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Tech, Law, and Industry: Today's Top Headlines

21.8.25

Today's news cycle is dominated by key announcements across the technology, legal, and automotive sectors, with a focus on product launches, corporate recognitions, and major labor developments.

Technology & Gaming

The blockchain and gaming industries are making headlines with a new partnership. Lisk, a leading Layer 2 Ethereum blockchain, has announced the upcoming launch of "PowerPals," the first Web3 game to be deployed on its network. Developed in collaboration with Creo Engine, an Indonesia-based gaming studio, the game is an interactive pet management and breeding title that aims to make blockchain gaming more accessible to a broader audience, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

In the world of AI, the South Korean startup Nota AI has filed a securities registration statement, positioning itself for a KOSDAQ listing later this year. The move follows significant business expansion driven by its proprietary platform, NetsPresso®, and demonstrates strong competitiveness amid a global market slowdown.

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Legal & Corporate

The legal sector is seeing multiple firms receive prestigious accolades. The Houston-based firm Diggs & Sadler has been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, with five of its attorneys receiving individual honors. Similarly, global law firm Greenberg Traurig has been shortlisted for four Legal Business Awards, including "U.S. Law Firm of the Year," and has been recognized for having the most attorneys listed in the combined 2026 editions of Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®. The firm also announced the expansion of its real estate practice with a new hire in its Las Vegas office.

On the corporate finance front, Cobre del Mayo, S.A. de C.V. has announced the final results of its exchange offer, accepting over $146 million in outstanding senior notes. Meanwhile, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against PubMatic, Inc. by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP, alleging that the company and its executives made false or misleading statements to investors. Similar investor alerts have been issued for companies like Snap Inc., iRobot Corporation, and Fiserv, Inc.

Automotive & Labor

The automotive industry is set for a new hybrid model. Jeep has unveiled the 2026 Jeep® Cherokee, which will feature Stellantis' new 1.6-liter turbo-four hybrid powertrain. The new model is designed to innovate for the future while paying homage to the brand's adventurous past.

In labor news, over 6,600 Union Pacific Teamsters, represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED), have voted to ratify a new contract. The five-year agreement secures key benefits and guarantees an 18.5% wage increase for the workers. In Canada, colleges in Ontario have sought arbitration to avoid a potential strike by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).































































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