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Recent Supreme Court Activity with Major Implications for Government Contractors

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Two recent Supreme Court matters signal major implications for government contractors. First, the Supreme Court will review whether government contractors can appeal a denial of a sovereign immunity defense in lawsuits...more

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The Surprising Ways Your Company Can Be Liable for Human Trafficking – And 4 Steps to Minimize Dangers

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The phrase alone – human trafficking – is enough to stir outrage, discomfort, or disbelief. What many employers may not realize, however, is that you do not have to be a “trafficker” to be held liable for trafficking....more

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Prosecuting Corporations that Benefit Financially from Human Trafficking

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As forced labor and sex trafficking prosecutions steadily increase, corporations may be exposed to criminal and civil corporate liability. The U.S. Department of Justice and state law enforcement are expected to...more

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Human Trafficking Corporate Liability Under the New U.S. Development Finance Agency

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Companies receiving agency-supported financing should implement anti-human trafficking compliance to avoid potential liability. U.S. law creates corporate liability for foreign and domestic entities operating in the United...more

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