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WHAT'S NEXT?: Substantive regulatory change is likely to happen in the next decade as a result of the recent U.S. Presidential election, Brexit and efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change, increase trade and reduce bureaucracy while legislating for new forms of technological advancement such as robots, driverless cars and drones.

• [New] In 2026, new laws in California and Germany allow citations to be issued directly to AV Operators (the software makers), forcing a massive shift in how insurance companies calculate risk. MEXC
• [New] EU regulations mandate full supply chain disclosures by 2027. BonewsNG
• [New] The coalition of climate campaigners based its request on France's duty of vigilance law, which requires large companies to draw up plans to identify and prevent a range of risks including environmental ones or face lawsuits. Insurance Journal
• [New] Donald Trump plans to reverse the 'endangerment finding' that underpins most climate-related regulation in America. Clintel
• [New] The U.S. Supreme Court ruling to strike down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act represents a legal rebuke of presidential overreach but does nothing to resolve the ongoing trade crisis threatening Canadian jobs and key industrial sectors. RETAIL INSIDER
• [New] The work at CAISI on agentic AI standards is expected to be critical as the Trump administration and Congress weigh a broader approach to AI regulations. Federal News Network
• [New] EPA will repeal all subsequent GHG emission standards from its regulations for light -, medium -, and heavy-duty on-highway vehicles and engines. JD Supra
• [New] Ongoing efforts to implement global forced labour laws will push the need for further enhancements to supply chain traceability. Supply Chain Dive
• [New] Mexico's fintech regulation for 2026 represents a seismic shift that will redefine how financial services operate across Latin America. Beaumont Capital Markets
• [New] The UK's automated vehicle legislation and parallel work in the EU on product liability and AI regulation are expected to move some responsibility from individual drivers towards manufacturers, software providers and systems operators. Insurance Business
• [New] 86% of respondents anticipate increased regulation is likely or very likely by 2035, yet only 62% feel their business is prepared. Insurance Business
• [New] What began as voluntary corporate goodwill has morphed into competitive necessity as governments worldwide draft legislation that could reshape how AI systems get built and deployed. The Tech Buzz
• [New] The U.S. recently repealed the endangerment finding, a landmark legal acknowledgement that greenhouse gases threaten public health. Salmon Arm Observer
• [New] Legal experts are warning employers to prepare for aggressive EEOC activity around reverse discrimination in 2026. Insights
• [New] The proposed SEC rules and the California climate-related legislation will require independent verification for Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. The Conference Board
• [New] Europe's failure to harmonize aerospace regulations, buying policies, and export controls threatens to undermine its long-term strategic independence in both civilian and defence sectors. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Looking ahead, the focus of global AML efforts will likely shift toward a more holistic approach that integrates financial intelligence with other forms of law enforcement and regulatory data. Fincrime Central
• [New] More forceful moves toward content verification might come from the many pieces of AI regulation pending around the world. MIT Technology Review
• [New] Brokers who thrive will deepen their role as strategic trusted advisers, become digital innovators, and help lead Australia's resilience conversation, as technology, regulation and emerging risks reshape what clients need from us. Insurance Business
• [New] Corporate legal departments are expected to grow at a 15.1% CAGR as they face increasing regulatory pressure, contract complexity, and litigation risk as businesses scale globally. Persistence Market Research
• [New] AI is unlike technologies from previous eras, and that the diffuse nature of data means that state regulations risk violating federalism and speech provisions in the U.S. ballotpedia
• [New] A patchwork of state laws will make it harder for the U.S. to compete with China and other countries. ballotpedia

Last updated: 24 February 2026