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How the UK High Court Decision on Forced Labor Impacts Your Supply Chain Due Diligence

Guidepost Solutions LLC on 8/1/2024

The recent ruling by the U.K. Court of Appeal declared that the U.K. National Crime Agency’s decision not to investigate the importation of cotton produced through the use of Uyghur forced labor in China was unlawful. This...more

Client Alert: The EU Regulation Banning Products Made with Forced Labour: Key Provisions to Note

Jenner & Block on 5/1/2024

On 23 April 2024, the European Parliament approved the much-anticipated regulation banning products made with forced labour from entering the EU market (the ‘Forced Labour Ban’). The approved text builds on the provisions of...more

[Event] European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - June 5th - 6th, Berlin, Germany

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 4/1/2024

Hosted by the C5 Group Inc., the 2024 European Forum on Global Economic Sanctions will explore the evolution of the global economic sanctions landscape, analyzing everything from the shifting geopolitics around the globe, to...more

Top challenges for white collar crime and investigations lawyers in 2024

A&O Shearman on 1/26/2024

We asked our global white collar crime team for their views on the key challenges in 2024 for in‑house investigations teams and white collar crime lawyers, and how to manage the associated risks. Here is what they said. ...more

[Event] 8th Annual Canadian Forum on Global Economic Sanctions - March 6th - 7th, Toronto, ON, Canada

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 1/10/2024

Immerse yourself in the only comprehensive economic sanctions event of its kind in Canada, spanning two days of invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Designed to cover U.S., EU, and major global sanctions, this...more

Skadden’s 2023 Insights – Five Critical Areas for the Year Ahead

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/14/2022

The pandemic’s impact may be subsiding, but businesses are encountering new challenges across the globe, including the potential for an economic retrenchment, rising interest rates, shifting regulatory and litigation...more

UN High Commissioner reports serious human rights violations in Xinjiang – what does this mean for businesses with supply chains...

King & Spalding on 9/27/2022

On 31 August 2022, the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (the “High Commissioner” or “OHCHR”) published its long-awaited Assessment of Human Rights Concerns in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China....more

EU Commission Proposal to ban products made with forced labour from the EU market

Hogan Lovells on 9/20/2022

On 14 September 2022, the European Commission released a proposal for a Regulation prohibiting products made with forced labour on the EU market. The European Commission has taken a comprehensive approach, with the ban...more

A Guide for Early-Stage Companies on Trade Compliance and Foreign Investment

Holland & Knight LLP on 8/5/2022

Are you looking to hire a star engineer who is a foreign national? Are you considering raising capital from a foreign venture capital firm or other foreign investor? Are you interested in sourcing components or creating...more

Sanctions Against Russia: The Week in Review - July 2022

K2 Integrity on 7/21/2022

The Week in Review delivers information and analysis on recent developments related to sanctions against Russia and key implications for the public, private, and non-profit sectors as the United States (U.S.), the European...more

Ending Forced Labor in Xinjiang: A New Standard for Importers & Corporate Due Diligence

Foley Hoag LLP - Global Business and Human... on 12/22/2021

The U.S. Congress has passed a landmark piece of legislation that prohibits the importation of goods from an entire region due to the high risk of severe forced labor abuses there. The legislation – the Uyghur Forced Labor...more

US, EU Issue Guidance on Expectations for Due Diligence to Address Forced Labor Risks

BCLP on 8/13/2021

On July 13, 2021, the US Department of State, US Department of the Treasury, US Department of Commerce, US Department of Homeland Security, Office of the United States Trade Representative, and US Department of Labor issued...more

Cross-border tech M&A in a disrupted world: Challenges remain: Geopolitics and regulations can be decisive

White & Case LLP on 1/21/2019

Despite the opportunities available in the market, the changing face of global politics is exerting an increasing influence over deals. Almost half of respondents (47 percent) point to trade wars and rising protectionism as...more

International News Life Sciences - Winter 2018

McDermott Will & Emery on 12/20/2018

Data Inspections in China: Increased Supervision and Compliance - Data protection inspections have become more frequent for companies with operations in China. Many companies are struggling for guidance on how to comply. ...more

International News: Focus on Health Care - Fall 2017

McDermott Will & Emery on 9/5/2017

Nationalism and Cross-Border M&A: Navigating Populist Politics in Deal Making - More than half of the G20 countries voted-in campaigns that focused on harming foreign, outside interests as a means to strengthen domestic...more

Conflict Minerals: D.C. Circuit to Reconsider Conflict Minerals Ruling; Initiatives Proceed in the European Union and China

Beveridge & Diamond PC on 11/20/2014

Recent developments in the U.S., European Union and China underscore the dynamic nature of evolving supply chain due diligence requirements and expectations for companies sourcing tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold. The...more

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