On 19 March 2025, the US Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) issued two technical assistance documents clarifying what workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices the federal agencies may consider to be “discriminatory.” Importantly, the federal government also has confirmed that DEI initiatives, policies, […]

Free, Prior and Informed Consent: Youth Fellows Fighting for Indigenous Rights Country Global Brazil agnes Fri, 03/21/2025 – 12:38 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Carmem Cazaubon (CS Intern) In a time where the consequences of climate change are being felt on a global scale, the transition to […]

The Importance of Our Relatives: The Forests and Trees Country Global agnes Fri, 03/21/2025 – 08:47 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Nati Garcia (Maya Mam, CS Staff) I remember growing up and climbing trees as a child; they were my haven when I needed space. […]

On 19 March 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission staff issued updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to Rule 206(4)-1 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the Marketing Rule) (available here). Broadly, the updated FAQs permit the use of extracted performance (including for individual positions) and certain performance-related characteristics […]

Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates and 17 of its lawyers as leaders in their fields of practice in the 2025 edition of Chambers Europe and the inaugural editions of the Chambers France and Chambers Germany guides. The guides ranked the firm and its lawyers in 15 categories across six regions, […]

On 14 March 2025, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) extended the compliance dates for the amendments to Rule 35d-1 (Amended Names Rule) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (1940 Act), by six months. However, as discussed below, some funds may have much longer to comply. In response […]