Law and Government

Kathryn Ruemmler resigns as Goldman Sachs chief legal officer after Epstein files emails surface. What this means for Goldman Sachs governance and German investors today.

USS Gerald R. Ford Middle East deployment raises Iran tensions and oil price risk. What it could mean for S&P 500 today, energy, shipping, and defense stocks in the US.

HZMB Zhuhai access bridge cloj starts 00:00 Feb 15. All traffic uses the G94 detour. Expect congestion, longer cross-border times, and higher costs for HK commuters and operators.

Daniel Andrews defamation case heads to Federal Court as defence alleges a politically motivated claim and a prior A$550,000 demand. What it means for AU investors today.

PMJAY oversight risk rises after Supreme Court India declines to cancel bail in Gujarat angioplasty case. What it means for hospitals, audits, reimbursements, and investors today.

Votes at 16 UK: Parliament debates the Representation of the People Bill to extend the franchise to 16–17s and tighten Know Your Donor checks with tougher Electoral Commission fines. What this means,

Gregor Haas ordered released after Philippines court ruling finds detention illegal, while extradition to Indonesia push continues. What this means for Australian investors and regional policy risk.

Aksai Chin map row prompts USTR to delete X post on US-India trade framework, hinting at diplomatic risk. See timelines, tariff signals, and investor watchpoints in India.

Kim Jong Un daughter could be named heir as Kim Ju Ae’s profile rises. On February 13’s Workers’ Party Congress, watch signals that may sway US defense, shipping, and energy.

Feb. 13: The death of Boston criminal defense attorney Norman Zalkind and James R. Hayes joining Wampler & Passanise signal talent shifts, pricing power, and U.S. defense demand for investors.