Human Trafficking, New Legislation

Complying With Canada’s Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act – Updates from Public Safety Canada’s...

Ropes & Gray LLP on 2/4/2026

Yesterday afternoon, Public Safety Canada published its Winter 2026 Supply Chains Act Bulletin. We discuss the Bulletin in this post. This cycle’s reports under the Supply Chains Act are due May 31, 2026....more

Belgian authorities widen crackdown on corruption, social fraud and environmental crime

A&O Shearman on 1/28/2026

This year has been a strained year for Belgium’s criminal justice system, marked by mounting budgetary and staffing pressures that have left prosecutors and judges openly questioning their ability to keep pace. In the...more

Legal Update: Ready for Change? 2025 Labor and Employment Law Updates for Connecticut Unpacked

Robinson & Cole LLP on 12/11/2025

Connecticut lawmakers were busy throughout 2025 enacting labor and employment-related legislation that is already impacting the workplace. Understanding these critical legal updates is essential for employers seeking to...more

Modern Slavery Compliance in Cross-Border Transactions: Statutory Risks and Due Diligence for Global Supply Chains

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP on 12/8/2025

Key Takeaways - Global modern slavery compliance expectations are rising, with updated UK guidance, evolving U.S. TVPA enforcement priorities, and California’s expanding disclosure and procurement requirements increasing risk...more

Employer Cheat Sheet for Workplace Laws Taking Effect in October 2025

Fisher Phillips on 9/19/2025

October will bring vibrant foliage, cooler temperatures, and a heap of new workplace laws. From California to Connecticut, employers across the country will be impacted by state and local requirements taking effect next...more

A Look at New Zealand’s Two Proposed Corporate Modern Slavery Reporting Bills

Ropes & Gray LLP on 9/10/2025

Over the last few months, two modern slavery reporting bills have been introduced in New Zealand. In this post, we discuss those bills, as well as the possible path forward for corporate modern slavery reporting legislation...more

National State Employment Law Update – Changes to Look Out for in the Second Half of 2025

Amundsen Davis LLC on 8/26/2025

As employers keep their eye on compliance, below are some notable employment law changes that will be effective in the coming months. Arkansas - Effective August 4, 2025 - Senate Bill 598 (S.B. 598) requires an employer or...more

Illinois enacts law limiting liability for coerced debt

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 8/25/2025

On August 18, Illinois enacted HB 3352, amending the state’s Collection Agency Act to add Section 9.6 and establish that “a debtor is not liable for any coerced debt.” The law defines “coerced debt” as debt incurred through...more

States Redraw the Rules on Child Labor

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 8/25/2025

Child labor laws have changed in several states this year with some states tightening restrictions on child labor and other states loosening their rules. California, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, and Virginia are among the...more

Rhode Island’s New Workplace Laws: Menopause Protections, “Captive Audience” Meeting Ban, Minimum Wage Hikes, and More

Fisher Phillips on 8/4/2025

Rhode Island employers must keep up with new workplace laws enacted this year, including some that have already taken effect. The state not only joined a growing number of states that prohibit so-called “captive audience”...more

Agricultural Employers’ Compliance Cheat Sheet: Summer 2025

Fisher Phillips on 7/14/2025

Managing a farm workforce can be a heavy lift. Agricultural employers must keep up with farm labor laws and workplace regulations that seem to constantly change, so we created this zero-waste resource for ag professionals and...more

2025 AGA Annual Meeting Wrap-Up: Day 1

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP on 6/25/2025

The Attorney General Alliance (AGA) hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting last week, bringing together state attorneys general and their staff, legal practitioners, and industry participants to discuss various topics important to...more

Governor Brian Kemp Signs Tort Reform Legislation, Excludes Human Trafficking From Its Provisions

Ballard Spahr LLP on 4/22/2025

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been a proponent of tort reform legislation for years, stating that the “current litigation climate has led to increased costs for consumers and a higher barrier to entry for those who want to...more

New York City Mayor Signs Hotel Safety and Licensing Law Imposing New Compliance Requirements on Hotel Operators

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/14/2024

On November 4, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed legislation to ensure hotel safety that will mandate a comprehensive licensing system for hotels to operate in New York City, implement several consumer safety...more

New E.U. Forced Labor Law and the Global Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in Corporate Supply Chains

Foley Hoag LLP - Global Business and Human... on 6/26/2024

On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament adopted, by an overwhelming 555-6 majority, a landmark law that will establish a sweeping and forceful regulatory regime to prohibit any products made using forced labor from being...more

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 37 - March 2024

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 3/22/2024

Senate committee meetings continue under the Gold Dome as this report is published on Wednesday. With the Senate’s requirement that bills pass out of committee before the chamber convenes for Legislative Day 38, legislators...more

Gold Dome Report - Legislative Day 36 - March 2024

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 3/19/2024

The General Assembly reconvened for Legislative Day 36 on Monday with lawmakers and lobbyists hoping to keep a little luck of the Irish going into the penultimate week of the legislative session. With only four legislative...more

Gold Dome Report - Crossover Day Wrap-Up - March 2024

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 3/4/2024

Legislators worked late into the night on Thursday to ensure legislation made the Crossover Day deadline. This #GoldDomeReport offers a recap of all the measures that passed out of the House and Senate and live on to seek...more

Gold Dome Report – Legislative Day 22 - February 2024

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP on 2/19/2024

There was a sigh that could be heard throughout the third floor of the Georgia State Capitol on Friday as lawmakers worked hastily through their committee discussions and rules calendars. This activity was despite technology...more

Canada Passes Modern Slavery Act

Littler on 5/17/2023

On May 11, 2023, Canada passed An Act to enact Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff (the “Act”). As we reported previously, the Act will create supply chain...more

The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 4, April 2023

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 5/1/2023

ChatGPT’s Impact on Education and Student Data Privacy - Data privacy professionals have characterized the data privacy risks associated with ChatGPT as a “nightmare.” In order to function, open artificial intelligence...more

Combating Human Trafficking: New York Enacts Posting Requirements & Recognition Training for Hospitality & Transportation...

Genova Burns LLC on 1/19/2023

On July 20, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed eight pieces of legislation into law aimed to provide support and resources to victims of human trafficking. These laws impose new training requirements for...more

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