Shell on trial: Why legacy pollution could haunt your supply chain
In a landmark judgment on 20 June 2025, the High Court in London ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary can be held legally responsible for historic oil pollution in Nigeria. The ruling concerns the Bille and Ogale communities of the Niger Delta — around 50,000 people who have lived for decades with […]
How White Deer dodged prosecution: The high-stakes value of self-reporting sanctions breaches
A landmark case under the DOJ’s M&A Policy highlights how private equity can avoid liability through fast action and full transparency When White Deer Management LLC purchased a majority interest in Unicat Catalyst Technologies in 2020, it inherited more than just chemical catalyst production lines. It inherited a sanctions nightmare, one that could have […]
Is your use of facial recognition breaking the law? Lessons from Ireland’s €550k fine
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined the Department of Social Protection (DSP) €550,000 for its use of facial recognition and biometric matching software without a valid legal basis. The fine followed a detailed investigation into the department’s use of facial scanning and biometric matching technology during the registration process for Public Services Cards, […]
Todd Snyder’s $345K mistake and what it means for CCPA compliance
The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) has been ramping up enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), with a recent $345,178 fine marking a major milestone in privacy compliance. In May 2025, menswear retailer Todd Snyder became the first company in the retail sector to be fined by the CPPA for CCPA violations. […]
UK businessman indicted for bribery of Malawi officials under the Bribery Act
The CPS is continuing to flex its muscle under the UK Bribery Act, this time with an 18-count indictment against British businessman Zuneth Sattar. The charges allege a years-long scheme to bribe at least seven high-ranking Malawian officials in exchange for lucrative government contracts. Ironically, among the recipients is the former head of Malawi’s anti-corruption […]
Behind the conversation: How VinciWorks built AI-powered conversational learning
From idea to innovation: a look inside the making of our most transformative compliance training format At VinciWorks, we’ve always been focused on making compliance training smarter, more relevant, and more effective. With Conversational Learning, we’ve done more than just launch a new product; we’ve reimagined how training is created, delivered, and experienced. […]
Astute LXP June 2025 Update: Better Reporting, Smarter Syncing, and Sharper UX
This month’s Astute LXP update focuses on clarity, consistency, and control. We’ve added a powerful new reporting option, improved Azure/Entra syncing, and fixed several bugs that stood in the way of a smooth admin and learner experience. Here’s what’s new this month: New Report Type added You can now generate a full […]
Webinar in review: Preparing for E6 – Managing harassment compliance in higher education
As the 1 August 2025 deadline for Condition E6 compliance approaches, learning providers across the UK are under pressure to overhaul their approach to harassment and sexual misconduct. In our June 4 webinar, Preparing for E6: Managing Harassment and Sexual Harassment Compliance in Higher Education, VinciWorks experts unpacked the regulatory requirements, shared best practice for […]
Dyson’s forced labour case will proceed in UK courts. What does this mean for supply chain compliance?
The UK Supreme Court has refused Dyson’s final attempt to block a lawsuit brought by 24 migrant workers from Malaysia, clearing the way for the case to proceed in English courts. The workers allege they were subjected to abusive, exploitative, and unsafe conditions while working for ATA Industrial, a key Malaysian supplier of Dyson products.
‘TikTok lawyer’ Akhmed Yakoob faces serious money laundering offences: What law firms should be doing now
Birmingham solicitor Akhmed Yakoob has been charged by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) with three money laundering offences: money laundering, encouraging money laundering and contravening a requirement to apply customer due diligence measures when establishing a business relationship. The alleged conduct took place between February 2020 and January 2021. Also charged with the […]