Meet Our 2025 Keepers of the Earth Fund Grant Partners Defending their Lands Against Extractivism and Protecting Indigenous Knowledge, Rights, and Cultures Country Global agnes Tue, 08/26/2025 – 13:57 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image The Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) is proud to announce our 2025 partnerships with […]

As the Trump Administration implements its agenda, executive agencies have moved to terminate billions of dollars in federal grants authorized under the Biden Administration. This alert discusses the administrative process for appealing grant terminations and provides a snapshot into current litigation surrounding these issues. This alert also suggests that award […]

IN A NUTSHELL ⚠️ A technician’s error at the Golfech nuclear power plant went undetected for 18 hours, risking a meltdown. 💧 Proper cooling systems are essential to prevent nuclear reactor overheating and potential disasters. 🔧 The incident underscores the need for enhanced safety protocols and continuous vigilance in nuclear […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 NASA collaborates with the University of Leicester to test a new americium-241-powered Stirling generator. 🔋 The Stirling generator’s design enables continuous operation with minimal wear, crucial for deep-space missions. 🌌 Americium-241 provides a long-lasting alternative to plutonium-238, enhancing energy reliability for spacecraft. 🌍 NASA’s innovation in […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The U.S. Space Force and Gravitics collaborate on a pioneering orbital aircraft carrier to enhance satellite deployment. 🔒 This technology safeguards sensitive electronics from space’s harsh conditions, improving satellite security. 🤝 Public-private partnerships are crucial in maintaining U.S. space superiority and advancing technological innovations. 🌌 The […]

On 11 August 2025, California employers scored some relief from a rigidly applied arbitration statute with the California Supreme Court’s highly anticipated decision in Hohenshelt v. Superior Court (Hohenshelt).  In Hohenshelt, the Court addressed California Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.98 (the Payment Statute), the controversial 2019 amendment declaring that […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔧 China’s new device cuts undersea cables at unprecedented depths, doubling previous technological capabilities. 🌍 The device’s potential military applications raise global security concerns, especially near strategic locations. 🚢 China’s growing submersible fleet highlights its expanding influence in oceanic infrastructure and resource extraction. 🤝 International cooperation is […]

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a peer-review publication in the legal profession, has recognized more than 350 K&L Gates lawyers in 24 offices as top legal talent across various industries and practice areas. In addition, close to 50 of the firm’s lawyers were named in Best […]