As prices for key commodities fall, the electric vehicle revolution looks set to accelerate. Given that electric vehicles’ high prices have historically been one of the major barriers to their widespread adoption, a steep drop—even if it may only be temporary—in the price of the raw materials needed to make […]

Country: Nigeria Source: UN Children’s Fund “…The nightmare continues as children are still being kidnapped, forcibly recruited, killed and injured – their futures torn away,” said Cristian Munduate, UNICEF Representative in Nigeria.

With new regulations on the horizon, manufacturers need to be aware of the potential litigation risks related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). As we previously discussed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last month its new proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS, which would significantly affect […]

The Legal 500 Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) 2023 edition has recognised K&L Gates LLP and 15 of its lawyers as leaders in more than 30 practice categories across seven countries and regions outside of the United Kingdom. To view the firm’s rankings in the UK, please visit The […]

April 13, 2023, Washington, D.C. The 2023 Global Food Policy Report, released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) today, offers critical evidence that can help policymakers, the private sector, and the international development community heed calls for a more proactive response to food system shocks. In 2022, the […]