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As the Indian startup ecosystem continues to thrive, attracting substantial investments from around the globe, investors are increasingly eyeing opportunities within this burgeoning market. However, investing in Indian...more
Target Audience - Compliance Professionals with detailed knowledge in an area. Such persons are often at a mid-level within the organization, with operational or supervisory responsibilities, or both....more
Suppose you are an avid fan of the English Premier League (the “EPL”) like I am. In that case, you have likely heard or read about the ensuing arbitration between Manchester City Football Club and the EPL over the EPL’s...more
Learn the key principles of compliance - no travel required! If you’re new to or have minimal experience in compliance management don’t miss this opportunity to build the foundational knowledge you need! SCCE’s four-day...more
Learn the key principles of compliance - no travel required! If you’re new to or have minimal experience in compliance management don’t miss this opportunity to build the foundational knowledge you need! HCCA’s four-day...more
Stay on top of ever-evolving ESG requirements and emerging trends - With the SEC’s newly issued rules surrounding ESG disclosures and the continued growth of regulations rolling out in the EU, Canada, Asia and elsewhere...more
Last month, I wrote a blog post on the tone at the top, exemplified in Star Trek’s Original Series episode, Devil in the Dark. Based on the response, some passionate Star Trek fans are out there. I decided to write a series...more
Over the next few years, lawmakers and regulators in many jurisdictions will deepen their implementation of new human rights laws that impose significantly higher compliance burdens on companies. Concerns over whether...more
As the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), recently approved by the Council of the European Union, has just been published in the Official Journal of the European Union, it has been suggested by some...more
For an organization to succeed in the market, it must have a solid reputation; negative public perception resulting from unethical conduct, adverse legal and regulatory actions, and harmful business practices can result in...more
The European Union's (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) is one of the most significant corporate responsibility reforms in recent years. Its impact will be felt far beyond the EU – including in...more
The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (often referred to as ‘CS3D’) was published in the Official Journal on 5 July 2024, after a long negotiation process....more
The due diligence process is a critical element in a merger and acquisition transaction. Most companies clearly define the steps and rarely skip them. However, the participants in the process vary widely, and ethics and...more
The draft represents the next step in transposing the CSRD into national law. On 24 July 2024, the German Federal Government adopted the governmental draft of the Act implementing the EU Directive on Sustainability...more
Is your M&A target a company that develops or uses artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools? AI, and generative AI technologies specifically, are powerful business tools but present novel legal issues in the context of M&A...more
There are several steps to follow when preparing to sell your business. It is important to allow plenty of time for planning and organization, as the process will usually require many months to a year or more. Why does it...more
The use of forced labor, child labor, or modern slavery practices (collectively “forced labor”) in supply chains is not a new problem in the international trade world; however, many companies remain unaware of forced labor...more
With more regulations coming into play, especially when it comes to reporting on due diligence along the supply chain, companies may want to – and are to some extent actually required by these regulations to – join forces to...more
With calm being restored after the frenzied effort in the EU to pass the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), it may be time to evaluate the extent to which the law as adopted has met its original...more
In the final episode in of this three-part series, the hosts discuss good corporate housekeeping for startups in Africa, particularly the concepts of optics and risk. How well a company keeps its books and records sends a...more
On 5 July 2024, the final text of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was entered into the Official Journal of the EU. The CSDDD will enter force on 25 July 2024. This marks the final key step in the...more
The CSDDD is set to impose mandatory human rights and environmental due diligence obligations for in-scope companies. On 5 July 2024, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was published in the...more
After a two-and-half-year legislative journey, the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD"), has been formally adopted, and was published in the EU Official Journal on 5 July 2024.1 It will come into...more
On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament adopted, by an overwhelming 555-6 majority, a landmark law that will establish a sweeping and forceful regulatory regime to prohibit any products made using forced labor from being...more
April and May 2024 mark historic months when it comes to supply chain due diligence obligations for EU and non-EU companies that operate in the EU. Going forward, companies will not only be required to identify and address...more