SIRGE Coalition Strongly Condemns the Wrongful Arrest of Indigenous and Human Rights Defender, Daria Egereva, in the Russian Federation Country Russia agnes Sat, 12/20/2025 – 19:32 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20 December 2025 According to Indigenous organizations in Russia, Indigenous leaders and UN-engaged human […]

On December 19, 2025, the Staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued no-action relief that effectively reinstates (with a few modifications) an exemption from registration for commodity pool operators (CPOs) previously provided under Regulation 4.13(a)(4) (the QEP Exemption) prior to its repeal in 2012, and clarifies that relief from […]

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. […]