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French Judges Rule on Corporate Duty of Vigilance Obligations

The new Paris Court of Appeal chamber specializing in “emerging litigation (i.e., Chamber 5-12, which held its first hearings in March 2024) issued a ruling on June 17, 2025, in the so-called La Poste case (No. RG 24/05193),...more

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Creation of a Specialized Court Division to Handle Duty of Care Disputes in France

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The Paris Judicial Court has established a new division to handle disputes related to the Duty of Vigilance Act....more

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ESG Continues to Face Courts in France

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The CSDD Directive thus adopted goes well beyond the obligations under the French corporate law on duty of care: it widens the scope of the companies concerned and imposes heavy penalties. ...more

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The First French Court Rulings on the Duty of Vigilance

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Since 2017, French companies of a certain size have had to draw up a vigilance plan to identify the risks associated with their business and prevent serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the health and...more

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[Event] 9th Anti-Corruption and Corporate Social Responsibility Conference - October 9th - 10th, Puteaux, France

Hosted by C5 Group, the 9th Anti-Corruption Conference in Paris returns for another exciting year with curated programming that will shed light on important issues at the forefront....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

France and UK Announce Roadmap to Boost Biodiversity Credit Market

In June 2023, the UK and France announced a joint plan to launch a new biodiversity credits scheme. Through the Global Biodiversity Credits Roadmap, the two countries have pledged to support private sector biodiversity...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Sustainability and ESG Advisory Practice Update, July 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Completes the Launch of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Opportunities - On July 14, 2023, the EPA announced two notice of funding opportunities for up to $20 billion. Up to $14 billion...more

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First court decision interpreting the French Duty of Vigilance Law

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On 28 February 2023, the Paris Civil Court handed down in summary proceedings the first decision ever relating to the application of the French Duty of Vigilance Law. In short, the court held that the application for an...more

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

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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

La gouvernance des entreprises au cœur des évolutions vers un capitalisme « responsable »

La crise financière de 2008 a amplifié la critique d’un capitalisme dont l’excessive financiarisation nuirait au relèvement des grands défis sociaux et environnementaux de notre temps. Particulièrement sensible à ces...more

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French Financial Legal Committee Report Reflects on Climate Change Liability

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On July 19, 2020, the Legal High Committee for Financial Markets of Paris ("HCJP") issued a report on social and environmental responsibility of companies and their managers under French law. This report was initiated based...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

ESG in 2020: A Half-Year Review

Interest in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies of companies and their impact on the wider community has continued to increase amongst institutional investors, retail shareholders and the media during the...more

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The French “PACTE” Law: Growing Space for Social and Environmental Topics in Corporate Management of French Companies

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Under the new law on Business Growth and Transformation (the so-called “PACTE Law”), the management of French companies must take into consideration social and environmental issues. Companies are also encouraged to...more

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