IN A NUTSHELL 🚄 The development of maglev trains in Asia showcases advancements in high-speed rail technology. 🔍 Maglev trains utilize magnetic levitation to achieve smooth and fast travel. 💡 The passenger experience on maglev trains is quieter and more comfortable compared to traditional rail. 🌍 Asia’s lead in maglev […]

Introduction The One Big Beautiful Bill Act1 (OBBBA) makes major changes to the Internal Revenue Code’s (Tax Code) clean energy tax provisions, particularly to the provisions that were extended, expanded, and established as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In some cases, the OBBBA terminates or limits the […]

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP represented the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors through trial in a bankruptcy case brought against Water Station Management, a water vending machine company. A judge who oversaw the trial in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington found that Water Station […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚢 Mark Zuckerberg is repairing his $300 million yacht, Launchpad, at France’s La Ciotat shipyard, sparking environmental debates. 💰 The yacht’s recent 9,600 nautical mile journey consumed two million liters of diesel, emitting 5,300 tons of CO₂. 🌍 The Mediterranean region faces tension between economic benefits and […]

IN A NUTSHELL ⚡ The Moyuo Dam on the Tibetan plateau aims to generate an impressive 60 gigawatts of electricity. 🌍 Strategic placement gives China significant control over water resources in a region with limited freshwater reserves. 🔍 The project’s location in a seismic zone raises concerns about its long-term […]

Australian Update Australia’s Construction Waste: Transformation Through Circular Design A recent report “Australia’s Waste[d] Opportunity 2025” (AWO Report) has identified that Australia’s construction industry stands as the nation’s largest source of waste, which reportedly contributes to a staggering 29% of Australia’s total waste. The AWO Report describes “waste” as a […]