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Understanding Outsourcing Obligations for Cayman Islands Funds

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It has been two years since the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) introduced its Rule on Corporate Governance for Regulated Entities (the “Corporate Governance Rule”), and a year and a half since it came into force....more

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Conflict Minerals Disclosures Due June 2, 2025

Conflict minerals disclosures on Forms SD are required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) no later than June 2, 2025.1 The conflict minerals disclosure rules and related guidance have remained at a...more

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CS3D - Ten questions on the Omnibus

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The European Commission’s Omnibus package, published on February 26, 2025 (the Omnibus Package or the Package), proposes to simplify the EU’s sustainability laws. At the same time, it has generated significant uncertainty for...more

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2024 year in review: A&O Shearman Corporate/M&A practice

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As we reflect on 2024, our Polish Corporate/M&A practice has once again proven its dedication to delivering exceptional legal services and strategic guidance to our clients. This year has been marked by a series of...more

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2025 J.S. Held Global Risk Report: Sustainability Investments & Headwinds

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Sustainability continues to be a hot issue around the world. While many jurisdictions are creating additional frameworks in support of greater consideration of sustainability, others, most notably the US, are either dragging...more

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Europe Moves Toward Further Regulation of Forced Labour in Supply Chains

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

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Corporate compliance with human rights: An overview

Creating value for shareholders has long been considered the primary purpose of corporations, especially within the framework of traditional economic theories. However, this view has evolved significantly over the past few...more

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The EU Deforestation Regulation: What Do Companies Need To Do To Prepare?

On 29 June 2023, the EU’s new Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 restricting sale in the EU of products that may cause deforestation or the degradation of forests (EUDR) entered into force. The EUDR is expected to have global...more

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M&A Transactions: Diligencing AI Issues with Target Companies

Is your M&A target a company that develops or uses artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools? AI, and generative AI technologies specifically, are powerful business tools but present novel legal issues in the context of M&A...more

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Time to get to know your supply chain: EU adopts Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

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After a two-and-half-year legislative journey, the EU's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive ("CSDDD"), has been formally adopted, and was published in the EU Official Journal on 5 July 2024.1 It will come into...more

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New E.U. Forced Labor Law and the Global Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in Corporate Supply Chains

On April 23, 2024, the European Parliament adopted, by an overwhelming 555-6 majority, a landmark law that will establish a sweeping and forceful regulatory regime to prohibit any products made using forced labor from being...more

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South Korea Proposes Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Obligations on Employers

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On September 1, 2023, lawmakers in South Korea proposed a bill entitled the “Act on Human Rights and Environmental Protection for Sustainable Business Management” (the “Bill”) to the National Assembly. This Bill aims to...more

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Europe and Canada Seek to Mandate Human Rights Due Diligence and Transparency Obligations on Companies and Their Global Partners

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This year has seen a number of international and regional legislative efforts imposing human rights due diligence and transparency obligations on multinational employers. ...more

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