ArticleEnergy Policy In The Trump Administration Webinar Series – Session 6: Critical And Fuel MineralsThe election of President Donald Trump and Republican-held majorities in the House and Senate have far reaching effects...United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesK&L Gates
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ArticleDepartment Of Labor ESG And Cryptocurrency-Related MattersThe Department of Labor will engage in new rulemaking to replace Biden era regulations labeled "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights"...United StatesFinance and BankingK&L Gates
ArticleSEC's Updated Qualified Client Standards Take Effect 29 June 2026The United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) inflation adjustment to the qualified client thresholds under Rule 205-3 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 will become effective on 29 June 2026...United StatesFinance and BankingK&L Gates
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PodcastClient Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Patrick Krill, Lawyer, Addiction Counselor, And Researcher (Podcast)Patrick Krill is a lawyer, addiction counselor, and founder of Krill Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to improving mental health and well-being in the legal profession.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesK&L Gates
VideoClient Conversations With Patrick Krill (Video)Patrick Krill is a lawyer, addiction counselor, and founder of Krill Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to improving mental health and well-being in the legal profession.United StatesFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesK&L Gates
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Article2026 US Congressional CalendarOur Public Policy and Law practice group is pleased to provide you with our 2026 US Congressional Calendar.United StatesGovernment, Public SectorK&L Gates
ArticleUSPTO Director Ends IPR Against Midas Green TechnologiesOn 25 July 2025, K&L Gates secured an important win for its client, Midas Green Technologies, LLC. Acting USPTO Director Coke Morgan Stewart...United StatesIntellectual PropertyK&L Gates
ArticleUSPTO Introduces Patent Owner Pre Order Submission On SNQ In Ex Parte ReexamIn an Official Gazette notice dated 1 April 2026, the USPTO announced a new procedure allowing patent owners to submit a limited "pre order" paper addressing whether a third party ex parte...United StatesIntellectual PropertyK&L Gates
ArticleEmbassy Series: Navigating The Japan–US Trade Deal's Implications, Opportunities, And Legal StrategiesOur Policy and Regulatory and Asset Management and Investment Funds teams hosted a panel discussion on the evolving dynamics of the Japan–United States trade relationship.United StatesInternational LawK&L Gates
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ArticleCrypto Week In Washington, DCThe firm hosted a virtual discussion focused on the latest developments surrounding three high-profile pieces of digital assets legislation currently being discussed by the US Congress during Crypto Week in Washington, DC.United StatesTechnologyK&L Gates
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ArticleGlobal Survey Of ESG Regulations For Asset ManagersInvestment advisers offering funds in more than one country are accustomed to adapting to different regulatory requirements.WorldwideFinance and BankingK&L Gates