Introduction On 13 May 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the US Department of Treasury’s (DoT) Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) jointly proposed rulemaking to implement Section 326 of the USA Patriot Act1 (Proposed CIP Rule), which would require SEC-registered investment advisers (RIAs) and exempt reporting advisers (ERAs) to […]
Read MoreBy CIVICUSJun 25 2024 (IPS) CIVICUS discusses the results and implications of recent elections to the European Parliament with Philipp Jäger, Policy Fellow at the Jacques Delors Centre, an independent, non-partisan think tank focused on European policy processes and outcomes. Philipp Jäger The recent European elections saw significant advances […]
Read MoreCountry: Sudan Source: Médecins Sans Frontières Nine days since the UN Security Council called for an end to the fighting in El Fasher, MSF warns that hospitals continue to be attacked, and that no outside help can reach the city.
Read MoreTaylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” was one of the highest grossing music tours of all time with approximate proceeds exceeding US$1 billion. While this is a monumental feat, Taylor Swift also gained negative attention during the tour for her liberal use of private jets. It has been reported, however, that she, […]
Read MoreBest Lawyers®, a peer review guide to the legal profession, has listed nearly 50 K&L Gates lawyers across Europe in the 2025 editions of its guides, covering France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, nearly 10 of the firm’s lawyers were named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, a […]
Read MoreIndigenous Youth Fellows and their projects on identities and experiences in Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ communities Country Global Diana Mon, 06/24/2024 – 12:29 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image This June, in honor of Pride Month, Cultural Survival celebrates the wide range of identities and experiences in Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ […]
Read MoreCredit: Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) By Azza KaramNEW YORK, Jun 24 2024 (IPS) “Holy War” is how the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church referred to the Russian war on the Ukraine, and indeed, on “the West”1 . “Holy War”, aka “jihad” is a foundational […]
Read MoreCountry: Bangladesh Source: UN Children’s Fund Children are the most vulnerable, facing heightened risks of drowning, malnutrition, deadly waterborne diseases, the trauma of displacement, and potential abuse in overpopulated shelters.
Read MoreCountry: World Source: UN Human Rights Council In addition to 68.3 million people displaced by conflict and violence, an increase of 49 per cent from five years ago, 7.7 million persons were internally displaced at the end of 2023 due to natural disasters.
Read MoreOn 18 June 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislative leaders reached an agreement with the California Chamber of Commerce and business and labor groups to reform California’s Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA). The deal will alter the PAGA litigation landscape while avoiding the ballot measure scheduled […]
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