The Handbook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations in the United States summarizes the duties of directors of nonprofit corporations, provides general background information regarding selected available federal tax exemptions and laws regulating charitable solicitations, and provides practical advice for minimizing liability arising out of service as a director of a […]

Washington, D.C. – Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Varun Jain as an of counsel in its Public Policy and Law practice based in the Washington, D.C., office. He joins from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the General Counsel. Jain’s practice focuses on addressing complex […]

IN A NUTSHELL ✨ Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have generated the world’s shortest hard X-ray pulses, marking a significant advancement in laser technology. 🔬 These pulses, lasting less than 100 attoseconds, allow scientists to observe electron dynamics with unprecedented precision. 💡 The breakthrough was achieved through a new […]

As previously reported, Senator Phil King and Senator Charles Schwertner introduced Texas Senate Bill 6 (SB6) in February 2025. After various amendments and updates, the bill has passed the Texas House and Senate and is now before Governor Greg Abbott for his approval. If not vetoed, this bill will directly impact large […]

Global law firm K&L Gates successfully defended Sectigo, Inc., a global digital security solutions company, in a federal bench trial. A former employee filed a wrongful termination suit against Sectigo in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division, claiming damages and injunctive relief under […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌱 The construction industry is shifting towards sustainability by adopting hydrogen fuel cells as a cleaner alternative to diesel generators. 🚧 The HS2 project in the UK exemplifies how hydrogen technologies can be integrated into large-scale construction sites. 🔋 GeoPura is leading hydrogen innovation, aiming for a […]

Honoring Lost Lands and Defending the Future: Sámi Youth Resistance in Kiruna, Sweden Country Sweden agnes Tue, 06/17/2025 – 12:48 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Lucas Kasosi (Maasai, CS Intern) A solemn procession moved through the new city center of Kiruna, Sweden. Sámi youth and members from […]

Registering the birth of a newborn, which is taken for granted in many countries, has profound lifelong repercussions for a child’s health, protection, and well-being. But after initially increasing this century, the global birth registration rate has declined in the past ten years, with some countries in the Pacific and […]