Effective 1 December 2025, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16.1 introduces the first formal procedural framework tailored to multidistrict litigation (MDL) proceedings, aiming to address longstanding challenges in the management of complex, high-volume federal litigation. Key Takeaways Rule 16.1’s Purpose The new rule provides MDL transferee courts with an optional […]

The partners of global law firm K&L Gates LLP have voted to elect the following individuals from across the firm’s global platform as new partners with the firm, effective January 1. The group comprises 26 individuals from all nine of the firm’s practice areas and represents 17 offices, including Boston, […]

Free Against All Odds: The “Hidden People” of Pakayaku Fight to Keep Extractives Out of Ecuador’s Amazon Country Ecuador agnes Tue, 01/06/2026 – 10:30 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois)  Nestled along the banks of the Bobonaza River in Ecuador’s Pastaza province is the “hidden,” thriving […]

The Illinois State Legislature wrapped up another busy year enacting and amending a wide range of employment laws. This alert provides an overview of what Illinois employers need to know about key legal developments that may affect their compliance obligations, including new leave entitlements and paid break time for nursing […]

Indigenous Youth Innovation: Joshua Ichor Combats Water Contamination in Nigeria Country Nigeria agnes Mon, 01/05/2026 – 13:28 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Georges Dougon (Dogon, CS Staff) Ichor Joshua is a 23-year-old geologist, water expert, and climate innovator hailing from Nigeria. Passionate about environmental sustainability […]

Cars used to end their lives in scrapyards, where they were crushed for metal. Nowadays, that picture is changing. With rising concerns about resource scarcity, climate change, and sustainability, the global automotive industry, which is responsible for approximately 10 % of global manufacturing emissions, is being forced to rethink what happens when […]

As 2026 begins, employers should be mindful of Massachusetts employment law developments that may affect a range of compliance obligations. New pay transparency requirements that took effect in 2025 will continue to impact covered employers’ pay range disclosure and reporting obligations and require prompt review of job postings and policies […]