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ESG Continues to Face Courts in France

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The CSDD Directive thus adopted goes well beyond the obligations under the French corporate law on duty of care: it widens the scope of the companies concerned and imposes heavy penalties. ...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Uganda

1. INTRODUCTION - Given that Uganda was a British colony, the English legal system and law are predominant in Uganda. Uganda's legal system is based on English Common Law and African customary law. However, customary law...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board - Winter 2024

The oversight obligations of boards continue to expand. Recent enforcement actions and new laws in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supply chains create new challenges for boards, as we explain in this...more

A&O Shearman

How ESG, deferred prosecution and tax enforcement shape the French corporate crime landscape

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) litigation continues to be a hot topic, before both the French commercial and criminal courts. The number of French-style deferred prosecution agreements (Convention Judiciaire...more

Perkins Coie

Child Labor and COVID-19—It’s Time to Make Meaningful New Year’s Supply Chain Resolutions

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The holiday season is a time for contemplation, reflection, and planning for the future. Having spent nearly two years in a pandemic, moreover, has no doubt caused many of us to reassess our values and priorities. With the...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Conditions for Amutot and PBCs to Engage with Israeli State Institutions

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Up until today, pursuant to an Israeli government resolution dating back to 2001, NPOs (such as Amutot and public-benefit companies) that did not possess a certificate of proper management could not engage with government...more

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7 Key Takeaways - ESG, Climate Change Science, and Uncertainty: What Should Your Strategy Be?

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Kilpatrick Townsend Partner Todd Roessler recently spoke with other industry leaders David Golden, Former Senior Vice President, Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Eastman Chemical Company and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

ESG Disclosures: Lessons Learned and Best Practices [Part 3 of 4]

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In our previous alert, we described the sustainability reporting ecosystem shaping the disclosure parameters and approaches to voluntary disclosure given the lack of regulatory mandates on disclosure. ...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Sustainable Investment and ESG Compliance - Emerging Litigation

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There is an increasing desire amongst PE firms to publicise value creation through the use of bespoke metrics to measure improvements and value derived from (ESG) policies including improved reputational risk management;...more

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European Union Moves Closer to Mandatory Social and Environmental Reporting

The European Union took another step toward requiring large companies to publish social and environmental performance reports when the European Parliament approved amendments to a draft directive by a 599-55 majority last...more

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