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Morrison & Foerster LLP

What is in my Supply Chain?

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

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The Climate Report | Second Quarter 2024

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REGULATORY ISSUES & UPDATES - Recent Evolution of the European Regulatory Framework on Greenwashing - Two new Directives adopted by the EU in 2024—the "Empowering Consumers Directive" and the "Green Claims...more

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European Court of Human Rights: Landmark Ruling Deems Climate Inaction Amounts to a Violation of Human Rights

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On April 9, 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (the "Court" or "ECtHR") delivered three highly anticipated and significant judgments on the application of the European Convention on Human Rights (the "ECHR"). This...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Cour européenne des droits de l’homme : La Suisse doit lutter contre les changements climatiques pour protéger ses citoyens

Dans un récent arrêt de 257 pages, la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme, siégeant en une Grande Chambre composée de 17 juges (la « Cour »), a statué que le gouvernement de la Suisse a violé l’article 8 de la Convention...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

European Court Declares Switzerland’s Responsibility to Combat Climate Change to Protect its Citizens’ Human Rights

In a recent 257-page decision, the European Court of Human Rights, sitting as a Grand Chamber of 17 judges (Court), ruled that the Swiss government violated Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Convention) in...more

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ESG Update: Three Climate Change Decisions to Watch as the Temperature Rises

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Below, we break down three recent decisions and explain why the regulated community should pay attention to them: the first from the Southern District of New York in City of New York v. Exxon Mobil Corporation; the second...more

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European Court's Landmark Ruling Deems Climate Inaction Amounts to Violation of Human Rights

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The Context: Litigation over State obligations to mitigate climate change intensifies globally, with NGOs and individuals pressuring corporations to cut emissions. The European Court of Human Rights ("ECtHR") issued three...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

European Court: Climate Inaction Violates Human Rights

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On April 9, 2024, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (the “Court) handed down its unappealable judgment in a landmark climate case. Although directed at the Swiss government, the judgment extends to all...more

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New ECHR judgments lead the way for future climate protection lawsuits

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Three rulings of the European Court of Human Rights given on 9 April 2024 have set the global tone for climate protection actions before national courts. The Court found that Article 8 of the European Convention on Human...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Climate Change Litigation on the Rise

The recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the matter Verein Klimaseniorinnen and others v. Switzerland has attracted significant media interest. The judges found that Switzerland had not fulfilled...more

King & Spalding

EU Council Approves Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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On 15 March 2024, the European Council approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (“CSDDD” or “Directive”). If approved by the European Parliament and entered into force, the CSDDD will require large EU and...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

The AIEN 2023 International Model Joint Operating Agreement

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The article examines the JOA’s main provisions, including rights and duties of the operator, operating committee, work programs and budgets, contract awards, greenhouse gas provisions, exclusive operations, default,...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

European Citizens Sue States for Breach of Human Rights Resulting from Failure to Take Stronger Climate Action

On September 27, 2023, six “Portuguese young people” were heard by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in a lawsuit against 32 European governments, including all EU member states, alleging that their failure to act...more

Bracewell LLP

The 2023 AIEN Model Form JOA Placing ESG issues at the heart of oil and gas operations

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On 16 February 2023, the Association of International Energy Negotiators (“AIEN”, formerly the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators or AIPN) published an updated version of its model form joint operating...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Top Legal Issues Facing the Manufacturing Sector in 2022

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As the global economy faces the third year of the pandemic, manufacturers are no longer focused on figuring out when things will return to “normal.” Instead, they are applying lessons learned from the past few years to become...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

At a Glance: White House 100-Day Supply Chain Report

In February 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14017, “Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains” (discussed here), requiring (among other things) a report within 100-days requiring key government agencies to...more

White & Case LLP

Next up in Climate Litigation: Belgian Court condemns Climate Change Policies of Belgian Federal and Regional Governments

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As yet another sign of the surge of climate change litigation around the world, yesterday the Brussels Court of First Instance found the Belgian federal and regional governments in breach of their duty of care and human...more

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Climate Change & Human Rights Risks to the Energy Industry: National Contact Points & Project Financing

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An increasing number of lawsuits relating to climate change are being filed with courts all around the world. But there is another avenue for pursuing grievances related to climate change that has been relatively unexplored...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Quebec's Superior Court Leaves the Door Open to Canadian Climate Change Litigation

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On July 11, 2019, Quebec's Superior Court rejected a class action lawsuit seeking federal action relating to climate change. The Court found that the questions raised by the plaintiff, Environnement Jeunesse, were justiciable...more

White & Case LLP

Africa Focus: Spring 2019 - Sustainability in Africa's maritime industry

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Africa has an opportunity to lead on environmental and social global best practices - Some of the most important global sea lanes pass the continent of Africa. Major routes navigate the Cape of Good Hope between the Atlantic...more

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SEC’s Mixed Guidance on Apple Environmental and Human Rights Shareholder Proposals Provides Clarification on CSR Proposals

Recent, seemingly disparate action by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with respect to two shareholder proposals may leave companies and shareholders confused as to whether companies may exclude shareholder...more

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Africa Update - October 2015 #2

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Leading the News - Libya: On October 8th, The Washington Post provided an update on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s (ISIL) activities in Sirte, Libya. Since taking hold of Sirte earlier this year, ISIL...more

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Africa Update - October 2015

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Leading the News - Burkina Faso: On October 1st, authorities in Burkina Faso said General Gilbert Diendere, the leader behind a recent coup attempt in the country, was in the custody of security forces. According to...more

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China Update - February 2015

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In This Issue: - Quote of the Week - U.S.-China Relations - Trade - Excerpt from Quote of the week: “We constantly remind Chinese leaders that recognizing and guaranteeing the Chinese people their...more

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