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Financing data centres in the US and Europe
In our previous article, in order to provide some background as to data centres as an asset class, we looked at data centres’ real estate fundamentals, where in the world they are located, and different types of data centre. We also touched on concerns around energy, electricity, heating, cooling and water, all of which in…
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The Future is FemTech: Innovation and Investment in Women’s Health
The term “FemTech” received global recognition in 2016 through efforts promoted by entrepreneur Ida Tin, the co-founder and CEO of the women’s menstruation-tracking app, Clue. In essence, it is innovation at the intersection of life sciences and technology to address health issues that solely or disproportionately affect women in addition to addressing general health conditions…
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US and EU perspectives on the evolving nature of clinical requirements for biosimilars
The regulatory landscape for biosimilars is undergoing significant change on both sides of the Atlantic. Recent developments signal a potential shift away from the requirement for a clinical efficacy study as an approval requirement in all cases….By: Hogan Lovells
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Can I Invest My 401(k) Account in Private Equity?
An executive order seems to allow 401(k) and other defined contribution plans to offer cryptocurrency, gold and private equity but leaves in place fiduciary rules that are less permissive….By: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
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Section 232 tariff investigation: What medical device manufacturers and importers need to know
We are closely following the recent Section 232 investigation initiated by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security. A Section 232 tariff investigation is a formal process conducted by the U.S. government to determine whether imports of certain products threaten national security or harm domestic industries, and whether trade measures like tariffs…
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At What Age Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat of a Car in CA?
Most parents know that small children are supposed to sit in the back seat of a vehicle for safety reasons. However, as children age, they typically want to move to the front seat as soon as possible. Moving to the front seat makes them feel more “grown up,” and peer pressure often plays a role…
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Crash on Cruise Control: Are Semi-Autonomous Driving Features Hurting or Helping Accident Victims in Court
Vehicles with semi-autonomous driving features are an increasingly common presence on Florida’s roads. Unfortunately, this means that accidents involving vehicles with semi-autonomous driving features are becoming increasingly common as well….By: Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley
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Middle East Updates: Trump Releases Gaza Plan and Says Hamas Must Accept It
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he supported the proposal, and Mr. Trump said Israel would have his “full backing” to destroy Hamas if the militant group did not agree to its terms. Hamas said it was not consulted on the plan.
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Brazil’s Homegrown Payment System Is Target of Trump Administration
Brazil’s fast and free homegrown digital payment system, PIX, has become wildly popular. The Trump administration says it unfairly undercuts U.S. companies.
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Moldova Moves Toward Europe, but Russian Tug of War Persists
Moldova’s pro-European party held onto its absolute majority in Parliament in national elections, but it still has a long road into the European Union.