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Germany passes law requiring corporate due diligence human rights, environment

JURIST

The German Parliament passed a law on Friday requiring large and medium-sized businesses to do their due diligence in combating human rights violations along their supply chain. The law applies to companies with more than 3,000 employees as of 2023, and 1,000 employees in 2024. The Bundestag adopted the draft law by a large majority.

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Regulatory Due Diligence Becomes More Critical in a “Hot” Year for Deals in the FDA Space

FDA Law Blog

Claud — As the calendar turned to 2024, we came across the usual end-of year looks back and projections ahead. In a “hot” deal market, its worthwhile reiterating the fundamentals of regulatory due diligence that don’t change, no matter how attractive the deal or how short the window is to seize the opportunity. By John W.M.

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European responses to global crises: Call for submissions for DynamInt Doctoral Conference 2024

Conflict of Laws

The annual DynamInt Doctoral Conference will be held in Amsterdam on 28th and 29th August 2024 and is co-organised by the Graduate School DynamInt (Humboldt University of Berlin) and the Amsterdam Law School (University of Amsterdam). 500 words) by 15th April 2024. 8,000 words including footnotes) by 15th July 2024.

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The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: The Corporate Transparency Act

Strictly Business

On January 1, 2024, previously enacted federal legislation called the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) went into effect. For those reporting companies established or registered before January 1, 2024, the deadline for the initial BOI report is January 1, 2025.

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Germany cabinet launches bill to strengthen rights protection in global supply chains

JURIST

Germany’s cabinet on Wednesday launched the bill for the Act on Corporate Due Diligence in Supply Chains (or Supply Chain Act) aimed at strengthening the protection of human rights, health and the environment in German companies’ global supply chains. The bill is expected to be passed by the parliament before the summer break.

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Mexico journalists hold vigil after colleague killed amid escalating violence against press

JURIST

Figueroa, host and producer of the show “Acá en el Show” is the first journalist murdered in the country in 2024. According to reports from the Quadratín news agency, Figueroa was abducted on April 26, 2024, shortly after dropping off his daughters at a high school in Cuernavaca.

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Speed to Lead: What It Is and Why It’s the Key to Your 2024 Firm Growth

Rocket Matter

Performing due diligence on a client matter. Keep reading to learn more about: What “speed to lead” means Why lowering your speed to lead is crucial for your firm’s success How a client relationship management (CRM) software can power up your firm’s growth in 2024 What is “speed to lead”? Some things you don’t want to rush.