On 30 June 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued a Request for Comment on Novel ETFs (the RFC). The RFC follows a statement by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on 20 May 2026 in which he noted that “[n]ovel products raise novel questions,” and he instructed the […]

The US Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Slaughter (Slaughter) marks a major expansion of the president’s power to fire leaders of independent agencies—and a corresponding shift in political control over those agencies. The Court held that the statutory for-cause removal protection for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is unconstitutional […]

Dallas – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Patrick Knapp as a partner in its Corporate practice. He joins the firm’s Dallas office, further strengthening its capabilities in energy-focused transactions and financings. Knapp is an accomplished corporate transactional lawyer with extensive experience advising public companies, private equity-backed portfolio companies, […]

Region Trade Bank (RTB) has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors comprising internationally recognised leaders in financial integrity, banking supervision, sanctions policy and payment systems, underscoring its commitment to strengthening governance as Iraq’s financial sector continues its modernisation. The appointments bring together former senior officials from the […]

From Identity to Action: Indigenous Youth Activists Through Art Country Argentina Chile agnes Sun, 06/28/2026 – 20:35 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image By Emily Pahuamba (CS Intern) Art has long been a form of resistance, and Indigenous youth across Latin America continue this tradition. From the Omaguaca […]

Washington state has significantly expanded its Fair Chance Act through legislation enacted during the 2025 legislative session (EHB 1747), which is now codified at RCW 49.94 (Amended Fair Chance Act). Signed by Governor Bob Ferguson, the Amended Fair Chance Act imposes substantially more demanding requirements on Washington employers when inquiring […]

London – Global law firm K&L Gates welcomes Andrew Harper as a partner in its Finance practice in London. He joins the firm from Reed Smith LLP. Harper is an asset finance lawyer, with a particular focus on fixed-wing and rotary aircraft finance and leasing transactions. His experience includes secured […]