Hogan Lovells Litigation

In SLB & Ors v PAK & Ors [2026] EWHC 449 (Comm), the High Court held that a missed 120-day deadline to provide refund guarantees was an innominate term, not a condition. Buyers could terminate, but could not claim loss of bargain damages. ow.ly/Qetq50YP57T

The Property (Digital Assets etc) Act 2025 in action: English High Court confirms that, despite being property, misappropriated Bitcoin is not recoverable via the tort of conversion. But crucially, other torts are available. #DigitalAssets #AssetRecovery ow.ly/z3fF50YP56i

Hogan Lovells and Lexology have launched the 2026 Panoramic: Luxury & Fashion guide, offering global insight into key legal and commercial issues across the sector. Explore trends, regulation, and risk across major markets. #LuxuryFashion #GlobalLaw ow.ly/JPCc50YP5bE

The SFO’s 2026–27 Business Plan signals continuity, not reset. Interim Director Graham McNulty emphasises operational delivery, tech and intelligence over big strategy questions – aiming to sustain momentum rather than redefine direction. ow.ly/lPk350YP51J

EU and UK sanctions regimes on Russia and Belarus are increasingly far-reaching, with emerging “secondary sanctions” risk extending compliance exposure to non-EU/UK companies, including Chinese entities with only tangential links. #Sanctions #Compliance ow.ly/13c350YP4VW

AI liability is evolving fast. In a new Corporate Compliance Insights article, Elizabeth Och examines how courts are applying negligence principles to AI -- and whether the law can keep pace with rapid innovation. #AI #HoganLovells ow.ly/q2ot50YP4YT

The International AI Safety Report 2026 assesses general-purpose AI capabilities, emerging risks and risk-management approaches, intended to support informed policymaking. Discover the key disputes angles and practical takeaways. #AI #Litigation ow.ly/uHzQ50YP4OK

China's Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate issued new guidance aligning criminal enforcement with recent legislative updates. Explore the principal changes for health care companies and potential implications #Compliance ow.ly/E3Xe50YP4RT

SEC FY2025 enforcement reduced and shifted to fraud and investor harm. Read more about what this means for companies as state enforcement rises and compliance risks persist despite reduced SEC activity. #SEC #Enforcement ow.ly/rXXj50YP4ME

Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, NDAs preventing employees from making harassment or discrimination allegations may be void unless certain conditions are met. Discover what comes next as the UK government consults on those conditions. #UKEmploymentLaw ow.ly/irbL50YP4KK

Under this Administration, tariff and customs fraud is a top enforcement priority, with increased use of the False Claims Act and whistleblower qui tam actions. In this A Matter of Law episode, we discuss FCA risks for U.S. importers. #Trade #FCA #Tariffs ow.ly/TNPl50YP4Fq

Commercial insurance may not cover as much as policyholders assume. Common gaps in cover include regulatory fines, cyber extortion payments, and pure financial loss under product liability policies. We examine these areas in more detail. #CyberRisk ow.ly/UtIh50YP4HR

The DOJ National Security Division clarifies when companies should make voluntary self-disclosures of potential criminal violations of national security laws, including export controls and sanctions, under its Corporate Enforcement Policy. #DOJ ow.ly/MBBC50YKPbl

On April 1, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a new whistleblower program, increasing financial incentives for insiders and third parties to report potential misconduct, which will heighten enforcement risk. #AML #Sanctions ow.ly/MFqz50YKP3v

A recent memorandum issued by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche establishes the NFED, introducing a significant restructuring of the DOJ’s enforcement apparatus. Explore what this means for fraud enforcement and how to prepare. #DOJ #FraudEnforcement ow.ly/Krfq50YKOcU

A recent High Court judgment addresses position for overseas companies operating in the UK, and has implications for cross-border restructurings, offering greater flexibility for companies navigating insolvency processes in the UK. #Insolvency #UKLaw ow.ly/XPRh50YKP8i

States don't need Washington to act. And in 2026, they're proving it. A Matter of Law on the NAAG affordability agenda, bipartisan antitrust enforcement, and the emerging issues shaping the AG landscape. #StateAG #Antitrust #HoganLovells #AMatterofLaw ow.ly/Je1Q50YKO9o

Under the Employment Rights Act 2025, independent trade unions will have a new right of access to workplaces, expected to take effect in October. Unpack the UK government’s draft Code of Practice, detailing how the new right will operate. #EmploymentLaw ow.ly/ikX050YKP12

State AGs are reshaping U.S. enforcement. With 31 elections in 2026, risks are shifting fast. Our new webpage, Inside State AG, helps you track priorities, elections, and trends across all 56 jurisdictions—so you can stay ahead. #StateAGs #RegulatoryRisk ow.ly/AF2c50YKO7o

The first quarter of 2026 has already brought a wave of notable developments in competition litigation. Here are five key trends and cases shaping the landscape so far. #CompetitionLaw #Antitrust #Litigation ow.ly/7nYO50YKO8U