The EU Taxonomy Regulation – What businesses should know
The Taxonomy Regulation, which entered into force on 12 July 2020, is an EU-wide classification system for environmentally sustainable economic […]
Read moreParent Company Liability for Human Rights Breaches – 2019 Supreme Court Refuses Permission to Appeal in Unilever case
In July 2019, the UK Supreme Court refused permission to appeal the Court of Appeal’s judgment in AAA and others v Unilever […]
Read moreParent Company Liability for Human Rights Breaches – 2019 Supreme Court Refuses Permission to Appeal in Unilever case
Background The claimants were employees and former employees of Unilever Tea Kenya Limited (UTKL), or residents living on a tea […]
Read moreLegislation Update: German Supply Chain Law
If passed the German supply chain law will add considerable momentum to the trend across the EU, as seen in […]
Read moreHow could the EU ESG Disclosure Regulation present an opportunity for businesses?
Background The Disclosure Regulation will apply from the 10th of March 2021. It compels professional investors and financial advisors to […]
Read moreWhat will it take for meaningful action to address child labour in supply chains?
Five US tech giants face allegations of allowing the continued trafficking and abuse of children in the DRC
Read moreOnly 1 in 3 businesses undertake ESG due diligence
A recently published report by the EU Commission has revealed only 1/3 of business currently undertake some form of due diligence
Read moreLungowe v Vedanta Resources: lessons learnt
Ardea International Legal Insight: Lungowe v Vedanta Resources Plc – what lessons are there for business
Read moreThe new ‘Section 172′ – what do Director’s need to know?
How does this affect your non-financial obligations?
Read moreLegal Insight: 2016 : Nestle and Cargill inc -modern slavery
The legal insight covers the lawsuit involving Nestle and Cargill Inc filed by former victims of modern slavery.
Read moreWhat do you need to know about the Dutch Child Labour Due Diligence Law
The law requires companies to determine if child labour exists in their supply chains and how to combat it
Read moreFulfilling the Duty to Respect: Canada’s Call for Human Rights Action
Written by: Isobel O’Connell Date: May 3, 2019 While it is clear that Canada will not be the first to […]
Read moreSecond High Court ruling in modern slavery case against British Company DJ Houghton and its directors
Landmark modern slavery case against directors and company. Personal liability for directors for breaching statutory duties and exploitation
Read moreImmunity of IFC regarding human rights overruled by key ruling by US Supreme Court
Key decision affecting international institutions involving environmental protection and human rights
Read morePret A Manger – What does food labelling teach us about legal compliance?
What are the rules for allergy food labelling in the UK?
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