Our Women in the Profession Committee recently hosted Mahjong + Mingle in our Raleigh office, bringing together clients and friends of the firm for an evening of connection, conversation, and friendly competition.

We are proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Qatar Business Law Forum Conference, hosted by LexisNexis in Doha. Our Doha and London-based special counsel Burak Eryigit will speak as a panelist at this year’s forum. #QBLF #LexisNexis #MiddleEastLaw #Qatar

Regulatory scrutiny of generative artificial intelligence continues to evolve. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office has identified data protection concerns and set expectations for organizations developing and deploying these technologies. Read more: ow.ly/tint5100arC

With Election Day less than two weeks away, Washington is focused on the balance of power in Congress. For companies, the stakes extend beyond the election itself, with potential legal, regulatory, and reputational risks emerging as early as 4 November. ow.ly/H7zY5100aju

California employers face a shifting legal landscape and new compliance considerations in 2027. Our latest update examines significant employment law developments and what businesses should have on their radar. ow.ly/S3eO50ZZMGF

Recent guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is prompting employers to reassess overdose preparedness, emergency response protocols, and workplace safety planning. Our latest alert examines key considerations for employers. ow.ly/8sFl50ZZpOc

Upcoming Webinar | 29 October Join us for the next installment of our Data Center Deep Dives series. As demand for data center capacity grows, former industrial and manufacturing sites are becoming attractive redevelopment opportunities. Register now: ow.ly/46Z650ZZsQE

Our San Francisco team recently attended the Asian Tech Collective’s Moon Festival Banquet, a celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival that brought together members of the tech and investment communities.

The regulatory landscape for investment marketing is shifting. New rules will permit broker-dealers to use performance projections and targeted returns in certain communications, with key requirements around audience, disclosures, and recordkeeping. ow.ly/vJZk50ZYC27

Upcoming Webinar | 26 October Join us for the first installment of our Tokenization Fundamentals webinar series. Learn more here: ow.ly/2h6L50ZYyvB

A federal appeals court recently vacated the Environmental Protection Agency’s methylene chloride risk management rule, reshaping the regulatory landscape for affected businesses. Our alert examines the ruling and its implications. ow.ly/BH0S50ZYaT6

The US Department of the Treasury imposed its first civil penalty under outbound investment rules, signaling a more active enforcement posture. Our alert examines what this action may reveal about compliance expectations and emerging risks for investors: ow.ly/QTlv50ZXHkC

We were proud to sponsor and participate in the Korean Center, Inc.’s 8th Annual Bay Area Chuseok Festival, celebrating Korea’s traditional harvest holiday and the vibrant Korean community in the San Francisco Bay Area. #Chuseok #CommunityEngagement

The European Union’s new Anti Money Laundering Authority has recently finalized three technical standards that will shape compliance expectations across the financial sector. Our analysis explores these developments: ow.ly/jctj50ZXO1b

Regulatory uncertainty is driving new rulemaking efforts at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Our latest analysis examines what greater clarity could mean for market participants. ow.ly/wSP050ZXKZp

Outbound investment controls are creating compliance risk that many organizations still overlook. A gap in policies, procedures, or training can carry significant consequences. Our analysis examines a growing exposure and what companies should be watching: ow.ly/Ov0650ZXirr

Luxembourg’s financial regulator has issued its first guidance on fund tokenisation, marking a notable step in the evolution of digital fund structures. Our analysis examines the regulatory signals and considerations: ow.ly/oExy50ZX9CE

Law students: Join the second session in our three-part virtual series, "K&L Gates Big Law Playbook." Get practical tips for succeeding in Big Law and hear insights from our lawyers on transitioning from law school to practice. Register now: ow.ly/2ASG50ZNufe

The SEC has proposed long-awaited amendments to Rule 17a-7 that would once again permit mutual funds to cross trade most fixed-income securities, modernize pricing requirements, and streamline oversight. Read our latest analysis: ow.ly/ayA850ZWtwB

We recently hosted our annual EXPO REAL Dinner in Munich during the opening evening of EXPO REAL 2026. The gathering brought together clients, industry colleagues, and friends from across the real estate sector with lawyers from our offices across Europe. #EXPOREAL #RealEstate