Both the US House of Representatives and the US Senate have continued to increase the attention paid to artificial intelligence (AI) issues for the defense sector, most notably by including a number of provisions in the text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY 2026), […]

Global law firm K&L Gates guided Clean Power Hydrogen plc (CPH2), the UK-based green hydrogen technology and manufacturing company that has developed the IP-protected Membrane-Free Electrolyser, on a successful £7.4 million fundraising. The transaction involved a placing, subscription, and an oversubscribed retail offer, resulting in the issue of approximately 147.6 […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔋 Researchers at Tohoku University have developed an innovative recyclable aqueous battery. 🌊 The new battery uses water-based electrolytes to enhance safety and reduce fire risks. ♻️ This breakthrough addresses challenges in material compatibility and enhances recyclability. 🔬 Future research will focus on evaluating the durability and […]

The Trump administration has taken recent steps to rescind longstanding sanctions and export control restrictions on Syria. Aligning US policy with President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14312 of 30 June 2025, “Providing for the Revocation of Syria Sanctions,” these actions signify a new approach to US-Syria relations and reflect the […]

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has advised Cottonwood Group on the successful closing of the Cottonwood Real Estate Special Situations Fund, LP. Together with its related separate accounts, the Fund closed on August 31, 2025, with aggregate commitments of more than US$1 billion, far exceeding its initial target of US$500 million in committed […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🧀 A tourist’s forgotten cheese chips in Carlsbad Caverns have disrupted the cave’s delicate ecosystem. 🕳️ Carlsbad Caverns, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is renowned for its vast network of subterranean chambers. 🌱 The incident underscores the impact of human activity on fragile ecosystems and the importance […]