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The UK’s New Sustainability Reporting Consultations – FAQs for US-based Multinationals

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Many US-based multinationals are required to comply with current UK climate disclosure requirements. Last month during London Climate Action Week, the UK launched three consultations on sustainability reporting, which are...more

Jenner & Block

[Ongoing Program] CLE Relay - Session 1 - Beyond Borders: Strategies for a Resilient Global Business in Today’s Complex World -...

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In an era defined by geopolitical shifts, heightened regulatory scrutiny and evolving societal expectations, succeeding as a global business requires a new playbook. This panel session explores some of the critical legal...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] International Conference on Anti-Corruption - June 17th - 18th, London, United Kingdom

Cross-jurisdiction cooperation in the fight against international corruption and bribery is intensifying. The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), France’s National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF), and Switzerland’s Office of...more

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As Governments Push Back on Corporate Human Rights Responsibilities, Influential Stakeholders Push Forward

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In a blog article before the November 2024 election, our GBHR Practice discussed how the pushback on ESG will not stop the tide towards higher human rights standards for companies. Notwithstanding an accelerated effort this...more

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Gassing Up the Omnibus: European Council Announces Support for Stop-the-Clock Proposal

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On March 26, the European Council announced its support for the stop-the-clock proposal that would push back some compliance dates under the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … The Most Common Supply Chain Risk-Management Failures (Part I)

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Regulators around the world are sending a consistent message to companies that operate or source internationally, which is that they must take ownership of their supply chains. In addition, multinational companies face...more

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Forced Labor - Compliance and Best Practices Across Emerging Global Requirements

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Combatting forced labor is growing from aspiration of company boards to a mission-critical focus impacting day-to-day operations. Companies with global footprints are not alone in witnessing acute compliance and reputational...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Multinationals Face Challenges as They Prepare To Comply With the EU’s Sustainability Reporting Law

As the deadlines approach for multinationals to make their first disclosures under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the EU’s new sustainability reporting law, they are confronting the significant time...more

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National Contact Points: What are they and why should I care?

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Multinational companies are facing increased pressure to ensure that they have adequate ESG-related policies in place and (more importantly) that they are implementing those policies in practice within both their business and...more

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[Event] 23rd Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute - September 22nd - 25th, Grapevine, TX

Be part of SCCE’s largest compliance and ethics conference of the year! Each year, compliance and ethics professionals from around the world look to the Compliance & Ethics Institute (CEI) for cutting-edge information and...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 18th Annual Conference on Anti-Corruption - June 18th - 19th, London, United Kingdom

Hosted by the C5 Group, the 18th Annual Conference on Anti-Corruption London will bring together the brightest minds in anti-corruption and compliance to review the most pressing multi-jurisdictional enforcement updates...more

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[Event] 12th Annual European Compliance & Ethics Institute - March 18th - 20th, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Get ready for inspiration, innovation, and new ideas! Join us in Amsterdam for the 12th annual European Compliance and Ethics Institute, 18–20 March 2024. We look forward to gathering in-person once again to share insights...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The EU’s New ESG Disclosure Rules Could Spark Securities Litigation in the US

Corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives and disclosures continue to be a focus for investors, other stakeholders and securities regulators in both the United States and Europe, but the disclosure...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Event] 22nd Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute - October 2nd - 5th, Chicago, IL

SCCE’s Compliance & Ethics Institute (CEI) is our flagship educational and networking event for compliance and ethics professionals across the globe. Leading industry professionals cover real‑world compliance issues, emerging...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The Informed Board - Winter 2023

In the current environment, tax-free spinoffs may be the best option for companies focusing their business lines, we explain in this issue of The Informed Board. Spin-offs do not depend on third parties, and they preserve...more

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Voluntary and Mandatory Climate Disclosures: Key Considerations for Companies

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Companies should be thoughtful and strategic about how they structure their voluntary and mandatory climate disclosures. There are many climate disclosure standards – as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG)...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Six Trends Impacting Global Businesses in the Carolinas

​​​​​​​Global businesses are increasingly focused on environmental, social, and governance concerns. Working from home is impacting corporate relocations and economic development strategy more broadly....more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Mexico Summit on Anti-Corruption & Compliance Programs - March 22nd - 23rd, Mexico City, Mexico

Join the Go-To Event of the Year for Mexico’s Anti-Corruption Community. The annual ACI’s Anti-Corruption Summit in Mexico is back to Mexico City on March 22-23, 2022! This is the most important anti-corruption compliance...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Virtual Event] 10th Annual European Compliance & Ethics Institute - March 22nd - 23rd, 11:00 am - 5:30 pm CET

Join SCCE virtually for the 10th Annual ECEI - Can't attend the conference in-person? The European Compliance & Ethics Institute, 22-23 March 2022, allows you to hear from today’s compliance and ethics leaders on the...more

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics...

[Event] 10th Annual European Compliance & Ethics Institute - March 14th - 16th, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Join SCCE in Amsterdam for the 10th Annual ECEI - Want to learn more about the challenges facing the European and global compliance and ethics community? Join us for the 10th Annual European Compliance & Ethics...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

ESG in Asset Management: A Global Perspective - October 2021

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The global asset management community has long been among the leaders in recognising the investment and risk management benefits of tracking the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance of the assets it invests...more

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Nota Bene Podcast Episode 133: What’s Driving the Shift Toward Renewable Energy? with Paul Kaufman and Ben Huffman

Clean energy technology has been on the rise. As companies strive to become more sustainable and the cost of manufacturing renewable energy continues to decline, we’re taking a look at the driving factors behind the shift...more

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Nota Bene Episode 106: The Corporate Investor Movement Toward Environmental, Social, and Governmental Policies with Allison...

Company investors and consequently, corporate boards, are acknowledging the importance of implementing good environmental, social, and governmental (“ESG”) policies to help mitigate risk, attract quality leadership, and...more

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High Court Strikes Out “Largest White Elephant in the History of Group Actions”

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A class action by 202,600 claimants arising from the collapse of the Fundão dam in Brazil was struck out as abuse of process. Background - In Município De Mariana & Ors v. BHP Group Plc & Anor (Rev 1), the largest group...more

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ESG takes center stage amid economic crisis and social unrest

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Strong ESG credentials and long-term plans to improve their relationship with society and the environment are increasingly important to ensure companies’ access to capital. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters...more

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