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2026 Post-Election Considerations
Now that the 2026 election has passed, special legal issues arise from inaugural and transition activities, recounts, runoffs, special elections, individuals entering or leaving government and new consultants. The Democratic-controlled Congress is also likely to undertake increased oversight and investigations. We examine the potential implications for companies and individuals.
2026 Post-Election Considerations for Inaugurations, Transitions, Special Elections, Personnel Entering or Leaving Government, and Investigations Stemming From Change in Congressional Party Control
UK SFO Introduces New Self-Reporting Channel and Launches Consultation on Whistleblower Rewards
On 12 October 2026, the UK government announced a consultation on the current whistleblowing framework. This includes the potential introduction of a financial rewards scheme for whistleblowers reporting economic crime information that results in successful enforcement by the SFO.
UK SFO Introduces New Self-Reporting Channel and Launches Consultation on Whistleblower Rewards
Now that the 2026 election has passed, special legal issues arise from inaugural and transition activities, recounts, runoffs, special elections, individuals entering or leaving government and new consultants. The Democratic-controlled Congress is also likely to undertake increased oversight and investigations. We examine the potential implications for companies and individuals.
2026 Post-Election Considerations for Inaugurations, Transitions, Special Elections, Personnel Entering or Leaving Government, and Investigations Stemming From Change in Congressional Party Control
On 12 October 2026, the UK government announced a consultation on the current whistleblowing framework. This includes the potential introduction of a financial rewards scheme for whistleblowers reporting economic crime information that results in successful enforcement by the SFO.
UK SFO Introduces New Self-Reporting Channel and Launches Consultation on Whistleblower Rewards
On October 9, 2026, the CFTC issued two companion releases: a proposed rule that would expressly include event contracts in the definition of “swap,” and an interim final rule that codifies the exclusion of casino-style gambling products from that definition. We examine the implications of the releases for market participants.
CFTC Moves to Draw the Line Between Event Contracts and Casino-Style Gambling
Oversight of antitrust enforcement, through hearings and legislative proposals, will be a major topic in the 120th Congress. Democratic oversight could orient regulators toward a more cautious and conventional approach, potentially leading to an uptick in antitrust enforcement, especially for transactions involving big tech, AI or a “cost-of-living” nexus.
Midterms Open Up a New Path for Antitrust Enforcement and Oversight
CFTC Moves to Draw the Line Between Event Contracts and Casino-Style Gambling
On October 9, 2026, the CFTC issued two companion releases: a proposed rule that would expressly include event contracts in the definition of “swap,” and an interim final rule that codifies the exclusion of casino-style gambling products from that definition. We examine the implications of the releases for market participants.
CFTC Moves to Draw the Line Between Event Contracts and Casino-Style Gambling
Midterms Open Up a New Path for Antitrust Enforcement and Oversight
Oversight of antitrust enforcement, through hearings and legislative proposals, will be a major topic in the 120th Congress. Democratic oversight could orient regulators toward a more cautious and conventional approach, potentially leading to an uptick in antitrust enforcement, especially for transactions involving big tech, AI or a “cost-of-living” nexus.
Midterms Open Up a New Path for Antitrust Enforcement and Oversight
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2026 Post-Election Considerations for Inaugurations, Transitions, Special Elections, Personnel Entering or Leaving Government, and Investigations Stemming From Change in Congressional Party ControlNovember 5, 2026
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UK SFO Introduces New Self-Reporting Channel and Launches Consultation on Whistleblower RewardsNovember 4, 2026
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CFTC Moves to Draw the Line Between Event Contracts and Casino-Style GamblingNovember 2, 2026