Michelle Rae Heisner

On 13 August 2025, the Ukrainian government approved the tender terms, process and timeline for the two oil and gas areas in Western Ukraine, the Mezhyhirska (M) and Svichanska (S) blocks, located near the EU countries bordering Ukraine (Poland, Slovakia and Romania). Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Nos. 975 and 982 replaced the April 2025 approvals for the tenders of these two blocks.

Retailers are increasingly adopting electronic shelf labels (ESLs) to streamline pricing updates and enhance operational efficiency. ESLs offer quick price adjustments, improved accuracy, and reduced labor. However, concerns about price gouging, demographic-based pricing, and technical glitches have emerged. Lawmakers and regulators are scrutinizing the technology, emphasizing the need for businesses to consider legal risks before deployment.

On September 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved final rules as part of technical amendments to EDGAR (collectively, referred to as “EDGAR Next”) to enhance the security of the system. The rulemaking amends Rule 10 and 11 of Regulation S-T, Form ID (needed to obtain EDGAR access codes) and updates the EDGAR Filer Manual. EDGAR Next will significantly change how filers access EDGAR, make filings, and manage accounts.