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Is Supply Chain Due Diligence General Corporate Activity And Why Does That Matter? Supreme Court Decision Leaves Open Questions On...

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On June 17, 2021, in Nestle USA Inc. v. Doe, the United States Supreme Court reversed a Ninth Circuit decision that would have allowed foreign cocoa workers to pursue claims against Nestlé USA, Inc. (Nestle), Cargill, Inc....more

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Littler Lightbulb: Highlighting Global Human Rights Topics

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Human rights issues increasingly require the assistance of experienced counsel who can help employers navigate very fluid and complex legal, business and societal considerations. ...more

Fenwick & West LLP

FTC Not Kidding Around with TikTok’s Record-Setting COPPA Fine - Five Steps to Reduce Your Risk Now

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On February 27, 2019, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced a record-setting $5.7 million fine to popular short-form video sharing platform TikTok, formerly known as Musical.ly, as part of a consent order over...more

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Does your compliance program address UK exposure?

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Tech companies of U.S. origin tend to have compliance programs focused on U.S. laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA") and relevant tax and labor laws. The UK has enacted laws covering bribery and...more

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Working up from Zero: Initial Negotiations on the “Zero Draft” treaty on Business and Human Rights

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The UN intergovernmental working group tasked with developing a binding international treaty on business and human rights recently concluded its fourth round of negotiations in Geneva (15-19 October 2018). ...more

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United Nations Continues its Development of a Treaty Imposing Liability on Companies for Human Rights Abuses

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An ongoing debate exists regarding the nature and extent to which transnational companies should be held directly and legally liable for human rights impacts. Much of this debate has involved calls for additional regulation...more

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The UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and Supply Chain Transparency: The Impact on Private Investment Funds

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The Modern Slavery Act 2015 is new legislation introduced in the UK with the intention of combatting slavery and human trafficking. Continuing the trend for legislation to have extra-territorial reach, as illustrated by the...more

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