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 […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🌟 Scientists at Japan’s RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics have discovered that carbon nanotubes can emit more energetic light than they absorb. 🔍 The phenomenon, known as up-conversion photoluminescence (UCPL), occurs even in pristine nanotubes, defying previous theories requiring structural defects. ☀️ This discovery holds potential for […]

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Archaeologists discovered a 1,700-year-old Roman wooden water pipe in Leuven, shedding light on ancient engineering. 🌍 The find suggests Leuven was a significant Roman settlement, boasting advanced infrastructure and strategic importance. 🔍 The pipe’s preservation was enabled by the marshy soil near the Dijle River, offering […]

Australian Update ASIC Publishes Regulatory Guidance for New Sustainability Reporting Requirements On 31 March 2025, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) published its Regulatory Guide 280 Sustainability Reporting (RG280) following the introduction of Australia’s first climate-related financial disclosure regime and comprehensive public consultation with various stakeholders. The new disclosure […]