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German Government Follows Up On Promise To Change German Supply Chain Act

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On August 29, 2025, the German Government started the legislative process for an amendment to the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz, LkSG). Pursuant to the draft proposal, the...more

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How will the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework impact your business?

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Many crypto-asset service providers will soon be required to start collecting detailed information about customers and transactions and report to their national tax authorities annually. Such businesses must obtain a...more

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US and EU Agree on Trade Framework Agreement – Implications for ESG/CSR Compliance

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On August 21, the US and EU announced that they have agreed on a Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The Framework Agreement expands upon earlier official statements on the US-EU trade deal and...more

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Businesses Must Be Ready for Additional October Compliance Obligations under the DOJ’s Bulk Data Transfer Rule when Interacting...

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On April 8, 2025, the Bulk Data Transfer Rule went into effect. It became enforceable on July 8, 2025; however, many of the technical enforcement obligations under the Bulk Data Transfer Rule become enforceable on October 6,...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

The Hidden Risk of Diminished Environmental Data: Could the United States Lose Its “Low-Risk” Status under the EUDR?

The European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), in force since January 1, 2024, mandates that “relevant commodities” linked to deforestation — including cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya, and wood — must not...more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Cumplimiento CARF y VASP: Cerrando Brechas de Supervisión Cripto en LATAM

La regulación global de las criptomonedas ha pasado de la teoría a la aplicación real. El Marco de Reporte de Criptoactivos (CARF) de la OCDE y los estándares reforzados para Proveedores de Servicios de Activos Virtuales...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Avoid the October Surprise: What You Need to Know About DOJ’s New Data Security Program

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The Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Data Security Program (“the Program”, 28 C.F.R. Part 202) went into effect on April 8 with a 90-day period of limited enforcement. With DOJ now expecting full compliance, with additional...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

South Korea Reintroduces Human Rights and Due Diligence Act

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The reintroduction of South Korea’s due diligence law potentially marks a significant advancement for human rights and ESG initiatives in the region....more

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Australian Government Launches Consultation on Strengthening Modern Slavery Act

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The Australian Attorney-General’s Department has commenced a consultation on potential amendments to the Modern Slavery Act. The Act requires entities based or operating in Australia with annual consolidated revenue of A$100...more

Carey Olsen

CRS 2.0 amendments to the OECD’s Common Reporting Standard

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The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) was developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to promote tax transparency by enabling tax authorities in one jurisdiction to receive information...more

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UK Parliament Committee Recommends Significant Expansion of Corporate Forced Labor Compliance Obligations

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On July 25, the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights issued its report Forced Labour in UK Supply Chains. This 99 page report explores forced labor in UK supply chains and makes recommendations for addressing the...more

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Understanding FATCA and Its Impact on Foreign Financial Institutions: Why Finding Financial Services as an American Abroad Can Be...

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As an American living abroad, you may have experienced firsthand the challenges of finding a financial institution willing to work with you. Whether it’s for opening a bank account, investing in local markets, securing a...more

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Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Further Changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation are Likely

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The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) covers cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy(a) and wood, as well as many derived products. The Regulation is currently scheduled to apply to operators and traders beginning at...more

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The Shape of EU CSRD and CSDDD to Come? A Look at the Omnibus Negotiating Mandate Approved by the Council

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After much back and forth, the European Council has approved its negotiating position on proposed changes to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive...more

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South Korea Re-enters the Race for Asia’s First Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Law

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On June 13, Representative Jung Tae-ho re-introduced the “Legislative Bill for the Act on the Protection of Human Rights and the Environment for Sustainable Business Management,” also known as the Corporate Human Rights and...more

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A Look at a New Template for Collecting Forced Labor Due Diligence Information from Suppliers

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The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) recently published Version 2.0 of its new Due Diligence Reporting Template (DDRT). The DDRT supports AIAG’s Forced Labor Due Diligence Program for the automotive industry. According...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Minnesota Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed PFAS Reporting Rule as Entities Voice Concerns about Compliance with Deadlines...

On May 22, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) held a public hearing on its “Proposed Permanent Rules Relating to PFAS in Products; Reporting and Fees” (proposed rule). Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Jim...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 2nd Annual Summit on PFAS Regulation, Compliance and Litigation - May 29th - 30th, New York, NY

The PFAS regulatory landscape is evolving fast, and with a new administration on the horizon, major changes in compliance, enforcement, and litigation risks could be imminent. If your business fails to stay ahead, you can...more

The Volkov Law Group

DSP Compliance: DOJ Sets July 8, 2025 Deadline (Part III of III)

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As if legal and compliance professionals had enough responsibilities on their plates, DOJ dropped another shoe (to join the tariffs, sanctions and export controls, and immigration issues) and upped the stakes for ethics and...more

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European Commission Announces Simplifications to the Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation

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The updated guidance includes simplification measures allowing due diligence statements’ reuse, annual submission, and management by authorised representatives on behalf of companies....more

Hogan Lovells

Changes in Beneficial Ownership rules under the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (EU) 2024/1624

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The adoption of the EU Anti Money Laundering Regulation (EU) 2024/1624 (the “AML Regulation") marks a significant advancement in the European Union's efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Effective from...more

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Common Reporting Standard: Regulatory Enforcement and Compliance for Cayman Entities

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The Cayman Islands Tax Information Authority (the “TIA”) is responsible for monitoring compliance and taking enforcement action with regards to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS), pursuant to the Tax Information Authority...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: Omnibus or no Omnibus: Six Reasons Why Companies Operating in the EU and UK Should Not Let ESG Compliance Slide

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Following the EU Commission’s proposed Omnibus Directives (the Omnibus Proposals) to amend the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD),...more

Hogan Lovells

ESG Investigations in Europe Part II – Handling particularities and challenges

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Recent years have seen an ever increasing density of ESG regulation on the national, European and global level. With significant regulations already or about to enter into force, enforcement actions on different levels,...more

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