European Commission Publishes Package for Further Capital Market Integration On 4 December 2025, the European Commission published proposals for the further development of capital market integration and supervision within the European Union. The proposals include, among other things, a so-called master amending directive concerning the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) […]

The American Bar Association’s (ABA) Business Law Section has released its 2025 Private Target Deal Points Study, the flagship product of the Market Trends Subcommittee of the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Committee. The study is widely recognized as the gold standard for market metrics of key negotiated legal issues in […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🦈 Recent research reveals ancient super predators ruled oceans 130 million years ago. 📊 Study reconstructs an intricate marine ecosystem from Colombia’s Paja Formation. 🔍 Researchers identify a seventh trophic level, indicating unprecedented ecological complexity. 🌊 Findings provide insights into evolutionary pressures shaping modern marine biodiversity. About […]

In the global conversation about decarbonization, the focus often rests on policy frameworks, carbon markets, and renewables. Yet a large share of emissions in natural-gas production still arises from operational habits that have remained unchanged for decades: flaring during well testing, methane leakage from field infrastructure, corrosion-driven failures, and inefficient energy use. […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Syria on the landmark redevelopment of Damascus International Airport, a flagship national infrastructure initiative and a key symbol of Syria’s reintegration and modernization efforts. This transformative project, valued at US$4 billion, represents one of the […]

What You Need to Know in a Minute or Less In litigation, everything comes down to evidence—what you can prove, what you can verify, and what holds up under scrutiny. The same principle now applies to artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in legal practice. The critical questions are not about whether […]