K&L Gates LLP

A recent High Court of Australia ruling has resolved a long-running trade mark dispute between a global pop star and an Australian fashion designer. Read more: ow.ly/LhGo50YwuyQ

Private lending faces increased litigation and enforcement scrutiny as market stress exposes valuation and governance practices. Our analysis considers potential effects for lenders, fund managers, and capital relationships. ow.ly/yzct50YwoZ7

United States regulators recently outlined a new taxonomy for digital assets, clarifying when a token may fall inside or outside federal securities laws and signaling a shift in how crypto activity is analyzed. Read more: ow.ly/aVYI50Yw57s

We advised Vietnam’s national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on its agreement to purchase 50 Boeing 737-8 narrow-body aircraft, a transaction exceeding US$8 billion in value and among the largest aircraft orders in the airline’s history. More here: ow.ly/ArTg50Ywapj

On this episode of Talking Sports Law hosts Trevor Gates and John Wilson are joined by Marissa Meli, Associate General Counsel of the Green Bay Packers. Listen to their conversation about her career path and perspective on trends shaping the industry here: ow.ly/J0Co50YvtHJ

New Jersey employers are navigating a wave of new workplace requirements. What do these changes mean for pay practices, job postings, and employee communications? Our recent update examines the issues shaping compliance decisions. ow.ly/9LFi50Yvt60

We look forward to attending the ABA's 2026 Antitrust Spring Meeting, where our Antitrust lawyers will join industry leaders to explore competition, consumer protection, and data privacy law.

Escalating conflict in the Middle East is reshaping legal risk under the laws of the United Arab Emirates. This article explores what rights and remedies may be available and the questions companies should be considering: ow.ly/MIJf50YvlLy

The US Department of Justice recently adopted a uniform approach to corporate enforcement and voluntary self disclosure. Our analysis examines how the new policy reshapes decisions around self reporting, cooperation, and potential resolution outcomes. ow.ly/zK9v50YtC2G

We were pleased to recently co-host another successful CXO networking event with Marsh and PNC at Loewe on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

Federal banking regulators proposed sweeping rules for payment stablecoins, reshaping who may issue them and under what conditions. Our analysis examines potential impacts for banks and digital asset firms facing new oversight and redemption expectations. ow.ly/wKSH50YsErL

Recent enforcement activity is drawing new attention to design patents in investigations before the United States International Trade Commission. What could this mean for companies seeking to challenge imported products that may copy protected designs? ow.ly/PP5j50YrZwS

New EU Commission maritime and ports strategies recast shipping and port infrastructure as strategic assets. For operators and investors, the question is how they may unlock investment opportunities, read more here: ow.ly/it6a50YsxeN

Attention Pre Law Students! Are you interested in learning more about how to navigate the legal recruiting process in law school? We are pleased to invite you to an informational presentation hosted by our Student Recruiting team. RSVP here: ow.ly/NyCR50YrZLg

Recent action by the FinCEN signals a shift in how financial institutions may approach beneficial ownership identification under customer due diligence rules. Our blog post examines what a more risk‑based framework could mean for onboarding practices. ow.ly/3lX750Ysuys

Recent Texas primary election results are reshaping the state’s political landscape with potential consequences for regulation, enforcement priorities, and market conditions. ow.ly/ySmE50YsueN

We look forward to attending the 2026 ICI Investment Management Conference, where our Asset Management and Investment Funds lawyers will join industry leaders to explore regulatory, legal, and operational developments impacting the global asset management industry.

Our global Intellectual Property team is looking forward to connecting with peers, clients, and industry leaders at the International Trademark Association (INTA) 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place 2–6 May 2026 in London.

Recently, the SEC signaled renewed scrutiny of private fund valuation practices in principal transactions, raising fresh questions about how assets are priced during periods of market disruption. Our blog explores how this development may affect advisers: ow.ly/NR5C50YrMrI

California regulators are accepting license applications under the Digital Financial Assets Law. Read our recent analysis on which activities now require a license and what that means for companies active in digital assets. ow.ly/eOFm50YrV2b