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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -

Anti–Money Laundering (AML): Failure by the Client to Update Relevant Personal Information May Lead to the Closure of their...

Goodwin on 9/12/2024

On September 9, 2024, a mediator from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) issued conclusions regarding the dispute over the closure of a client’s securities account. The account was closed because the client had...more

The European Union Against Deforestation: the Companies Concerned Still Have 8 Months to Take Action

BCLP on 6/4/2024

On December 30, 2024, the European regulation of May 31, 2023 on deforestation will come into force in all EU countries. The aim of these new rules, which are designed to combat the phenomenon of imported deforestation, is to...more

Will the recently updated French FDI regulation impact your next deal?

BCLP on 10/19/2022

Updated foreign direct investment (FDI) regulation around the world, including in France, requires, more than ever, advance planning and strategy. Playing it well will enhance deal certainty, mitigate risks and keep timing on...more

The Impact of French and German ESG Due Diligence Laws on Business

Jones Day on 8/20/2021

With the recently adopted SDDA, Germany joins France in imposing human rights and environmental due diligence obligations along international supply chains of large companies. The SDDA covers companies based in Germany with...more

The New German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (With a View Across the Border)

McDermott Will & Emery on 7/13/2021

On 11 June 2021, the German Federal Parliament approved the draft bill on corporate due diligence in supply chains (Supply Chain Due Diligence Act), which was approved by the German Federal Council without any changes on 25...more

Business and Human Rights: Recent panel discussion on the international, European and French landscape

Hogan Lovells on 1/25/2021

On 21st January 2021, a roundtable was organised by the Association Française des Juristes d’Entreprises (AFJE), Doctrine and Le Grand Continent to discuss where Business and Human Rights issues stand. the following topic....more

Banking, Finance and Insurance Letter — Novembre/Décembre 2019

Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP on 1/13/2020

Challenge of the guidelines of the European Banking Authority and notice of compliance by the Prudential Supervisory and Resolution Authority (ACPR) In its notice of September 8, 2017, the ACPR stated that it complies with...more

Cross-border tech M&A in a disrupted world: Challenges remain: Geopolitics and regulations can be decisive

White & Case LLP on 1/21/2019

Despite the opportunities available in the market, the changing face of global politics is exerting an increasing influence over deals. Almost half of respondents (47 percent) point to trade wars and rising protectionism as...more

Proposed French Law Would Impose New Due Diligence Obligations on Certain Employers and Their Supply Chains

Littler on 12/12/2016

On November 29, 2016, France’s National Assembly adopted the text of a bill (the “Bill”) that, if enacted, would create new due diligence obligations for large French companies regarding their subsidiaries’ and supply chain...more

Employment Law Commentary, October 2015

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 11/2/2015

EU Employment Issues In M&A Transactions - Across industry sectors, there is one thing that all organizations have in common—people. Every organization needs a workforce to steer it in the right direction. This means...more

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