Global law firm K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers have been named among the world’s leading intellectual property practices and professionals in Managing IP magazine’s “IP Stars” 2025 rankings. The firm received practice rankings for trademarks, intellectual property, patents, copyright and related rights, and ITC litigation across eight jurisdictions and 20 K&L Gates lawyers were […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🥚 Salt accelerates protein coagulation to prevent egg whites from leaking. 🔬 The science confirms salt’s role in sealing cracks during boiling. 🧊 Use thermal shock with an ice bath for easier peeling. 🥄 Older eggs are easier to peel due to changes in pH and moisture. […]

All Eyes on Bolivia: Environmental Devastation and Human Rights Abuses Caused by Unregulated Mining in Seque Jahuira Country Bolivia agnes Fri, 10/03/2025 – 16:08 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois) Photos by Julien Defourny The water that once ran clear enough to drink now flows […]

Introduction On 13 August 2025, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court of First Instance (Court of First Instance), in its judgment in A22 and B22 v. C22 [2025] ADGMCFI 0018, confirmed that the ADGM Courts have jurisdiction to issue an anti-suit injunction restraining onshore Abu Dhabi court proceedings where […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🛰️ Satellite images reveal China’s construction of the world’s largest underground military command center. 🔍 This development highlights China’s ambition to rival the United States and reshape global power dynamics. ⚔️ The project incorporates advanced technological sophistication reflecting China’s long-term military vision. 🌐 Regional reactions vary, with […]

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 Country United States agnes Wed, 10/01/2025 – 14:07 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Events in Massachusetts: Please click here for updates Compiled by Indigenous Peoples Day MA and Italian Americans for Indigenous Peoples Day. Events will continue to be added as information becomes available. To include your event […]

On 17 September 2025, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a draft risk evaluation for octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane (D4).  Although EPA risk evaluations are based on theoretical and conservatively modeled conditions that are often criticized, the draft evaluation demonstrates a shift in the EPA’s position as it relates to D4. For […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌕 The Moon’s formation from a cataclysmic collision stabilized Earth’s climate and was crucial for life. 🌍 The Great Oxidation Event transformed Earth’s atmosphere, leading to the evolution of complex life. 🐚 The Cambrian Explosion marked a rapid diversification of animal life in Earth’s oceans. 🌋 The […]