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Entry period begins for 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools

Eligible project teams are encouraged to submit proposals for the 2025 Mass Timber Competition: Building Sustainable Schools, funded by the Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) and the USDA Forest Service, with support from the Center for Green Schools (CFGS) at USGBC and WoodWorks. This year’s competition will award funds totaling $1.8 million to support projects that accelerate the pace of mass timber adoption in […]

New Thai SEC Guidelines Simplify Market Entry for Foreign Securities Businesses – Tilleke & Gibbins

On September 18, 2024, Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued comprehensive guidelines to make it easier for foreign business operators to provide investment services in Thailand. These guidelines are designed to support Thailand’s goal of becoming a global financial hub and align with government efforts to enhance the ease of doing business. The guidelines […]

CBP officers seize over $267K in heroin at Eagle Pass Port of Entry

EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $267,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action.  “Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict vigilance and this significant heroin seizure reflects the effectiveness of utilizing inspections experience, technology to interdict […]

Latvia Bans Entry to Russian Designer Lebedev, Comedian Ponomarev – The Moscow Times

Latvia imposed an indefinite entry ban for pro-Kremlin designer Artemiy Lebedev and comedian Valery Ponomarenko, a month before he was due to perform in the country, Latvia’s Foreign Ministry announced Friday. Latvian authorities did not cite the specific reasons for blacklisting Lebedev and Ponomarenko, noting only that the former is “known in certain circles” and […]

CBP officers seize over $681K in narcotics at Hidalgo Port of Entry

HIDALGO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Hidalgo Port of Entry seized more than $681,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action. “This is a significant seizure and reflects the dedication of our officers to advancing our border security mission while facilitating lawful trade and travel, said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, […]

CBP officers seize over $414K in narcotics at Eagle Pass Port of Entry

EAGLE PASS, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry this weekend seized more than $414,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action.  “This seizure highlights our officers’ commitment to interdicting illicit narcotics,” said Port Director Pete Beattie, Eagle Pass Port of Entry. “Eagle Pass CBP officers […]