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Portuguese Transactional Market Sees Notable Decline: 374 Deals Worth EUR 5.5 Billion Amid 2025 Shift

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Lisbon, Portugal — The transactional landscape in Portugal has seen a notable downturn in 2025, with a total of 374 deals valued at approximately EUR 5.57 billion reported through August. This marks an 11.37% decline in transactions and an alarming 39.42% drop in mobilized capital compared to the same timeframe last year, according to data from TTR Data. The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector specifically recorded 154 transactions, generating EUR 1.37 billion. Other notable areas included asset acquisitions with 93 deals valued at EUR 2.64 billion, venture capital investments totaling EUR 502 million across 77 … Read more

Judge Declares Harvard’s $2 Billion Funding Freeze by U.S. Government Unlawful

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BOSTON — A federal judge has deemed the recent $2 billion funding freeze imposed by the U.S. government on Harvard University to be illegal, asserting that the decision lacks proper legal grounding. The ruling could have significant implications not only for Harvard but also for other institutions that receive federal funding. The freeze originated from a broader effort by the government to scrutinize financial aid programs and monitor their compliance with federal regulations. Harvard had claimed that the cessation of these funds could disrupt critical academic and research initiatives, affecting students and faculty alike. The … Read more

Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration’s $2 Billion Harvard Funding Freeze Illegal, Upholding Free Speech Rights

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BOSTON — A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration’s freeze of over $2 billion in grant funding for Harvard University, prompted by allegations of campus antisemitism, is illegal. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs determined that the government had violated the First Amendment by attempting to influence the university’s internal policies and academic independence. In her 84-page ruling, Judge Burroughs emphasized the need to balance the fight against antisemitism with the protection of free speech rights. She stated that while combating such prejudice is crucial, it should not come at the expense of constitutional … Read more

Dunseith RV Manufacturer Files $2 Billion Lawsuit Against North Dakota Officials over Alleged Corruption and Concealment

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DUNSEITH, N.D. — A Dunseith recreational vehicle manufacturer has initiated a federal civil rights lawsuit claiming nearly $2 billion in damages against five current and former officials from the North Dakota Department of Commerce. The lawsuit alleges a prolonged effort involving deception and abuse of power that led to the violation of his rights as he tried to rehabilitate a facility steeped in legal and operational complexities. The 242-page complaint was filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in North Dakota by Charles Hoefer, the owner of Hoefer Group LLC, who is seeking a jury trial. … Read more