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Supply Chain Due Diligence

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The digital makeover of EU product legislation

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The European Commission unveiled in May the fourth Omnibus package (“Omnibus IV”), part of its broader Single Market Strategy to modernise and simplify EU product legislation in line with the digital age. Omnibus IV aims to...more

IR Global

Trading carefully

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How are you advising businesses in your jurisdiction when protecting themselves from the impact of trade wars and sanctions, and what strategies can professional services firms offer to mitigate these risks?...more

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ECON adopts opinion on Omnibus I sustainability package

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The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) has adopted its opinion on the Omnibus I package that proposes targeted amendments to key directives on corporate sustainability reporting and due...more

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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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Tariff and Trade Q&A: Adam Dambrov

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With over 30 years of experience helping importers maximize savings and increase compliance, how have recent shifts in U.S. trade policy impacted companies’ duty mitigation strategies? Over the course of my career, the...more

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French Judges Rule on Corporate Duty of Vigilance Obligations

The new Paris Court of Appeal chamber specializing in “emerging litigation (i.e., Chamber 5-12, which held its first hearings in March 2024) issued a ruling on June 17, 2025, in the so-called La Poste case (No. RG 24/05193),...more

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Canada Opens Survey on Supply Chains Act Reporting

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Public Safety Canada is soliciting feedback on the second year of reporting under the Canadian Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. The anonymous survey launched yesterday and is available...more

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Compliance Tip of the Day: AI and 3rd Party Risk Management

Welcome to “Compliance Tip of the Day,” the podcast where we bring you daily insights and practical advice on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of compliance and regulatory requirements. Whether you’re a seasoned...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

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Key Takeaways: Secondary Sanctions—United Kingdom Issues Sanctions Guidance for Non-UK Businesses

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On 14 July 2025, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office released important sanctions guidance aimed specifically at non-UK companies operating outside the United Kingdom, with a special focus on...more

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As the Global Energy Transition Advances, Business Centered on Rights Remains Good Business

The U.S. regulatory landscape is quickly evolving and in flux, with the Executive Branch further increasing the use of executive authority to unilaterally and rapidly transform longstanding federal practices and policies. The...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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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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Episode 377 — Refocusing Due Diligence on Cartel and TCOs

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Could your supply chain be funding cartels without you realizing it? In today’s complex global economy, companies are grappling with a dual challenge – the urgent need to unravel their supply chains and the immediate...more

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Episode 377 -- Refocusing Due Diligence on Cartels and TCOs

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Could your supply chain be funding cartels without you realizing it? In today’s complex global economy, companies are grappling with a dual challenge - the urgent need to unravel their supply chains and the immediate...more

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Refocusing Due Diligence on Cartel and TCOs (Part I of II)

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Companies face a dual challenge — the pressing need to unravel their supply chains, and the immediate task of recalibrating due diligence systems to examine potential presence of cartel and transnational criminal...more

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Contracting for Turbulent Times

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It's fair to say that recent years have been challenging for business. Numerous disruptive events have put pressure on global supply chains. And the nature of these events has been unpredictable and varied. The COVID-19...more

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The path to circularity - Navigating through the EU’s sustainable product regulations on batteries, deforestation, ecodesign,...

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The European Commission's new efforts to boost the EU's competitiveness through the Clean Industrial Deal and sweeping regulatory simplification have garnered significant attention. At the same time, circularity remains a...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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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Mitigating Risks Posed by the New Trump Administration Focus on Drug Cartels...

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Print Share by Email Share Back to top The Trump Administration’s crackdown on cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) operating abroad and in the United States is a significant Department of Justice (DOJ)...more

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Pragmatic Regulatory Compliance for Global Risk

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Geopolitical risks to supply chains are top of mind across C-suites, but few say what it means. The term “geopolitical risk” has largely become a code word for import, export, and economic sanctions compliance. ...more

NAVEX

[Webinar] Supplier Due Diligence – Aligning Supplier Intake with Global Regulatory Requirements - June 17th, 10:00 am - 10:45 am...

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Learn how to align supplier intake with global regulations and build audit-ready onboarding practices in this NAVEX webinar featuring Jan Stappers and Michael Volkov....more

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European Commission Proposes To Postpone The Due Diligence Obligations For Batteries

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On May 21, 2025, the European Commission filed a proposal to postpone the implementation of the due diligence obligations in Regulation 2023/1542, concerning batteries and waste batteries (the “EUBR”). The proposal would push...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

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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

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