Harris oder Trump: Was die US-Wahl für deutsche Unternehmen bedeuten kann
Die US-Präsidentschaftswahlen haben weitreichende Auswirkungen, die weit über die Grenzen der Vereinigten Staaten hinausgehen. Für die deutsche Wirtschaft ist das Ergebnis der Wahl von besonderer Bedeutung, da die USA nicht nur einer der wichtigsten Handelspartner Deutschlands sind, sondern auch eine zentrale Rolle im globalen Wirtschaftsgefüge spielen. Für die deutsche Wirtschaft ist es daher von großer […]
Mitigating the risk of Proliferation Financing
A practical guide for law firms Proliferation Financing (PF) is an international crime which facilitates the movement and development of illegal goods in order to provide weapons of mass destruction for rogue states like Iran and North Korea. It has become an increasing cause of global concern over the last decade, and its potential consequences […]
Effective third-party due diligence in four easy steps
Whether in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, or technology, thorough due diligence is essential, helping organisations to mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth and protect their reputation. When third parties are involved, third-party due diligence is crucial because it helps organisations protect themselves from potential risks that can arise from partnerships […]
The Workers Protection Act will soon be in force: How can organisations create a culture where sexual harassment is not tolerated?
The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 will come into force in October 2024. The Act is not as strong as Labour had wanted, but it does place some new duties on employers regarding their sexual harassment prevention policies and practices. The Act places a proactive responsibility on employers to prevent sexual […]
Supply chain management and CSRD
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive is shining a light on supply chain transparency. What does your business need to know about sustainability in its supply chain now? Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is an ESG (environmental, social and governance) standard enacted by the EU. It is designed to make corporate sustainability reporting more common, consistent and […]
Status quo der CSRD-Umsetzung in nationales Recht? Ausbaufähig.
Die Frist ist abgelaufen, aber die meisten EU-Mitgliedsstaaten stecken noch immer in der Entwurfsphase – oder schlimmer. Die Frist für die Umsetzung der Richtlinie zur Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung von Unternehmen (CSRD) in nationales Recht war der 6. Juli. Aber diese Frist scheint die meisten EU-Mitgliedsstaaten nicht zu interessieren. Nur wenige haben den Gesetzgebungsprozess bis dato abgeschlossen.
Summer Refresh: Boost Your Workplace with a Stronger Neurodiversity Policy
With a typically slower pace and fewer urgent deadlines, August is the perfect time to think about and refresh your workplace’s neurodiversity policies and set the stage for a more inclusive year ahead. As the hustle slows down, it’s an ideal moment to reassess and enhance your accommodations, ensuring your organisation is ready to support […]
Kartellrecht-Urteil gegen Google: Ein Wendepunkt für die Technologiebranche?
Am vergangenen Montag, dem 5. August 2024, wurde Google in einem wegweisenden Kartellrechts-Fall schuldig gesprochen. Das Urteil könnte einen entscheidenden Moment in der Geschichte der Technologiebranche markieren und weitreichende Folgen für die gesamte Branche mit sich bringen. Das Urteil gegen Google ist das Ergebnis eines langjährigen Verfahrens, das von der US-Regierung und einer Koalition aus […]
Risk mitigation for bribery
The complete guide to help companies develop an effective anti-bribery programme Bribery and corruption are not new issues. But they remain impressively persistent in their ability to wreak havoc and cause trouble. According to the World Bank, £800 billion is paid each year in bribes, and more than double that goes to corruption and enforcement. […]
What companies should be thinking about when they think about AI
A conversation with Shlomo Agishtien, AI lead at Trullion Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are increasingly becoming part of the daily processes of nearly every company and AI regulations are bearing down with the EU’s AI Act leading the charge. It’s more and more important to understand how to utilise and develop these tools ethically and […]
