Introduction A recent judgment from the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) in Case No. 902 of 2024 (issued on 23 December 2024) reiterates the importance of ensuring that a signatory to a contract containing an arbitration agreement has specific authority to bind the company to arbitration.  Background […]

Miskitu Leaders in Nicaraguan Delegation Asking for Temporary Protection Status for Nicaraguans from the United States Government Due to Ongoing Human Rights Abuses Country Nicaragua agnes Tue, 01/21/2025 – 12:52 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By John McPhaul Faced with President Donald Trump’s promise of mass deportations, two […]

A few New Year’s Resolutions from an employment, industrial relations and work health and safety perspective as we kick off 2025. See how many of these can be completed or substantively advanced by the end of March 2025: Payroll Compliance Conduct or review your modern award mapping and classifications across […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised global beauty and fashion technology solutions leader Perfect Corp. in connection with the acquisition of Wannaby Inc., a digital immersive experiences company specializing in virtual try-on technology for luxury brands.  The acquisition will enable Perfect Corp. to expand its offerings into new luxury […]

Xinka Parliament Calls Out Pan American Silver Obstruction of Escobal Mine Consultation Country Guatemala agnes Fri, 01/17/2025 – 15:30 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Ellen Moore. Reposted from Earthworks.   The Xinka are an Indigenous people who live in what is now southern Guatemala. In 2014, the […]

On 15 January 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) published its report (Report) announcing civil recoveries under the False Claims Act (FCA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. The recoveries for FY 2024 exceeded US$2.9 billion, approximately US$1.7 billion of which involved the health care industry. The US government has […]

A new study reveals a concerning trend in the United States: fewer people are finding joy in their food, and many are no longer confident that they’re eating healthily. According to a Gallup survey conducted in 2023, while 81% of people globally reported enjoying their food, a notable drop from […]