Our Scans · (ZY.4.15) Law · Weekly Summary

• [New] The Department of Justice will continue engaging tech companies to eliminate platforms where radicals can incite imminent violence against federal law enforcement. The Register
• [New] The National Transport Commission is working toward introducing the Automated Vehicle Safety Law by 2026, which would establish a federal regulator and define the responsibilities of Automated Driving System Entities, including manufacturers and software providers. / Australia Insurance Business
• [New] Dubai will establish a dedicated Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court to improve legal infrastructure for investors and companies, helping businesses manage debt, avoid liquidation, and strengthen Dubai's global financial center status. The Brew News
• [New] There is a limited track record of enforcing foreign arbitration awards in Burma, and inherent jurisdictional risks remain in any recourse to the local legal system. United States Department of State
• [New] Legal Sector: Tools like Harvey and CoCounsel are automating document analysis with 90% accuracy, threatening paralegal work and contract drafting. Lowtouch.Ai
• Merz's proposal is financially ingenious but politically risky: it allows Europe to claim that it supports Ukraine without directly confiscating Russian assets, which could set dangerous legal precedents for the international financial system. Atalayar
• The Delaware Court of Chancery recently increased liability for corporate officers and directors, heightening legal risks. Armstrong Economics
• The combination of Brazilian environmental law, English civil procedure and a global claimant bar adept at pursuing cross-border actions means that mining companies - and their insurers - may have to rethink how they assess and price tailings-dam risk. Insurance Business
• Backlog Reduction: India has over 4.5 crore pending cases (as of 2025); community-based legal aid and mediation could reduce pendency by 30-35% in civil and family disputes. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• In a major legal step, Dubai will establish a Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Court to handle bankruptcy and debt settlement cases. Dxb News Network
• UAE's VARA/SCA framework regulates FRVAs/ARVAs with strict compliance rules, fostering innovation while mitigating DeFi / criminal risks via 2025 AML law. Ainvest
• By the end of 2025, 70% of corporate legal teams will rely on AI and contract lifecycle management platforms to streamline legal operations. Mondaq
• Tax issues and the threat of a US legal system with nuclear verdicts are other key concerns that CTA would like to see addressed in the upcoming revision. IRU
• ARIT will allow law enforcement agencies across the UK to manage the Asset Recovery Incentivisation Scheme within a single system, and make it easier for users to log and track evidence. UKAuthority
• The German court ruled that RWE could, in principle, be held liable under a German civil law protecting people from unreasonable interference to their property, for its share of global emissions, even for damage occurring abroad. www.hoganlovells.com
• California law imposes a high duty of care on carriers transporting passengers, as reflected in Civil Code § 2100. Gosuits
• The recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice that countries have legal obligations to combat the climate crisis and protect people and the environment from harm is unlikely to move U.S. policymakers, but could help mobilize international partners with shared interests. Council on Foreign Relations

Last updated: 28 November 2025