Morrison Foerster has expanded its private equity expertise in Asia with the recruitment of Xiaoxi Lin, a corporate partner from Linklaters, based in Hong Kong. This marks the firm’s second strategic partner acquisition in the region within a week, following the hiring of Scott Jalowayski in Singapore. Lin, a New York-qualified attorney, brings extensive experience…
Following Donald Trump’s recent sentencing, the landscape of his criminal cases appears to be shifting. After his successful reelection to the presidency, federal prosecutors opted to dismiss two out of the four prosecutions that had been looming over him during his campaign. Consequently, the focus now remains on the two state-level cases still active. One…
The Department of Homeland Security has announced an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly one million individuals from El Salvador, Ukraine, Sudan, and Venezuela. This extension, which adds 18 months to the immigration protection under the TPS program, arrives as the country prepares for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January 20….
In a significant development for Brazil’s renewable energy sector, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed a new bill into law to facilitate the development of offshore wind farms. The legislation aims to bolster Brazil’s energy security while also attracting investment in this growing industry. It establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for the utilization…
David Fotouhi, a former legal official under President-elect Donald Trump’s first administration, has been nominated to serve as the deputy administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) upon Trump’s expected return to office on January 20, 2025. This appointment was announced by Trump via a Truth Social post, in which he emphasized Fotouhi’s role in…
The city of Riesa in Germany witnessed a delay in the commencement of a significant meeting of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party due to large-scale protests. Thousands participated in demonstrations on Saturday opposing the party’s convention. According to JURIST, these protests successfully postponed the start of the conference by approximately two hours. The AfD,…
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has made a direct appeal to Lebanon’s new President, Joseph Aoun, urging him to prioritize judicial independence, accountability, and government transparency. This statement comes in the wake of Aoun’s election, which succeeds a two-year-long political stalemate that has left a governance vacuum in the country. HRW’s plea highlights the necessity for…