Connecticut has joined the growing number of states regulating the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace after passing legislation that Governor Ned Lamont is expected to sign into law. Among several other provisions, including regulations addressing AI interactions with minors, the Connecticut Artificial Intelligence Responsibility and Transparency Act […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 case involving Ideal Properties LLC, a matter arising from an alleged Ponzi scheme, which received top honors in the “Ponzi Scheme Investigation Resolution of the Year” category at the 2026 Turnaround Atlas Awards […]
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By CIVICUSMay 15 2026 (IPS) CIVICUS discusses the rising trend of social media bans for children with Marie-Ève Nadeau, Head of International Affairs of the 5Rights Foundation, an organisation that promotes children’s rights in the digital environment. Marie-Ève Nadeau Four countries have banned children from accessing social media, five […]
Read MoreCoffee grown using drip irrigation can reduce its overall carbon footprint by nearly 60% while using substantially less water, energy and chemical inputs, according to a new Life Cycle Assessment study released by Netafim, the precision irrigation business of global sustainable solutions company Orbia. The three-year study, conducted in Vietnam’s […]
Read MoreMeet Our 2026 Keepers of the Earth Fund Partners: 10th Cycle! Country Global jamie Thu, 05/14/2026 – 14:59 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Page Section In 2026, the Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) celebrates its 10th cycle of direct support for Indigenous Peoples through their communities, governments, […]
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One of the biggest hidden threats to ocean health comes from biofouling — the accumulation of algae, barnacles and microorganisms on ships’ hulls that can transport invasive species across oceans. Credit: Aaron Smulktis/Unsplash By Kizito MakoyeMAFIA ISLAND, Tanzania , May 14 2026 (IPS) Under the warm waters off Tanzania’s Mafia […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates advised Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG (pbb) on two financing transactions for Valor Real Estate Partners (Valor). These transactions, totaling €148 million, involved urban logistics portfolios in Paris and Lyon held by Valor. They reinforce K&L Gates’ position as a leading advisor to major international lenders active […]
Read MoreWhat are these inefficiencies, and how can they be controlled and eliminated? One need not look too far to find wasteful and unnecessary practices on a typical construction site. While the building in question might ultimately become a Net Zero model of efficiency and environmental stewardship, the journey is at […]
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Tisza Party Leader Péter Magyar speaks to a crowd of supporters in Siófok, a town in Somogy County, southwestern Hungary, after leading a landslide election victory in April. Credit: SNRTZ By Catherine WilsonSYDNEY, Australia, May 13 2026 (IPS) Péter Magyar, leader of the pro-democratic centre-right Tisza Party, which recently swept […]
Read MoreThe sale of businesses in the United States is itself a big business. The successful sale of a business can result in substantial economic gain for owners and new opportunities for employees. While some entrepreneurs make a career of building and selling businesses, many owners sell a company only once […]
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