On 22 June 2025, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRAIGA) (HB 149) was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott.1 TRAIGA takes effect on 1 January 2026. Originally introduced in late 2024 as HB 1709 and touted as the most comprehensive pieces of artificial intelligence (AI) legislation in […]

Washington, D.C. – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Mark Ogunsusi as a partner in its Healthcare and FDA practice. He joins the firm’s Washington, D.C., office from Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville PC. With more than 15 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, Ogunsusi focuses his practice […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 The U.S. is launching a pilot program to fast-track the testing of advanced nuclear reactors to regain its global leadership. 🛠️ The program seeks to unlock private funding and expedite commercial licensing, with a deadline of July 4, 2026, for reactor operations. 🌍 As China rapidly […]

Nature & Resistance: A Walk in Bird Sanctuary in Riverside Park Country United States agnes Mon, 06/23/2025 – 16:32 Issues Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image By Oliver Lopez On a breezy morning in April 2025, after a long week of discussions at the 24th session of the […]

Earlier this month, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a concept release to solicit public comment on potential changes to the definition of a foreign private issuer (FPI), marking the SEC’s first review of this regulatory framework since 2008. The proposed revisions introduce more stringent standards for FPI […]

Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Continental on the sale of its hydraulic drum brake plant in Cairo Montenotte, Italy, to financial investor Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (Mutares). The divestment is part of Continental Automotive’s, soon to be Aumovio, strategic focus on its core business. Mutares SE & […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Researchers have developed a method using synthetic yeast to convert human urine into valuable hydroxyapatite for medical applications. 🌿 This innovation addresses environmental concerns by removing excess nutrients from wastewater, preventing damage to water systems. 💰 The process opens up a $3.5 billion market opportunity by […]

Finland now ranks first in global sustainable development goals progress. Barbados is ahead globally in its commitment to UN multilateralism or cooperation among multiple nations. Only 17 percent of sustainable development goals (SDG) targets are on track for 2030, according to the Sustainable Development Report 2025 (SDR) released today by the […]