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Compliance into the Weeds: Sustainability and Managing 3rd Party Risk
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The ESG Report: EV Battery Regulation and Compliance in The US & EU-Part 1, Foreign Entities of Concern
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Episode 309 -- Alex Cotoia on Compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
10 Key Trade Developments: China
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Canada has opened a 30-day consultation on potential measures to increase the effectiveness of its existing import prohibition on all goods mined, manufactured or produced, wholly or in part, by forced labour from being...more
In this article, we examine the potential impact on organisations managing global supply chains of the recent Court of Appeal judgement in the case against the National Crime Agency (NCA) brought by the World Uyghur Congress...more
BACKGROUND - The incorporation of complex environmental and climate impacts from business operations and supply chains into human rights impact assessments and governance models is proving to be a major challenge for...more
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which came into force on 25 July 2024, represents a significant step by the European Union (EU) to integrate sustainable practices into the core operational...more
Background of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) was entered force on 25 July 2024. The purpose of this Directive is to promote sustainable and...more
In an era of increasing demand for responsible business practices and corporate transparency, governments across the world are scrutinizing corporate conduct and passing laws to motivate companies to be more transparent about...more
When the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 (Act) came into force, it was considered a landmark legal development globally. The UK was one of the first jurisdictions to introduce a legal requirement concerning transparency in supply...more
The European Union is a hotbed of regulatory activity, with new laws and directives constantly reshaping the business landscape. These changes can seem overwhelming, but understanding them is vital for any company operating...more
Due to the increased importance of sustainability, environmental protection and social factors in recent years, the luxury industry has found itself at a crossroads of tradition and transformation. Once characterized...more
On September 19, 2024, the NAVEX Next Virtual Conference will take place, with sessions designed to equip risk and compliance leaders with the latest news and guidance on how to navigate the complex landscape. This article,...more
13th Annual Risk & Compliance Virtual Conference | Thursday, September 19 - A thriving future begins with smart governance, risk and compliance decision-making today. Join thousands of your peers at this complimentary...more
In February 2024, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) began taking a new approach to Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) enforcement—questionnaires. Once again, the solar industry is among the first targets, vanguards...more
The recent ruling by the U.K. Court of Appeal declared that the U.K. National Crime Agency’s decision not to investigate the importation of cotton produced through the use of Uyghur forced labor in China was unlawful. This...more
On June 28th the UK Court of Appeal confirmed that payment of genuine value for goods received within a supply chain does not prevent companies from committing money laundering offences if the source of these goods is tainted...more
On 27 June 2024, the UK Court of Appeal upheld an action by international NGO, World Uyghur Congress, and found that the National Crime Agency had acted unlawfully in deciding not to open a money laundering investigation into...more
On July 9, 2024, the Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) issued its annual update to its guidelines enforcing the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”) in a Report to Congress titled “2024 Updates to the...more
Why is this case important? The case challenged a decision by the National Crime Agency (“NCA”) not to carry out investigations into whether consignments of cotton goods were the product of alleged forced labour and/or other...more
The European Parliament’s recently adopted European Forced Labor Regulation (the Regulation) aims to ban products made with forced labor from the European market, a crucial step toward the European goal of eliminating all...more
We are seeing a steady increase in client imports being detained at port by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on grounds of alleged forced labor in the supply chain....more
Ethics and compliance officers have long had an uneasy relationship with corporate sustainability efforts, mostly because most compliance officers aren’t quite sure they want – or know how to handle – responsibility for it. ...more
The ruling propels UK law enforcement to increase its investigative powers under POCA, and businesses to enhance their supply chain due diligence. On 27 June 2024, the UK Court of Appeal found that the National Crime...more
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
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
On May 24, 2024, the CS3D was finally formally adopted by the Council, which marks the final step of a long and winding legislative process. This legislative process had begun in February 2022 with the Commission’s proposal....more