Blockchain technology is increasing in popularity across industries but, in its current iteration, triggers significant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. As the financial services sector...more
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Loses Majority In Parliament While Parliament Votes to Delay Brexit -
On September 3, 2019, the Conservative party in the United Kingdom (“UK”) lost its majority in Parliament when Phillip...more
10/1/2019
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With the increasing importance of technology in the world of trade, blockchain technology is quickly taking on an important role in facilitating trade. Blockchain technology is a distributed ledger technology — that is, it is...more
Mexico and the United States Reach Agreement on Immigration Issues, Causing President Trump to Withdraw His Threat to Impose Escalating Tariffs on Imports from Mexico -
Late on Friday, June 7, 2019, the United States and...more
Corporate Compliance Programs: DOJ Issues Updated Guidance: Ten Takeaways for In-House Legal and Compliance Leaders -
On April 30, 2019, Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski unveiled an update to the Department of...more
Blockchain technology is changing the business landscape. The distributed ledger technology is steadily growing in use as its scope and application continue to expand. Importantly, however, as companies continue to pursue...more
Blockchain continues to take on an increasingly important role in the mainstream of the global trade community. Recent developments indicate that stakeholders around the world, including governmental and non-governmental...more
The World Trade Organization Predicts “Revolutionary” Impact for Blockchain Technology On Digital Global Trade -
The World Trade Organization (“WTO”) recently published its report, entitled “Can Blockchain Revolutionize...more
2/22/2019
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The World Trade Organization (“WTO”) recently published its report, entitled “Can Blockchain Revolutionize International Trade?” In the report, the WTO assesses the potential of blockchain technology to digitize global trade...more