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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

EU Regulations: The New Frontier for Business

NAVEX on 9/3/2024

The European Union is a hotbed of regulatory activity, with new laws and directives constantly reshaping the business landscape. These changes can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is vital for any company operating...more

A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in the Third Quarter of 2024 and Beyond

Goodwin on 7/2/2024

As the life sciences, medtech, and diagnostic industries continue to expand and grow increasingly complex, so does the legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape. ...more

Addressing Human Rights in the Supply Chain

NAVEX on 5/9/2024

The human element in your supply chain - There is little risk in claiming that ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) has been one of the most used acronyms over the last few years. Some salient examples that changed how...more

Insights Special Edition: Women’s History Month

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/2/2024

Celebrating Women’s History Month, we present a special edition of our quarterly Insights publication, highlighting the talent and insights of women at Skadden. The issue spotlights their authorship on such topics as the...more

Navigating AI in the Workplace and Recruitment

Mayer Brown on 3/22/2024

In recent years, we have seen an increase in employers using artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, whether to assist with decision-making and staff management across the life-cycle of the employment relationship or...more

Summary of 2024 Amendments to the Equality Act 2010

A&O Shearman on 1/30/2024

We are kicking off 2024 with an examination, over a series of blog posts, of some important developments in equality and discrimination law, including legislative changes, updated EHRC guidance on employer duties to take...more

2024 Insights: ESG

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 12/15/2023

The Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Opinion Continues To Spawn Challenges to DEI Programs - Businesses can expect continued challenges to DEI programs, as emboldened opponents to these programs seek to expand the reach...more

Directors' Liabilities in Europe: a multi-jurisdiction survey on current set of rules and best practices

A&O Shearman on 12/6/2023

Directors’ duties and liabilities have always been at the forefront of corporate governance. It has become a hot topic in the wake of new regulations in the field of sustainability, which directly impact directors’...more

Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

Fisher Phillips on 12/4/2023

When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

2024 Annual Reporting Season: Key Considerations

White & Case LLP on 11/1/2023

Planning for the 2024 annual reporting season is underway. We summarise the key legislative changes affecting London-listed companies for the upcoming season along with best practice recommendations....more

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, October 2023

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 10/27/2023

We are pleased to share the October 2023 issue of Wilson Sonsini's Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update. Each issue combines news, key legal developments, and resources related to sustainability and environmental,...more

Employment Flash - April 2023

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/14/2023

In our latest edition of Employment Flash, we examine developments over the past three months, including the NLRB’s ruling regarding employees’ labor law rights in severance agreements, a Supreme Court decision that upheld...more

Diversity in Intellectual Property 2023

Ladas & Parry LLP on 3/14/2023

“Women should always have a seat at the table. They bring a unique vision and voice in every situation. I have had great pleasure in meeting and working with many amazing women from all over the world who have overcome...more

Client Alert: Women on Boards Directive – A Crack in the Glass Ceiling, but Does It Go Far Enough?

Jenner & Block on 2/8/2023

Women make up just 30.6% of board directors for the largest listed companies in the European Union (EU). In a bid to “break the glass ceiling of listed companies’ boards,” the European Parliament adopted a new law on 22...more

Gender diversity on corporate boards (UPDATED)

A&O Shearman on 12/21/2022

What to expect from the new EU Women on Boards Directive, including the practical changes for your management structure and the impact on the national legislation of each Member State. ...more

Introducing Janneke Kohlen, Parter of EU Competition Law and Public Procurement at Bird & Bird

TransPerfect Legal on 12/19/2022

In part three of TLS Director Dennis van de Schraaf's interview series, he speaks with Parter of EU Competition Law and Public Procurement at Bird & Bird The Hague office, Janneke Kohlen, about her career and view on sector...more

Banking Bites - May 2022

BCLP on 5/17/2022

Welcome to Banking Bites! This is our short summary flagging key developments in the UK that we hope will inform your activities in your market....more

Workplace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: Data Privacy and Security Issues

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 1/28/2022

In the last decade, organizations of varied industries and sizes have heightened their focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and, since 2020, DEI has become a top priority. COVID-19 pandemic realities,...more

Global Neurodiversity: A Workplace Primer on Attracting and Retaining Neurodiverse Talent

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 7/27/2021

Neurodiversity is the inherent differences in neurological structure and function. The term encompasses neurocognitive differences such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, Tourette’s...more

Neues zur Frauenquote in Vorständen

McDermott Will & Emery on 11/25/2020

Eine Arbeitsgruppe der Koalitionsparteien hat sich u.a. auf eine Frauen-Mindestbesetzung für Vorstände von Aktiengesellschaften geeinigt. Ein entsprechender Kabinettsbeschluss wird nach der Ressortabstimmung sowie der Länder-...more

Finding the ‘S’ in ESG: Boardroom and Employee Considerations

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 10/31/2020

Investors have historically overlooked social factors amid a focus on the environmental and governance counterparts as they assess the merit of an investment. This may have been due in part to the difficulty in quantifying...more

The Central Bank’s CP86 Day of Reckoning – What You Need To Know

Dechert LLP on 10/28/2020

For many in the Funds Industry, the issue on 20 October 2020 of the Central Bank of Ireland’s (the “Central Bank”) Industry Letter (the “Industry Letter”) relating to the Central Bank’s Thematic Review of Fund Management...more

Financial Daily Dose 9.2.2020 | Top Story: Treasury Secretary Calls for More Virus-Related Relief As U.S. Economic Recovery Stalls

Robins Kaplan LLP on 9/2/2020

In a House Select Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin called for more Congressional action to provide coronavirus relief and promised a White House initiative to protect renters from eviction....more

Two Heads Are Better Than One: Double Hatting and Its Impact On Diversity In International Arbitration

K&L Gates LLP on 7/30/2020

In recent years there has been increasing focus on arbitrators also acting as counsel, a practice known commonly as ‘double hatting’ or ‘dual hatting.’ This can result, for example, in arbitrators appearing as counsel before...more

Growing Importance of Environmental, Social and Governance Provisions in Trade Agreements

Dechert LLP on 7/16/2020

Environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) issues have always played a role in trade agreement negotiations. Now, climate change initiatives as well as racial and ethnic diversity movements such as the Black Lives Matter...more

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