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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
For the first time since it was established over a decade ago, the Hong Kong Competition Commission (HKCC) has announced that an individual has been charged for failing to comply with its investigation powers under the...more
A legal hold preserves important information, such as documents or data, that might be needed in a legal case. When there’s a potential lawsuit, investigation, or legal matter, the company must ensure that no one deletes or...more
In today’s digital world, the advantages of PDFs cannot be sufficiently emphasized. In addition, the necessity of accessibility for PDF documents can’t be ignored. As you traverse the complicated world of compliance and...more
The word “audit” can strike fear in the hearts of HR professionals across the country. With increasing fines, an I-9 audit can turn a small mistake into a big cost....more
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) released its statutorily mandated annual report to congress last month. While the report itself highlights several notable developments in 2023 (New Zealand and...more
June marked the six-month milestone for the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)—the landmark anti-money laundering law requiring beneficial ownership reporting for U.S. companies that became effective on...more
Wouldn’t you like your compliance program to be as infectious, contagious, and as long-lasting as COVID-19? Forgive the analogy, but every compliance officer aspires to see their diligent efforts in establishing and...more
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or Directive) entered into force on July 25, 2024, establishing a framework for companies to address risks and adverse impacts on human rights and...more
The hospitality industry is a fast-paced sector that juggles a myriad of issues from high worker turnover to shortages of workers. In addition to these inherent challenges, the industry must also comply with a multitude of...more
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will require most privately-owned entities to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports with FinCEN no later than January 1, 2025. The purpose of this Client Alert is to check in...more
The European Union (EU) is leading the global charge with AI regulations. U.S. companies are not beyond their regulatory reach, however, and should be preparing their AI risk mitigation efforts accordingly....more
A U.S.-based brokerage firm suspected unethical activities and compliance issues at their India operations office specifically concerning the involvement of senior management in misappropriating funds and accounting...more
Anytime a compliance violation occurs—or even a breakdown in compliance controls that doesn’t ultimately result in noncompliance—the remediation process takes center stage. And this is where questions of how and why are...more
2024 represents the 25th anniversary of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials, which has now been signed by 46 countries—including eight...more
Some funding applications submitted to NIH beginning Jan. 25 will face new requirements and undergo a revised peer review process. To prepare investigators and institutions, NIH launched a dedicated website with details about...more
This article provides a brief overview of the statute of frauds, what types of contracts it applies to, the requirements for compliance with the statute, exceptions to the statute, and the consequences for non-compliance....more
The Information Commissioner's Office (the "ICO") has clarified the methods it will use to calculate the fines it will issue for breaches of data privacy law in the UK by publishing its latest Data Protection Fining Guidance...more
Fine particle pollution – also known as soot – is a cause of respiratory disease, increased asthma symptoms, cancer, and cardiovascular dysfunction. Incomplete combustion of organic materials such as wood, fuel oil, plastics,...more
Whether you are a founder or a manager, growing a company from scratch is an exciting process. For most companies, this process will involve the hiring and management of employees at a rapid pace....more
Articles dealing with child labor often involve minors working in sweatshop-type conditions outside of the United States. The conditions outlined in such articles are usually horrid — and rightfully condemned. In contrast,...more
International Compliance Digest is the new Adams and Reese monthly newsletter focused on international trade compliance and enforcement. Each month we will bring you the latest in compliance and enforcement updates, including...more
On March 18, 2024, The Office for Civil Rights OCR revised its guidance on “Use of Online Tracking Technologies by HIPAA Covered Entities and Business Associates” and issued a bulletin to remind regulated entities and the...more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses warning letters to notify manufacturers that they have violated the FDA’s regulations or federal law. Manufacturers that receive warning letters must respond promptly, and they...more