Compliance Tip of the Day: Leveraging AI for Real-Time Third-Party Risk Management
Episode 365 -- Four Sanctions Cases Everyone Should Know
The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 12: Compliance Is Good Business: Getting Beyond Fines with Tom Fox of Compliance Podcast Network
Bar Exam Toolbox Podcast Episode 296: Listen and Learn -- Third-Party Rights in Contracts (Part 1 - Rules)
Corporate Use of Third-Party Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools
One Month to More Effective Written Standards: Day 17 – Policies for Third-Parties
Third Party Observation in Patent Prosecution in China
Consumer Finance Monitor Podcast Episode: Recent Federal and State Debt Collection Developments
Thobekile Cynthia Khumalo on Third Party Due Diligence
Protecting Trade Secrets When Facing Lawsuits or Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures
Education Data Privacy and Security Laws: Best Practices for School Districts
Episode 162 -- Jessica Sanderson on How to Conduct a Remote Third Party Audit
VIDEO: Update on Third Party Workers’ Compensation Settlements in Pennsylvania
Episode 120: Interview of NAVEX Global Third-Party Risk Officials: Chris Bailey and Stephen Gooding
Subro Sense Podcast - Unpacking Product Claims Against Amazon
Business Succession Planning: Strategies for the Transition
E17: Carpenter Decision Builds Up Privacy from #SCOTUS
Day 17 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-Financial Health Monitoring
Day 6 of One Month to More Effective Continuous Improvement-Data Analytics and the Monitoring of Third Parties
FCPA COMPLIANCE REPORT-EPISODE 337, JAMES GELLERT ON ASSESSING 3RD PARTY FINANCIAL HEALTH FOR COMPLIANCE
There is a “a dearth of case law” on s1(1) of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 (Act), as observed by Lenon KC, the judge in the case of HNW Lending Ltd v Lawrence [2025] EWHC 908 (Ch). Whilst an accurate...more
Commercial contracts frequently exclude the ability of third parties to enforce contractual rights under the Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999. But, if the parties provide in general terms that a third party can...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. TPR guidance on handling market volatility - The Pensions...more
The Arbitration Act 2025 is now an official new piece of legislation having received royal assent on 24 February 2025 ("2025 Act"). The new law, which refines and modernises the previous Arbitration Act 1996 ("1996 Act"),...more
As financial crime risks evolve, including those risks posed by the use of AI and other emerging technologies, so too must firms’ financial crime compliance response. It is unsurprising, therefore, that AI forms part of both...more
In our earlier alert on third-party funding (TPF) and the UK Supreme Court’s decision in PACCAR, we discussed the initial industry reaction, subsequent litigation, and legislative reform proposals (at the time, through the...more
Where two vessels were returned late by a charterer, only nominal damages were recoverable, since even if the vessels had been returned on time, the owners could not have chartered them out owing to obligations under...more
Singapore and England & Wales have longstanding reputations as arbitration-friendly jurisdictions. Where parties have entered into an arbitration agreement but one party nonetheless commences court litigation over a claim...more
The Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority, and the Bank of England have launched consultations on operational incident and third-party reporting. The regulators propose to establish a framework to...more
On 13 December 2024, the FCA and the PRA published linked Consultation Papers on operational incident and third-party reporting (FCA CP24/28 and PRA CP17/24). The consultations aim to create a structured framework for...more
The FCA, PRA, and Bank of England have published their finalised critical third party (CTP) rules (and accompanying guidance) in PS24/16 Operational resilience: Critical third parties to the UK financial sector....more
The Prudential Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority have published a joint policy statement on operational resilience for critical third parties (CTPs) in the U.K. financial sector, which includes their final...more
The new regime will take effect on 1 January 2025, but will not diminish the responsibilities of financial services firms relying on the services of critical third parties....more
Many governments are grappling with the question of how to regulate artificial intelligence to ensure it is adopted safely and used responsibly without hampering innovation. Governments have generally indicated similar...more
On 16 July 2024, the Hong Kong LegCo Bills Committee which is considering the Construction Industry Security of Payment Bill (“Bill”) held a meeting to receive representations and submissions on the Bill from deputations sent...more
On 9 July 2024, the Supreme Court unanimously held that collateral warranties deriving from or reflective of the primary building contract, and merely promising continued construction, are not generally considered agreements...more
Welcome to the new Two Minute Weekly. Following requests from readers, we are changing the format of our employment law newsletter. It will now be weekly and will feature as it did before news items and new cases....more
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 requires overseas entities which own, or wish to acquire, certain real estate in the UK to register with Companies House and to provide, and keep up-to-date,...more
With adoption of generative AI tools scaling exponentially amongst content creators, companies need to be vigilant to ensure all content posted on social media platforms complies with user guidelines about AI, especially...more
As I always say, the factual underpinnings of every FCPA enforcement action provides important insights into bribery schemes. At the core of every scheme is the misappropriation of money from the company coffers for improper...more
Third-Party Releases are common in English law schemes of arrangement and restructuring plans, and US courts have so far indulged that approach in granting recognition. If Prospero’s plea to the audience at the...more
Most Financial Services Institutions (FSIs) have digital technology at their core. And a primary responsibility for most FSIs is “cyber-connect” customers – be they organizations or individuals – with their money simply and...more
Under a proposed new regime, UK financial regulators will be granted a range of powers over third parties that provide critical services to the finance sector. Third parties will be designated as “critical” by HM Treasury...more
What does the U.K. Information Commissioner’s Office have to say about what it takes for adtech initiatives to be compliant with data protection? “There is an opportunity for market participants to move towards developing...more
Key considerations around bribery and corruption risks, as the mining & metals sector is gaining critical momentum in the world's energy transition toward a low-carbon future. Mining & metals in a low-carbon world - The...more