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Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Human rights arguments in climate change disputes – Why it's growing
Research shows the use of human rights arguments has widened the scope to pursue climate change cases against corporatesThere has been a significant rise …
Can predictive analytics prevent employee misconduct?
The appeal of data tools in unearthing misconduct is clear. So are the risks if employers fail to tread carefullyWith predictive policing and crime …
Digital forensics in investigations and the growing data burden
Businesses will need smarter data collection and management strategies to satisfy regulators The approach to digital forensics in investigations is …
Using big data to fight financial crime
In a regulatory environment which demands ever higher standards for anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, many financial institutions have responded by …
Regulators lead businesses in monitoring of misconduct
As regulators and law enforcement increasingly rely on advanced data analytics for monitoring and surveillance, the risk is growing that they will detect …
Big data and Modern Slavery – Progress not panacea
Data analysis can only get you so far in modern slavery compliance… and regulators are watchingWhile the benefits of data and technology can be leveraged …
Survey: Corporates taking action on human rights
Businesses across the globe are increasingly putting human rights on their agenda, with a joint survey between Herbert Smith Freehills and Legal Business …
Paris Agreement
In brief 195 nations at the United Nations climate change conference in Paris (COP21) have reached an agreement on action to avoid and address climate …
Modern Slavery poses new challenges for business
With effect from 29 October 2015, businesses with a commercial presence in the UK and a worldwide turnover in excess of £36 million now have to report …
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