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Understanding Outsourcing Obligations for Cayman Islands Funds

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It has been two years since the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) introduced its Rule on Corporate Governance for Regulated Entities (the “Corporate Governance Rule”), and a year and a half since it came into force....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Conflict Minerals Disclosures Due June 2, 2025

Conflict minerals disclosures on Forms SD are required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) no later than June 2, 2025.1 The conflict minerals disclosure rules and related guidance have remained at a...more

A&O Shearman

CS3D - Ten questions on the Omnibus

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The European Commission’s Omnibus package, published on February 26, 2025 (the Omnibus Package or the Package), proposes to simplify the EU’s sustainability laws. At the same time, it has generated significant uncertainty for...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

A Fleet of Omnibuses and Other Takeaways from Monday’s Responsible Business Alliance Conference on the CSDDD in Brussels

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On Monday, the Responsible Business Alliance hosted a stellar event in Brussels, Driving Effective Due Diligence: Omnibus Unpacked. This waitlisted, standing room-only event – co-hosted with the European People’s Party,...more

Hogan Lovells

Proposed U.S. sustainability due diligence blocking statute – Steering the course

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The draft bill prohibits U.S. entities deemed integral to national interests from complying with foreign sustainability due diligence regulations. The draft bill particularly targets the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

The EU’s Omnibus Package: A Step Back on Sustainability?

We reported in previous blog posts (here and here) on the European Commission’s Green Deal initiatives and their impact on companies doing business in Europe as well as the significant recent headwind against these...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

An FCPA Enforcement Pause Does Not Pause Anti-Corruption Compliance

U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement activity may be at a temporary standstill, but that should not mean much for the day-to-day operations of global anti-corruption compliance programs. If the Department of...more

A&O Shearman

2024 year in review: A&O Shearman Corporate/M&A practice

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As we reflect on 2024, our Polish Corporate/M&A practice has once again proven its dedication to delivering exceptional legal services and strategic guidance to our clients. This year has been marked by a series of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

New Law Bars Defense Contractors From Retaining Certain Outside Lobbyists

On December 23, 2024, former President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes a provision prohibiting the Department of Defense (DOD) from contracting with...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

President Trump Starts First Week with AI Executive Orders and Investments — AI: The Washington Report

In his first week in office, President Trump took three significant actions on AI that lay the foundation for a new deregulatory approach to AI at the federal level. On Inauguration Day, Trump repealed President Biden’s...more

Pillsbury - Global Trade & Sanctions Law

BIS Issues Interim Final Rule on Advanced Computing Integrated Circuits, Providing Long-Awaited Guidance on Due Diligence...

On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released an interim final rule (IFR) updating export controls on advanced computing semiconductors. This IFR seeks to ensure that...more

J.S. Held

2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Sustainability Investments & Headwinds

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Sustainability continues to be a hot issue around the world. While many jurisdictions are creating additional frameworks in support of greater consideration of sustainability, others, most notably the US, are either dragging...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Trade Group Calls for Clarity on Ohio Fintech Guidance

On January 14, 2025, the American Fintech Council (AFC) submitted a letter to the Ohio Department of Financial Institutions, urging it to re-examine its recent guidance on responsible bank partnerships and provide more...more

McCarter & English, LLP

Death Knell Inches Closer for Connecticut’s Transfer Act

In a move much anticipated by the real estate, environmental, financial, and business communities, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) released this week its Release-Based Cleanup...more

Mintz - Antitrust Viewpoints

FTC Blog Outlines Factors for Companies to Consider About AI — AI: The Washington Report

The FTC staff recently published a blog post outlining four factors for companies to consider when developing or deploying AI products to avoid running afoul of the nation’s consumer protection laws. The blog post does...more

Torres Trade Law, PLLC

The Mergers & Acquisitions Review: US Trade Compliance Due Diligence 2024

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In addition to a myriad of issues to consider during M&A transactions, parties should conduct due diligence related to US trade regulations and the often-related foreign investment regulations that arise in the context of an...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Europe Moves Toward Further Regulation of Forced Labour in Supply Chains

A number of jurisdictions globally are enhancing their supply chain-related regulations. The European Union’s latest regulation in this respect, the EU Forced Labour Regulation (FLR), was adopted on 19 November 2024. The FLR...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

What In-House Counsel Needs to Know About Generative AI

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As generative AI technology becomes increasingly integrated into the legal profession, in-house counsel face a range of new considerations. From ensuring confidentiality to achieving cost-effective workflows, both the risk...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Guidelines on the Export of Cyber-surveillance Items Under Article 5 of Regulation 2021-821

In 2021, the European Union (EU) updated the EU Dual-Use Regulation, setting unified standards for EU member states to control exports of dual-use items. A key addition in Regulation (EU) 2021/821 is Article 5’s “catch-all...more

Conyers

International Sanctions Requirements for Virtual Asset Service Providers: a Cayman Perspective

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As the war continues to rage on the Eastern front between Russia and Ukraine, the financial sanctions resulting from the initial invasions and ongoing conflict seem likely to continue to play a significant part in the global...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

Corporate compliance with human rights: An overview

Creating value for shareholders has long been considered the primary purpose of corporations, especially within the framework of traditional economic theories. However, this view has evolved significantly over the past few...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

EU’s New Export Due Diligence Guidelines: Keeping Tabs on Cyber-Surveillance Technology

In 2021, the EU adopted an updated version of the EU Dual-Use Regulation, which establishes common standards for the control of dual-use item exports by EU member states. Among its new provisions, Regulation (EU) 2021/821...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The EU Deforestation Regulation: What Do Companies Need To Do To Prepare?

On 29 June 2023, the EU’s new Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 restricting sale in the EU of products that may cause deforestation or the degradation of forests (EUDR) entered into force. The EUDR is expected to have global...more

Proskauer - Regulatory & Compliance

FCA publishes Dear CEO letter setting out expectations for financial advisers and investment intermediaries

On 7 October 2024, the FCA issued a “Dear CEO letter” (“Letter”) to firms whose primary business is financial advice or investment intermediation. The Letter contains a summary of the FCA’s priorities and expectations of...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: Key Considerations for Oncology

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to revolutionize health care. In oncology, there are now opportunities to apply AI to support diagnostics, predictive analytics, and administrative functions. This hot topic was...more

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