London – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Sonya Van de Graaff as a partner in its Finance practice. She joins the firm’s London office from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Van de Graaff brings a wealth of experience in English law and cross-border restructuring transactions, as well as distressed […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday 27 December, the European Parliament formally approved the new European Commission (Commission), led by Ursula von der Leyen, for her second term. A total of 370 out of 720 Members of the European Parliament voted in favor of the Commission team. This marks the lowest-ever level of support […]
Read MoreLondon – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Sonya Van de Graaff as a partner in its Finance practice. She joins the firm’s London office from Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Van de Graaff brings a wealth of experience in English law and cross-border restructuring transactions, as well as distressed […]
Read MoreCredit: Alex Berger in North Western Zambia By Leah Mitaba and Bibbi AbruzziniLUSAKA, Zambia, Dec 6 2024 (IPS) Over the past few years, new “tools of control” affecting the work of civil society organisations have multiplied, often imposing forms of “bureaucratic criminalisation” and “administrative harassment”. In particular, more and more […]
Read MoreUNESCO Forum Amplifies Indigenous Voices, Calls for Action to Strengthen Indigenous Media Country Global agnes Wed, 12/04/2024 – 19:19 Issues Human Rights Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Koĩts-Sunuwar, CS Staff) In a resounding affirmation of Indigenous media’s vital role in fostering inclusivity and diversity, […]
Read MoreOn 25 November, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a petition signed by over 100 consumer advocacy groups calling for the EPA to develop a monitoring program for microplastics in drinking water. If successful, this petition could lay the framework for the official regulation of microplastics and further reinforce […]
Read MoreChambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers as leaders in their fields of practice in the 2025 edition of the Chambers FinTech guide. Published annually, Chambers and Partners rankings are based on thousands of in-depth interviews conducted with lawyers and clients to evaluate the reputations and […]
Read MoreThe International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the UN, is holding public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. Mr. Nawaf Salam, President of the court, is preciding. Credit: ICJ By Umar Manzoor ShahTHE HAGUE […]
Read MoreOn 3 December 2024, Judge Amos Mazzant of the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enjoining enforcement of the CTA as well as the implementing Treasury regulations, and staying the 1 January 2025 reporting deadline until further order of […]
Read MoreThe international carbon markets need recognition of community rights to be integrated in the national and international supporting regulations and guidance. Credit: Charles Mpaka/IPS By Rebecca Iwerks and Alain FrechetteWASHINGTON DC, Dec 4 2024 (IPS) This time last year, the forestry space was abuzz with news of the big Blue […]
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