Application of Markets in Crypto-Assets Phase I and Phase II Starting on 30 June 2024, with the application of the first of two introduction phases of the Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA)1 across all member states of the European Union (EU), the EU has introduced for the first time a […]

7 Things to Do on World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture (WDAAC) Country Global agnes Fri, 01/24/2025 – 13:36 Issues Languages and Cultures Program 5 Main Image World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture (WDAAC) is celebrated annually on January 24 to recognize and honor the contributions of African […]

Renewable energy developers should be aware of the proposed legislation in Texas that, if passed, will significantly impact existing wind and solar facilities as well as development-stage projects. Senate Bill 819 (SB 819) was filed on 16 January 2025, and if approved unchanged, would impose additional permitting requirements for Texas […]

In February 2024, the House of Representatives launched a bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The group was tasked with studying and providing guidance on ways the United States can continue to lead in AI and fully capitalize on the benefits it offers while mitigating the risks associated with […]

A new war memorial in Cape Town, South Africa, remembers the close to 2,000 casualties who served in Africa during World War 1, between 1914-1918 and who have no known graves and because they were Black, they were never remembered in the official narratives of history.