The Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371) (CR) was signed into law on 12 November 2025, thereby ending the federal-government shutdown that started 1 October 2025. Of particular significance to healthcare providers, the legislation includes a short-term extension of the […]

Traditional Knowledge, Wildlife Conservation, and Environmental Education Country Global agnes Tue, 12/09/2025 – 12:39 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Elisa Ribeiro (CS Intern) “I believe that giving young people the opportunity to gain experience and develop leadership skills, learn about their traditional way of life, and increase their […]

H.E. Abdulla Shahid (left), former President of the UN General Assembly, and Collen Kelapile (center), former UN ambassador to Botswana and former vice-president of the UN Economic and Social Council, speak as panelists at the launch event of ICO’s flagship report. Credit: John Okyo Nyaku/UN By Naureen HossainUNITED NATIONS, Dec […]

Introduction In a recent decision issued on 16 October 2025 in appeal No. 980 of 2025, the Abu Dhabi Court of Cassation (Court of Cassation) held that an arbitration agreement contained in a main contract (Main Contract) between the employer (Employer) and main contractor (Main Contractor) extended to the parties […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has been recognized by Asia Business Law Journal at the Japan Law Firm Awards 2025, winning Aviation Law Firm of the Year for the second consecutive year. Robert Melson, a partner in the Tokyo office and a leader of K&L Gates’ global Aviation Finance practice […]

In Memoriam: Silvério Tsereburã Tserenhib’ru Xavante Country Brazil agnes Sat, 12/06/2025 – 12:31 Issues None Program 5 Main Image Silvério Tsereburã Tserenhib’ru Xavante July 11, 1988 – December 3, 2025 Areões Indigenous Land   It is with great sadness that Cultural Survival reports the passing of A’uwẽ leader, Silverio Tsereburã […]

The Annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival Returns for Its 9th Year Country United States agnes Fri, 12/05/2025 – 12:34 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Phoebe Farris (Powhatan-Pamunkey) The 9th Annual Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival took place November 20-23, 2025, in Richmond, Virginia. This year’s festival included new […]

Chambers and Partners has ranked K&L Gates LLP and its lawyers as leaders in their fields of practice in the 2026 edition of the Chambers FinTech guide. Published annually, Chambers and Partners rankings are based on thousands of in-depth interviews conducted with lawyers and clients to evaluate the reputations and […]