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EU unveils proposals for toughened security screening of foreign investments
As states race to usher in tighter security controls on foreign takeovers, we assess the EU's new framework for screening FDIOn 13 September 2017 the EU …
Class action tourism on the rise
"Class Action Tourism" is a trend for litigation that we are seeing becomingly increasingly prevalent. It involves a claim by a number of individuals …
Californian Slavery in Supply Chain judgment provides case study for UK
A recent decision in The District Court of California has potential relevance to the reporting obligations companies have under English law regarding the …
An international treaty on business and human rights?
A proposed treaty is the latest development in the steady march towards strengthening corporate accountability for protecting human rights.More than half …
Human rights complaints against multinationals increasing
A little-known mechanism established under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises is increasingly being used to lodge public complaints …
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 …
Showcasing Business and Human Rights
Read our overview, key insights and link to video from the International Bar Association’s Conference in Vienna.How do you know you respect human rights? …
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