The President of the United States, Donald Trump, recently concluded a landmark tour of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).  This was his first official foreign visit, with a clear focus on deepening economic ties and securing trade deals with GCC […]

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On 14 May 2025, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the agency’s plan to address the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR) for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) finalized last spring, as discussed in our prior alert (22 April 2024). Administrator Zeldin announced that the agency would continue […]

A Rebel Priest, A Crusading Lawyer, and A Canadian Mining Company Country Canada Ecuador agnes Tue, 05/20/2025 – 13:13 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image Over the past six months, Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin has travelled repeatedly to Ecuador, reporting on the impact of Canadian mining projects on the […]

During the first quarter of 2025, the French Supreme Court has rendered a number of rulings on harassment in the workplace. Whether moral, institutional, environmental or sexual, harassment is a burning topic and the French labor courts have repeatedly reminded employers of their obligations in this area.1  In addition to […]

Global law firm K&L Gates advised plant-based food maker Daily Harvest, Inc., in connection with its acquisition by Chobani Global Holdings LLC. The acquisition broadens Chobani’s reach into ready-to-make meals that include smoothies, pasta, and breakfast bowls. Founded in 2015, Daily Harvest became one of the first businesses to ship […]

Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda Advances Country United States agnes Mon, 05/19/2025 – 10:32 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image ​By David Detmold, Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda On Monday, May 12, 2025, supporters of the five bills promoted by the Massachusetts Indigenous Legislative Agenda (MILA) converged on the State House in Boston to […]

IN A NUTSHELL ✈️ The U.S. Air Force is developing the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A, uncrewed aircraft designed to launch from other planes, enhancing strategic flexibility. 🔧 Powered by jet engines, these drones are capable of various missions, including air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, and integrate AI-driven software. 💡 Part of the […]