In October 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced two coordinated initiatives intended to make voluntary self-disclosure more predictable for healthcare companies. The first, announced 15 October, coordinates disclosures of potential criminal healthcare fraud between DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Deako, Inc. on its sale to SkyX Platforms Corp. (NASDAQ: SKYX) in a transaction consisting of cash and stock. Deako is an innovative smart home technology brand best known for inventing the world’s first modular, plug-and-play light switch system. The transaction involved structured payments […]
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This is the first article in a four-part series. The remaining three will follow. By Saber AzamGENEVA, Nov 2 2026 (IPS) Émile Zola, the well-known French journalist, novelist, playwright, and key figure in theatrical naturalism, who played a significant role in France’s “political liberalization,” inspired me to speak out. Saber […]
Read More(Re)Sounding Resistance: An Interview with Climate Defender and Kambak founder Nadino Calapucha Country Ecuador agnes Mon, 11/02/2026 – 12:23 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image Across the Ecuadorian Amazon, daily life for Indigenous communities is steeped in the sounds of the river and rainforest, where the melodies of […]
Read MoreOn 3 September 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed to rescind, in its entirety, Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act), commonly known as the “pay-to-play” rule, along with the related recordkeeping requirements in Rule 204-2(a)(18).1 For more than 15 years, the rule has barred […]
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Land may be assessed primarily for its potential commercial or residential value, overlooking the food, livelihoods and environmental services it already provides. Credit: Jorge Luis Baños/IPS By Zhimin WuROME, Oct 30 2026 (IPS) A field at the edge of a growing city may be worth far more than its market […]
Read MoreIn September 2026, the Victorian Government released its Sustainable Data Centre Action Plan (Action Plan), outlining its expectations for data centre development and the performance measures Victorian authorities will use to assess proposals. The Action Plan aims to give proponents greater certainty during the early stages of planning, and it builds […]
Read MoreGlobal law firm K&L Gates advised WilliamsMarston LLC, a leader in complex accounting, tax, technology, valuation, and transaction advisory services, in its acquisition of Charted, Inc.’s NetSuite services business. The acquisition expands WilliamsMarston’s technology-enabled advisory capabilities by adding experienced NetSuite professionals and a broader range of ERP services to support […]
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By ShahiduzzamanDHAKA, Bangladesh, Oct 29 2026 (IPS) Dowry is still persisting in society in one form or another. This deeply entrenched social practice continues deepen household poverty and cause violence against women. The question is no longer whether Bangladesh has a law against dowry. It does. The more uncomfortable question […]
Read MoreIndigenizing the Design Canon: Curator Brian Johnson’s “Designed to Be Red” Is a Bold Reclamation of Native American Visual Culture Country United States agnes Tue, 10/27/2026 – 15:46 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Cristina Verán Posters are among the most egalitarian forms of visual communication—second only […]
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