In Nestle, six citizens of Mali claimed they were trafficked into and enslaved on cocoa farms in the Ivory Coast. Pursuant to the ATS, these former child slaves sought to impose liability upon Nestle, Cargill, and other U.S....more
In this age of heightened international enforcement of corporate crime, it is critical that companies be prepared for the possibility that government authorities will employ a variety of investigative techniques to obtain...more
Human trafficking is a global problem that is receiving the attention of legislators and law enforcement. Legislative efforts are focused largely on increasing corporate responsibility in the eradication of human trafficking....more
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/ Corporate Liability ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Extraterritoriality Rules ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Forced Labor ,
Human Rights ,
Human Trafficking ,
Jurisdiction ,
Modern Slavery Act ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Supply Chain ,
Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act