Global law firm K&L Gates LLP represented CDSG HoldCo, LLC in the sale of 100% of the equity interests in its operating company, CRU Data Security Group, LLC, a data security and physical data protection company, to a private equity buyer. The K&L Gates team was led by Seattle partner […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌿 Reintroducing myrique des îles helps combat coastal erosion in Îles-de-la-Madeleine. 🛡️ The plant’s deep roots stabilize soil and protect against climate change impacts. Nature-based solutions like this highlight the importance of sustainable environmental efforts. Community involvement is crucial for the success of these ecological initiatives. The […]

All Eyes on Bolivia: Indigenous Resistance in the Country’s Mining Wasteland Country Bolivia agnes Fri, 09/26/2025 – 08:58 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Brandi Morin (Cree/Iroquois) Photos by Julien Defourny   The morning air cuts sharp and thin at this altitude, carrying with it the acrid smell […]

Bridging Western and Native Cultures, Advocating for Peace and Healing: A Conversation with Dr. Lyla June Johnston Country United States agnes Wed, 09/24/2025 – 17:45 Issues Languages and Cultures Lands, Resources, and Environments Program 5 Main Image Cultural Survival welcomes the newest member of our Board of Directors, Dr. Lyla […]

On 4 September 2025, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered the largest pet cremation company in the United States to stop enforcing noncompete agreements with nearly 1,800 employees.1 Why? The agency says they unfairly restrict worker mobility and reduce competition in the labor market. While the FTC has now abandoned […]

Best Law Firms™ – Germany has recognised global law firm K&L Gates with 12 first-tier practice rankings and 29 rankings overall. The practices in which the firms received first-tier rankings are: Art Law – Berlin Asset Finance Law – Hessen Banking and Finance Law – Hessen Corporate Law – Bayern, Berlin […]

The complexity of the Brazilian electricity system has evolved from a model based on hydroelectricity supplemented by thermoelectricity to a combination of diverse sources, without planning and with little control, whose excess intermittent generation threatens to cause blackouts. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS By Mario OsavaRIO DE JANEIRO, Sep 25 […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌞 Scientists are surprised by the unexpected intensity of the current solar cycle. 📈 The solar wind has been increasing in intensity since 2008, influencing solar activity. 🔄 The Hale magnetic cycle, a 22-year period, is crucial in understanding solar dynamics. 🔍 Ongoing observations are essential to […]

Continuing with the rapidly evolving immigration landscape in the United States,1 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a proposed rule in the Federal Register on 24 September 2025 seeking to overhaul the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) selection process for registrations for H-1B cap subject petitions (Proposed Rule). […]