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As Governments Push Back on Corporate Human Rights Responsibilities, Influential Stakeholders Push Forward

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In a blog article before the November 2024 election, our GBHR Practice discussed how the pushback on ESG will not stop the tide towards higher human rights standards for companies. Notwithstanding an accelerated effort this...more

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Update: Council of the European Union Adopts European Forced Labor Regulation

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The Council of the European Union has finally adopted the European Forced Labor Regulation. This regulation aims to eradicate from the European market products made using forced labor. It will enter into force at the end of...more

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Canada Expands Sanctions Against China: A Harbinger of Escalating Restrictions

On December 9, 2024, the Government of Canada (Government) announced amendments to the Special Economic Measures (People’s Republic of China) Regulations (Regulations), adding eight Chinese individuals to the list of...more

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US China Trade Monthly - December 2024

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As global economic and geopolitical environments enter a new era, companies need to continuously develop and adjust their coherent global business strategies to secure and further expand business opportunities in all markets...more

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EU Forced Labour Regulation Is Now Adopted: What Does It Mean?

On 12 December 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 on prohibiting products made with forced labour on the Union market and amending Directive (EU) 2019/1937 (the Regulation) was published in the European Union (EU) Official...more

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Supply Chain Integrity: Essential Insights for Multinational Automotive Companies

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The U.S. government has increasingly emphasized the importance of supply chain integrity, particularly in relation to eliminating forced labor. U.S. policymakers are actively passing legislation, including the Uyghur Forced...more

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[Event] Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference - November 1st, Bellevue, WA

Looking for compliance education and networking in your area? SCCE’s Regional Compliance & Ethics Conferences offer convenient, local compliance education for practitioners in a variety of locations across the globe, and...more

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Public Safety Canada Updates Guidance on Forced and Child Labour Reporting

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On March 5, 2024, Public Safety Canada made changes to the guidance on reporting requirements (“Guidance”) under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, S.C. 2023, c. 9 (“the Act”) revising...more

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Government of Canada Issues Key Guidance on Forced and Child Labour Reporting

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On December 20, 2023, the Government of Canada issued long-awaited guidance on reporting requirements (“Guidance”) under the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, S.C. 2023, c. 9 (“the Act”)....more

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Business and Human Rights for Small Companies – What is the Impact of the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act on the Supplier...

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ESG (Environmental Social Governance) has already become an important topic in responsible corporate governance. Globally, there is a rapidly growing body of legislation that requires companies to take action and report on...more

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Crosscurrents: The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act—Sustainability Commitments and Social Regulatory Compliance Drivers

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Sustainability and environmental, social and governance reporting (ESG”) sometimes have strange bedfellows. The social and governance components of both face ever increasing complexity. Effective June 21, 2022, the Uyghur...more

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Recent Human Rights Due Diligence Law Developments in the European Union, Switzerland, and Japan

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National and supranational legislatures continue to develop laws requiring employers to conduct due diligence of their operations and those of their business partners in order to address human rights risks such as forced...more

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Canada’s Modern Slavery Bill Nears Final Approval: New Reporting Requirements Are Coming

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Canada’s proposed “modern slavery” legislation – the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (“New Act”) – is currently awaiting consideration by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign...more

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Business integrity for consumer companies

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Consumer companies around the world are incorporating sustainability, business integrity, and brand purpose into their business operations. This can include procuring ethically sourced products, ensuring fair pay, or...more

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The Modern Slavery Act: stricter reporting requirements on the horizon

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MPs commissioned by the UK Government to review the Modern Slavery Act have published an interim report on the Transparency in Supply Chains Provision in s.54.  This blog looks at some of the key recommendations and what they...more

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Modern Slavery Bill 2018: An Action Plan

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The introduction of the Commonwealth Modern Slavery Bill 2018 on 28 June 2018 sets an imperative for businesses operating in Australia to know, and show, how they are identifying and addressing the risks of modern slavery....more

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Australia set to join the global fight against modern slavery

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The world is slowly taking action against modern slavery. Since the UK introduced the Modern Slavery Act (“the UK Act“) in 2015, a number of countries have followed suit with their own legislative initiatives. The latest...more

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Canada Announces Two New Initiatives To Hold Companies Accountable For Human Rights Violations Abroad

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The Canadian Government recently announced two new initiatives to “strengthen Canada’s approach to responsible business conduct for Canadian companies doing business and operating abroad.” The first initiative is the creation...more

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