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POLITICO Launches Canberra Playbook
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Politico issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2026:
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POLITICO launches Canberra Playbook
CANBERRA - POLITICO today launched Canberra Playbook, bringing its signature morning briefing to Australia's capital for the first time.
Delivered each morning, Canberra Playbook will bring POLITICO's mix of original reporting, political intelligence, insider sourcing and sharp analysis to readers across Parliament House, government departments, embassies, boardrooms and the wider political and policy community. Canberra Playbook will combine this Australian
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Politico issued the following news release on Aug. 16, 2026:
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POLITICO launches Canberra Playbook
CANBERRA - POLITICO today launched Canberra Playbook, bringing its signature morning briefing to Australia's capital for the first time.
Delivered each morning, Canberra Playbook will bring POLITICO's mix of original reporting, political intelligence, insider sourcing and sharp analysis to readers across Parliament House, government departments, embassies, boardrooms and the wider political and policy community. Canberra Playbook will combine this Australianreporting with in-depth coverage of power centers in the US and Europe, and how decisions there affect Australia and the Pacific. A companion podcast is set to launch in October, the latest addition to POLITICO's growing Playbook audio franchise.
Led by Australia Launch Editor Ryan Heath, with Paul Karp as Canberra Playbook Editor alongside Finn McHugh and Miriam Webber as inaugural co-authors, Canberra Playbook will help readers understand not just what is happening in Canberra, but who is shaping decisions, how power is moving, what comes next and how Australia's political choices connect to the debates driving other global capitals.
"Canberra is not just Parliament House; it is a real power ecosystem, full of people and institutions shaping Australia's role in the world," said Heath. "Canberra Playbook will look where the pack is not, bring the characters and corners of that ecosystem to life, and make global context part of the daily political story. Australia can learn from what is happening elsewhere, and it can lead. Our job is to show how."
The launch brings POLITICO's Playbook franchise to a third continent, arriving at a moment when Australia is increasingly central to debates already moving through Washington, Brussels and capitals across the globe -- from AUKUS and Indo-Pacific security to critical minerals, technology regulation, energy trade-offs and the rise of nationalist politics. Canberra Playbook will track the people and networks shaping those debates, showing readers how decisions made in Canberra affect policy choices across the U.S., Europe and the Indo-Pacific.
"Canberra Playbook combines POLITICO's indispensable behind-the-scenes coverage of power centers with a new window into Australia and the Indo-Pacific," said Jonathan Greenberger, POLITICO Global Editor-in-Chief. "In an increasingly interconnected world, where a decision in one capital can shape the choices facing another, this launch deepens the global perspective and impact we provide to the world's most influential audiences. Australia is central to understanding where global politics and policy are moving next."
"With Canberra Playbook, POLITICO now has a team and a Playbook on a third continent. That is an extraordinary milestone for our newsroom and for the next chapter of POLITICO's growth," said Goli Sheikholeslami, Chief Executive Officer of POLITICO. "It gives us another team on the ground, uncovering what is happening inside a major power center and bringing that reporting into our global newsroom. That is what POLITICO does best: report from the places where power moves and connect those stories for readers around the world."
Today's Canberra Playbook includes exclusive details of Paul Keating's advice to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on China, how the U.S. ambassador "speaks Trump" and what to watch as Parliament moves on gambling ads, tech regulation and disability support.
Read the first edition and subscribe here (https://www.politico.com/canberra-playbook). Follow @POLITICO_AUS on X to stay up to date on what's driving the day in Canberra.
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About POLITICO
POLITICO is a global news organization focused on politics and policy, relied on by decision-makers and audiences around the world. Founded in 2007, POLITICO has more than 1,000 journalists and publishing professionals based in 10 capitals on three continents. Its reporting explains who holds power, how it is exercised and what it means for governments, businesses, and societies.
POLITICO Pro, launched in 2011, is a subscription news service delivering in-depth coverage of the business of government for policymakers, executives, and advocacy leaders. These innovations have established POLITICO as the most successful digital news startup of its generation and a rare example of a growing, profitable, and sustainable news organization.
POLITICO is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a family-owned transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer is dedicated to shaping the future of journalism in the free world, believing that a free and informed society is essential to democracy. Learn more about Axel Springer.
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Original text here: https://www.politico.com/blogs/politico-press/2026/08/16/politico-launches-canberra-playbook-01038915
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Morgan Lewis Advises Coinbase on Establishment of International Tokenization Hub in Abu Dhabi
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Advises Coinbase on Establishment of International Tokenization Hub in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Morgan Lewis advised Coinbase on the establishment of its international tokenization hub in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and its receipt of the necessary regulatory licenses and approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).
Coinbase is now authorized to arrange deals in investments and provide custody in order to facilitate its launch
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis Advises Coinbase on Establishment of International Tokenization Hub in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Morgan Lewis advised Coinbase on the establishment of its international tokenization hub in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and its receipt of the necessary regulatory licenses and approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA).
Coinbase is now authorized to arrange deals in investments and provide custody in order to facilitate its launchof tokenized securities, providing the regulatory foundation for Coinbase's international tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi.
Teaming with compliance specialists Trifecta Advisory Group who led on the ADGM licensing process, Morgan Lewis advised Coinbase on all legal and regulatory structuring and capital markets aspects of the project, including securing the relevant approvals from the FSRA Listing Authority.
Coinbase is a leading global cryptocurrency platform that provides trusted infrastructure and services for the onchain economy. The launch of its tokenization hub in the ADGM is part of Coinbase's broader commitment to the United Arab Emirates and the most significant step it has taken towards building a blockchain-based capital markets infrastructure.
"Coinbase will always look to be legally innovative and thoughtful in launching new products, which is what we did here," said Molly Abraham, General Counsel, Coinbase. "What we've built in the ADGM combines all four elements: ADGM issuance, full shareholder rights, DeFi-first distribution, and protocol-level compliance enforcement. That combination is what makes this the first true onchain security without rehypothecation or credit risk in the underlying security."
The Morgan Lewis team advising Coinbase included partners Victoria Ferres, William Nash and Carter Brod, and associates Samuel Hare and Taher Ahmed.
Further information can be found in Coinbase's announcement (https://www.coinbase.com/en-gb/blog/coinbase-establishes-its-tokenization-hub-in-abu-dhabi).
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URL: Coinbase
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Original text here: https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2026/08/morgan-lewis-advises-coinbase-on-establishment-of-international-tokenization-hub-in-abu-dhabi
Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm's First Pro Bono Counsel
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm's First Pro Bono Counsel
ST. LOUIS - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Jenny Schwendemann as its first Senior Associate General Counsel, Pro Bono. The newly created role underscores the firm's longstanding commitment to pro bono service, access to justice and community impact, while supporting key strategic priorities and opportunities for growth. Schwendemann previously served as Senior Director
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 18 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Littler Names Jenny Schwendemann as Firm's First Pro Bono Counsel
ST. LOUIS - Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, has appointed Jenny Schwendemann as its first Senior Associate General Counsel, Pro Bono. The newly created role underscores the firm's longstanding commitment to pro bono service, access to justice and community impact, while supporting key strategic priorities and opportunities for growth. Schwendemann previously served as Senior Directorand Associate General Counsel - Risk Management and co-chair of the firm's Pro Bono Committee.
In this role, Schwendemann will support the Pro Bono Committee in leading Littler's nationally recognized pro bono program, partnering with firm leadership to further integrate pro bono service into the firm's culture. The position also reflects growing opportunities to collaborate with corporate clients on meaningful pro bono initiatives.
"Having served as co-chair of the firm's Pro Bono Committee, Jenny has played a pivotal role in building and growing the firm's pro bono program. Her vision, leadership and unwavering commitment to service make her exceptionally qualified to lead this next chapter," said Marti Downey, Littler's Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. "As our first dedicated Pro Bono Counsel, Jenny will help expand our reach, strengthen engagement across the firm and deepen collaboration with clients through meaningful pro bono partnerships."
Schwendemann has been a driving force behind expanding opportunities for attorneys across the firm to volunteer their time and talents in service to those in need of legal assistance. Her appointment reflects Littler's continued investment in pro bono work as a core part of the firm's values and mission.
"I am excited by the opportunity to help build on the strong foundation already established and to lead the continued evolution of Littler's pro bono program," said Schwendemann. "The need for pro bono representation has never been greater and with our talented lawyers, broad geographic reach and strong client relationships, Littler is uniquely positioned to help address that need. Together with our Pro Bono Committee, we have an incredible opportunity to expand engagement, strengthen strategic partnerships and create even more meaningful pathways to service."
Littler attorneys donate thousands of hours annually to pro bono matters, working with nonprofit community organizations across the country and joining efforts to help those in the greatest need to access legal services. Click here to learn more about its various pro bono activities.
Schwendemann earned her J.D. from St. Louis University School of Law and her B.S. in Journalism from The University of Kansas. Prior to joining Littler, she was the Director of Risk Management and Pro Bono Services for a prominent national law firm.
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About Littler
With more than 1,800 labor and employment attorneys in offices around the world, Littler provides workplace solutions that are local, everywhere. Our global team and proprietary technology foster a culture that celebrates original thinking, delivering groundbreaking innovation that prepares employers for what's happening today, and what's likely to happen tomorrow.
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/press/press-release/littler-names-jenny-schwendemann-firms-first-pro-bono-counsel
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
K&L Gates Advises Centuria and ResetData on GPU Transaction and MSA With CDC Data Centres
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Advises Centuria and ResetData on GPU Transaction and MSA With CDC Data Centres
Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) and ResetData on the acquisition of NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) for deployment across Centuria-owned and third-party data centres. The firm also advised on a Master Services Agreement with CDC Data Centres for an initial 7MW allocation and letter of intent for an increase to 10MW.
K&L Gates advised on the technology procurement
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Advises Centuria and ResetData on GPU Transaction and MSA With CDC Data Centres
Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) and ResetData on the acquisition of NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) for deployment across Centuria-owned and third-party data centres. The firm also advised on a Master Services Agreement with CDC Data Centres for an initial 7MW allocation and letter of intent for an increase to 10MW.
K&L Gates advised on the technology procurementand commercial arrangements underpinning the transaction, working closely with ResetData to address the novel issues arising from the financing and acquisition of high-value AI infrastructure.
The acquisition supports the expansion of ResetData's AI infrastructure platform and its ability to meet growing demand for sovereign AI computing.
ResetData Co-Founder and Joint-CEO Bass Salah said: "The K&L Gates team's deep technology experience and commercial judgement gave us the confidence to navigate a number of difficult issues and deliver an outcome that will progress ResetData's customer deployment and our AI infrastructure pipeline."
The K&L Gates team was led by technology partner Cameron Abbott and special counsel Allison Wallace and Rob Pulham, with support from corporate partner Naomi Philp.
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K&L Gates is a globally integrated law firm trusted by sophisticated clients to deliver market leading legal counsel across jurisdictions and industries. Operating as one firm worldwide, K&L Gates combines deep local insight with seamless global coordination to address clients' most complex legal and business challenges. Guided by a relentless focus on client service, the firm delivers practical, high impact solutions with consistency, efficiency, and a clear emphasis on results.
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URL: Centuria Capital Group
URL: ResetData
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Original text here: https://www.klgates.com/KL-Gates-Advises-Centuria-and-ResetData-on-GPU-Transaction-and-MSA-With-CDC-Data-Centres-8-18-2026
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
K&L Gates Adds Broker-Dealer Regulatory Partner in Washington, DC
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Adds Broker-Dealer Regulatory Partner in Washington, DC
Washington, DC - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Tim Foley as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice. Foley joins the firm in its Washington, DC office from Linklaters LLP.
Foley brings extensive experience advising broker-dealers and other financial institutions on regulatory compliance, enforcement, and trading-related matters. His practice focuses on representing US-registered broker-dealers
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Adds Broker-Dealer Regulatory Partner in Washington, DC
Washington, DC - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Tim Foley as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice. Foley joins the firm in its Washington, DC office from Linklaters LLP.
Foley brings extensive experience advising broker-dealers and other financial institutions on regulatory compliance, enforcement, and trading-related matters. His practice focuses on representing US-registered broker-dealersin matters involving the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), self-regulatory organizations, and state and foreign regulatory agencies. He also counsels financial institutions on regulatory compliance matters involving trading and sales practices, corporate transactions, internal investigations, and regulatory risk management.
Foley has deep knowledge of broker-dealer operations, including institutional trading, retail sales, fund distribution and underwriting, and investment banking. He regularly advises multinational financial institutions on equity and fixed income sales practices, mergers and acquisitions advisory work, trading and reporting rules, electronic trading, cross-border fund underwriting and distribution rules, and other marketplace regulatory issues. Foley has also conducted significant retail sales practice investigations involving complex products and alternative investments, and has represented clients in FINRA enforcement and market regulation matters involving issues such as market manipulation, fair pricing, trade reporting, and short sales.
"Tim's arrival further enhances the firm's ability to advise asset managers, fund sponsors, broker-dealers, and other market participants navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment," said Mark Amorosi, a leader of K&L Gates' AMIF practice. "His perspective adds an important dimension to our global platform and his talents will increase our value to clients operating in today's evolving financial markets."
David Wochner, K&L Gates' office managing partner for its Washington, DC office, commented: "Tim will be especially valuable to the firm given his experience working with complex regulatory agencies such as the SEC and FINRA. His addition strengthens our ability to provide sophisticated, strategic counsel across the asset management, investment funds, and financial services sectors."
Foley's arrival follows several strategic additions to the firm's AMIF practice in the past year, including New York partner Tamika Bent, San Francisco partner Edward Baer, Washington, DC partner Thoreau Bartmann, Hong Kong partner Huberta Chow, and London partner Marianna Tothova.
K&L Gates' AMIF practice has more than 50 years of experience in the financial services industry and comprises more than 150 lawyers throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. These lawyers provide advice to investment companies and advisers, broker-dealers, emerging managers, and institutional investors across a range of areas, including on investment, hedge, private equity, and real estate funds, regulated funds and exchange-traded products, capital markets and derivatives, ERISA, ESG, and global regulation and distribution, among others.
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K&L Gates is a globally integrated law firm trusted by sophisticated clients to deliver market leading legal counsel across jurisdictions and industries. Operating as one firm worldwide, K&L Gates combines deep local insight with seamless global coordination to address clients' most complex legal and business challenges. Guided by a relentless focus on client service, the firm delivers practical, high impact solutions with consistency, efficiency, and a clear emphasis on results.
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Original text here: https://www.klgates.com/KL-Gates-Adds-Broker-Dealer-Regulatory-Partner-in-Washington-DC-8-17-2026
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Faegre Drinker: Sari Long Discusses Indiana's FAIRNESS Act in The Indiana Lawyer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Sari Long Discusses Indiana's FAIRNESS Act in The Indiana Lawyer
In an article for The Indiana Lawyer, labor and employment partner Sari Long offered insight into Indiana's FAIRNESS Act, which established new requirements for Indiana employers and government entities relating to federal immigration law enforcement.
Long explained that the act does not impose any new burdens on employers that weren't already required by federal law, but reflects an increased emphasis on immigration
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Sari Long Discusses Indiana's FAIRNESS Act in The Indiana Lawyer
In an article for The Indiana Lawyer, labor and employment partner Sari Long offered insight into Indiana's FAIRNESS Act, which established new requirements for Indiana employers and government entities relating to federal immigration law enforcement.
Long explained that the act does not impose any new burdens on employers that weren't already required by federal law, but reflects an increased emphasis on immigrationenforcement and has prompted employers to pay closer attention to compliance obligations.
Long also observed a heightened interest among businesses in complying with federal I-9 forms, which employers must complete to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every employee.
"We're getting a lot of requests to assist with internal I 9 audits," Long said.
The full article is available to subscribers of The Indiana Lawyer.
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Meet the Authors
Sari M. Long
Partner
Denver
+1 303 607 3637
sari.long@faegredrinker.com
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Original text here: https://www.faegredrinker.com/en/insights/publications/2026/8/sari-long-discusses-indianas-fairness-act-in-the-indiana-lawyer
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
A&O Shearman Advises Providence on Its Agreement to Acquire Hometrack
LONDON, England, Aug. 18 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news:
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A&O Shearman advises Providence on its agreement to acquire Hometrack
A&O Shearman has advised Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. ("Providence"), a specialist private equity firm focused on media, communications and education, on the financing for its agreement to acquire Hometrack, a leading provider of residential real estate digital valuation and property risk data and analytics in the UK and Netherlands.
Hometrack's data informs critical decision making for participants within the residential real
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LONDON, England, Aug. 18 -- A and O Shearman, a law firm, issued the following news:
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A&O Shearman advises Providence on its agreement to acquire Hometrack
A&O Shearman has advised Providence Equity Partners L.L.C. ("Providence"), a specialist private equity firm focused on media, communications and education, on the financing for its agreement to acquire Hometrack, a leading provider of residential real estate digital valuation and property risk data and analytics in the UK and Netherlands.
Hometrack's data informs critical decision making for participants within the residential realestate asset class including financial services, public and private property investors and insurers.
Working alongside Hometrack's management team, Providence will support continued investment in innovation, product development and customer service as the business builds on its market-leading position.
A&O Shearman also recently advised Providence on the financing for its significant investment in SCG, a leading UK provider of communications, connectivity, and IT services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
The A&O Shearman team was led by Nick Hallam alongside Ramone Bedi, and Jack Mellet and Sophie Hilton.
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URL: Providence Equity Partners
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Original text here: https://www.aoshearman.com/en/news/ao-shearman-advises-providence-on-its-agreement-to-acquire-hometrack
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