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Horizon – News and Trends in Sustainability Law - March 2026

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in sustainability. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies | Part 2

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In Part 1, we described why the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is becoming more investable for U.S. companies that engage selectively and with discipline. That shift carries a corresponding responsibility for...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

USTR Section 301 Forced Labor Investigations: Tariff Risk, UFLPA Overlap, and What Companies Should Do Now

Key Takeaways - Section 301 elevates forced labor from a compliance issue to a trade policy risk. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (“USTR”) use of Section 301 shifts exposure from shipment-level enforcement to...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

Extraterritoriality confirmed: Parent company liability under the French Duty of Vigilance law

On March 12, 2026, the 34th Chamber of the Paris Court of Justice issued a significant ruling regarding the duty of vigilance under the French “Duty of Vigilance Law”....more

Perkins Coie

The Importance of Navigating ESG Concerns

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies have become increasingly prominent in recent years. As consumers and investors place greater emphasis on sustainability and...more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - April 2026 - Section 301 Tariffs: A New Phase in U.S. Trade Policy

The resurgence of Section 301 tariff investigations marks a pivotal shift in U.S. trade policy. Following the Supreme Court’s invalidation of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the...more

Hogan Lovells

Internet shutdowns – The human rights stakes of connectivity

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On 8 January 2026, Iranian authorities implemented a nationwide internet blackout that resulted in connectivity to the global internet declining by approximately 98% within 84 hours. This blackout did not occur in isolation,...more

Perkins Coie

March Tip of the Month: New York Codifies Disparate Impact Liability Under the State Human Rights Law

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On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to the New York State Human Rights Law that expressly recognizes “disparate impact” as a basis for proving unlawful discrimination. Under this...more

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What Every Multinational Should Know About … How to Cope with New Court Decisions Expanding Supply Chain Integrity Risks: Six...

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For many years, corporate human rights litigation in U.S. courts centered on a single statute: the Alien Tort Statute (ATS). Plaintiffs seeking to hold companies liable for alleged violations of international law frequently...more

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The Impacts of Forced Labor Prevention on U.S. Trade Policy: Trends for 2026

The Trump Administration has continued to make good use of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) as its most potent legal tool for preventing the importation of goods made with forced labor.  While the UFLPA focuses...more

Friling Law

Interpol Red Notices and Extradition: What Happens After an International Alert

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Executive Summary - An INTERPOL Red Notice is one of the most powerful and most frequently misunderstood tools in international law enforcement cooperation. It is often described in the media as an “international arrest...more

Clark Hill PLC

ESG & Sustainability in 2026: Twists, Turns, and Trends

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In 2026, the global Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and sustainability landscape continues to shift and evolve. Similar to prior years, businesses can expect to navigate fragmented requirements across...more

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OECD Publishes Responsible AI Due Diligence Guidance for Multinational Enterprises

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Responsible AI practices are a growing focus within many companies and in society at large. In late February, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible...more

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Beyond the Games: The Overlooked Sexual Abuse and Trafficking Risks of Mega-Sporting Events

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Global sporting events such as the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup generate extraordinary commercial opportunities and equally extraordinary corporate scrutiny. Companies often focus their risk planning on cybersecurity,...more

DLA Piper

Horizon – News and Trends in Sustainability Law - February 2026

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Welcome to Horizon, DLA Piper’s monthly bulletin reporting on late-breaking legislative and policy developments in sustainability. Our aim is to scan the litigation, enforcement, and regulatory horizon to help inform business...more

Morgan Lewis

Climate Lawsuit Before Swiss Court Clears First Hurdle – The Next European Precedent

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The Cantonal Court of Zug is currently dealing with a lawsuit filed by four Indonesian islanders who are suing Holcim AG for a reduction in its carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, compensation and damages, and financial...more

K&L Gates LLP

Overview - ESG and the Sustainable Economy Handbook

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In recent years, supply chain risk management has received more attention in the context of investing with a focus on ESG and the sustainable economy. Specifically, efforts to address social issues, such as modern slavery and...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

2026 Trends & Predictions: Sustainability + Corporate Responsibility

The shift away from using “ESG” as a standalone or organizing concept continues. We see continued fragmentation of ESG into distinct areas of sustainability and corporate responsibility, as well as heightened enforcement,...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

EU Forced Labour Regulation Compliance Guide: What Companies Must Do Before the 2027 Trade Ban

Key Takeaways - The EU’s Forced Labour Regulation creates a sweeping product ban, not just a reporting obligation. Beginning December 14, 2027, any product made wholly or partly with forced labor at any tier of the supply...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Modern Slavery: Rising Expectations And Steady reform across Australia, APAC and beyond

Modern slavery remains a critical issue for boards and executives. The past year has seen increased scrutiny from investors, regulators and civil society, with several high-profile supply chain incidents reinforcing the...more

Saul Ewing LLP

The JustPod: A Discussion with Josh Hoe, Senior Policy Manager at Dream.org

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features a discussion with Josh Hoe, Senior Policy Manager at Dream.org. Josh...more

Mayer Brown

UK Weekly Sanctions Update - Week of February 2, 2026

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In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. RUSSIA SANCTIONS...more

The Volkov Law Group

UFLPA Enforcement: When a “Red Light” Turns Yellow

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The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) was designed to be one of the toughest trade enforcement statutes ever enacted by Congress....more

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

New Wave of EU Sanctions Against Iran

On 29 January 2026, the European Union (EU) designated several Iranian individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran in response to the ongoing violent repression of peaceful protests...more

Hogan Lovells

Forced labor due diligence – When regulation meets geopolitics

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After years of a regulatory ESG tsunami, the ESG wave broke in 2025. With ESG backlash and the cutting of “red tape” in the EU, 2025 brought implementation uncertainty for companies across much of the sustainability...more

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