Compliance in the Former Soviet Central Asian Republics
Understanding Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery: A Business Imperative with Clint Palermo
Supply Chain Labor Risk
Corruption Crime & Compliance: Alex Cotoia on Compliance with The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Episode 309 -- Alex Cotoia on Compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Wiley’s 10 Key Trade Developments: China
Hot Topics in International Trade
Hot Topics in International Trade- A Year in Review (Quickly) with Braumiller Law Group Attorney Brandon French
Hot Topics in International Trade. Braumiller Law Group Partner & Founder Adrienne Braumiller joins Vp of Marketing Bob Brewer for an Update on Forced Labor
Hidden Traffic : New Human Trafficking and Child Labor Regulation in Canada with Sean Stephenson
Compliance Resources and News with Gwen Hassan
FCPA Compliance Report - Virginia Newman on Enhancing UFLPA Compliance: Solutions for Forced Labor Prevention
Sanction and the Increasing Complexity of Trade Compliance
Hidden Traffic - Four Actions Corporations Could Do to Help End Modern Slavery with Andrey Sawchenko
Braumiller Law Group Help With China Imports
Jones Day’s Anti-Human Trafficking Initiative: Health Care Supply Chains and Forced Labor
Hot Topics in International Trade: Forced Labor & Customs enforcement
Third Party Ethical Audits
[Podcast] USMCA in Review, with C.J. Mahoney, Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative
Hidden Traffic Podcast - Developments in Human Trafficking and Forced Labor Prevention
The English Court of Appeal has ruled that the English courts have jurisdiction to hear a claim brought by a group of migrant workers against three companies in the Dyson group alleging trafficking and abuses of their labour...more
The UK Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights has launched a new inquiry into forced labour in UK supply chains. This review will assess the effectiveness of the UK's legal and voluntary frameworks, including the Modern...more
A number of jurisdictions globally are enhancing their supply chain-related regulations. The European Union’s latest regulation in this respect, the EU Forced Labour Regulation (FLR), was adopted on 19 November 2024. The FLR...more
The recent ruling by the U.K. Court of Appeal declared that the U.K. National Crime Agency’s decision not to investigate the importation of cotton produced through the use of Uyghur forced labor in China was unlawful. This...more
On June 28th the UK Court of Appeal confirmed that payment of genuine value for goods received within a supply chain does not prevent companies from committing money laundering offences if the source of these goods is tainted...more
The oversight obligations of boards continue to expand. Recent enforcement actions and new laws in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and supply chains create new challenges for boards, as we explain in this...more
Key Points - - In light of the vigorous enforcement of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, boards in their oversight role should ensure that their companies conduct heightened diligence on their supply chains, including...more
A few days before Christmas, the Senate followed the House in bringing its legislative year to a swift but unsatisfying end. Although enough bipartisan goodwill was mustered to pass a massive National Defense Authorization...more
Immerse yourself in the only comprehensive economic sanctions event of its kind in Canada, spanning two days of invaluable insights and practical knowledge. Designed to cover U.S., EU, and major global sanctions, this...more
On October 16, 2023, the Committee on International Trade (INTA) and the Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) of the European Parliament adopted their position (the Committee Position; see here and...more
As the European Union (“EU”) continues to debate whether downstream responsibilities will fall within the contours of its hefty Corporate Sustainability Mandatory Due Diligence Directive (“CSMDD”), and the EU Council just...more
In April 2022, the U.K. Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, announced plans to prohibit the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (“NHS”) from buying goods and services connected with forced labour or human trafficking. This...more
Business and human rights is continuing its steady march toward becoming a business imperative. There are sweeping new or proposed laws focused on human rights, such as the EU’s Proposal for a Directive on Corporate...more
On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (the "UNGPs"), the Human Rights Council noted the “unprecedented” efforts of companies and governments around the...more
Earlier this week, the United States, the European Union, Britain, and Canada imposed sanctions on several Chinese officials for human rights abuses against the Uyghur minority in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region...more
The UK Government’s recent announcement emphasises a more ambitious modern slavery agenda and, specifically, the use of a “smarter mix” of measures across policy, regulation, stakeholder expectations and corporate practice to...more
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Lowenstein Sandler’s Trade Matters. Each month, we will cover important developments related to international trade law and compliance. We look forward to a continuing dialogue with our...more
US tariffs are applied at the time of import and so the elevated role played by US Customs and Border Protection should not be underestimated. While the Customs section begins with the analysis “The Wait Is Over: USMCA Border...more
Human rights are increasingly the subject of a range of requirements under both “hard” law — such as the mandatory obligations promulgated by governments regarding conflict mineral restrictions, forced labor prohibitions, and...more
- There is increasing regulatory, commercial and media attention in the U.K. and the EU regarding the role of human rights in company supply chains. - The U.K. and the EU are introducing specific measures around human...more