in California federal court challenging the…
BMW Would Make Range-Extenders Fun To Drive, If They Return
Article Summary BMW is open to the idea of bringing back the range-extender technology as long as it sees there’s…
BaFin Restricts Attribution of Voting Rights
Die BaFin hat am 20. März 2026 eine Aufsichtsmitteilung zu den Auswirkungen des EuGH-Urteils vom 12. Februar 2026 (Rs. C-864/24)…
BMW’s Fresh Design Brings ‘Distinct Character’ To Every Car
Article Summary The new design language will encompass nearly the entire lineup within a few years. BMW Group’s Head of…