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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] The extraordinary convergence of multi-front AI litigation and regulation in May-June 2026 has reset the baseline for enterprise compliance, risk, and regulatory intelligence. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] AI governance fragmentation in 2026 compels enterprises to adopt live compliance, manage cross-border AI risks, and adapt quickly to evolving regulations. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] A federal regulation unveiled in June could reshape how airlines serve passengers with disabilities, marking a watershed moment for accessible air travel in the United States. Jetsetter Guide
• [New] A low-tax, near-zero-regulation environment that is the first to allow AI-owned companies will bring significant innovation and profits to Argentina. Latin America Risk Report
• [New] Regulations that emerge in the EU, US, or China can materially change adoption timelines in ways that are difficult to forecast. Bronson.AI
• [New] The healthcare industry will continue to be subject to increased regulation as well as political and legal action, as future proposals to reform the health care system are considered by the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. SEC EDGAR
• [New] Ottawa has promised new AI laws to protect consumer privacy and children's safety, though it did not offer details on how it plans to do so, or when. BBC News
• [New] The GAO's report confirms what law enforcement, anti-money laundering experts, lawmakers, and anti-corruption advocates have been saying: eliminating ownership reporting requirements for the vast majority of anonymous shell companies will endanger American communities and markets. The FACT Coalition
• [New] Sending immigrants against their will to other countries could risk violating international law. The Guardian
• [New] Others like Law and Justice in Poland and the Finns Party in Finland, consider Russia to be a security threat. Centre for European Reform
• [New] UK rules are expected to re-align with EU frameworks covering general food law, labelling, hygiene and safety rules, nutrition and health claims, pesticides and biocides. Osborne Clarke
• [New] Congress dropped a 269-page AI bill that could override every state law in America. Build Fast with AI
• [New] Subject to the adoption of the necessary legal acts by European co-legislators, the ECB is preparing for the potential issuance of a digital euro, which will help safeguard Europe's monetary sovereignty in a digital world. European Central Bank
• [New] June could see a new click to cancel rule that would make New York the first municipality in the US with a law on subscriptions that are maddeningly difficult to get out of. The Guardian
• [New] Tariff uncertainty and court challenges intensified importer risk Ongoing legal disputes surrounding U.S. tariff authority created uncertainty around duties, sourcing costs and long-term trade planning for importers and global supply chains. Worldwide Express
• [New] Institute for Supply Management recently warned that ongoing tariff disputes may force companies to revisit duty calculations, sourcing decisions and long-term contracting strategies as legal challenges and policy changes continue evolving throughout 2026. Worldwide Express
• [New] Increasing data privacy regulations and the need to reduce security breaches in rapidly industrializing economies are expected to keep Asia-Pacific's growth momentum as the highest CAGR region during the forecast period. Dimension Market Research
• [New] Spain said it will continue advancing regulations targeting social media platforms and high-risk artificial intelligence systems despite lobbying pressure from technology companies. The AI Policy Newsletter
• [New] Global legal departments can leverage AI and data analytics to identify patterns and risks across their entire operational footprint. Thomson Reuters Law Blog
• [New] 73% of legal departments plan to use advanced technology to automate tasks and reduce costs, yet 45% characterize their pace of technology advancement as slow. Thomson Reuters Law Blog
• [New] As we move further into 2026, global legal departments face an unprecedented convergence of challenges: managing risk across multiple jurisdictions, integrating advanced technology at scale, and proving strategic value to business leadership. Thomson Reuters Law Blog
• [New] A DAO with a treasury below $1 million that makes no external contracts, pays no service providers, and has no US-nexus activity faces modest practical legal risk even without formal structure. VaaSBlock

Last updated: 16 June 2026