On 23 February 2023, the European Commission (Commission) launched an exploratory consultation on the future of the Electronic Communications sector and its infrastructure. Electronic communications services are provided, in exchange for payment, through electronic communications networks. Such services include internet access services, interpersonal communications services, and services used for sending […]

Sydney – Global law firm K&L Gates has further bolstered its Real Estate practice with the appointment of Jennifer McCosker as a partner, based in Sydney. McCosker has advised a number of Australia’s leading commercial property investors and developers on a wide range of transactions, including large-scale property and development […]

Virtual Event: February 21, 2023 – 7:00 AM to February 24, 2023 – 8:30 AM EST. IFPRI is participating in the Centre of Excellence for Development Impact and Learning (CEDIL) 2023 conference.

Country: Mozambique Source: World Health Organization Health authorities are also reinforcing disease surveillance, prevention and control measures, and treatment as well as raising public awareness to curb the spread of the disease and end the outbreak.

Photo: Pixabay/PublicDomainPictures A robust sense of smell is a key component of a healthy and enjoyable life. “Your sense of smell enriches your experience of the world around you. Different scents can change your mood, transport you back to a distant memory, and may even help you bond with loved […]

Country: Ukraine Source: UN News Service One year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, nearly half the population – roughly 18 million people – need humanitarian aid and protection, the United Nations said on Friday.

Antitrust and Competition Consultation on the European Commission’s Proposal for a Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework  On 1 February 2023, member states of the European Union received a consultation on a draft proposal to alter the current state aid temporary crisis framework into a so-called temporary crisis and transition framework. […]

Stacy Ackermann, a leader of K&L Gates’ global Finance practice area, recently co-authored a playbook with the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) that addresses the transition away from the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) this June. The CREFC LIBOR Legacy Playbook is directed toward the commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) […]