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World Economic Forum urges corporate action to eradicate forced labor

JURIST

This practice affects many sectors, such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, and domestic work, becoming entrenched within complex global supply chains.

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Amnesty: land restitution to Brazil indigenous communities a positive yet inadequate measure

JURIST

These lands were previously dispossessed for the construction of the Itaip hydroelectric dam, a joint project between Brazil and Paraguay. It also orders Itaipu Binacional to finance the purchase of thousands of hectares of land for these communities, which have been displaced due to the dams construction.

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Breaking the Chains: Forced Labor in Mexico’s Supply Chains

Customs & International Trade Law

8] These children are often found in agriculture, construction, and informal urban economies, where they face significant health and safety risks. To enhance its efforts, the STPS has increased labor inspections, especially in high-risk sectors such as agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. Approximately 3.7

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The Inflation Reduction Act’s Clean Energy Credit Transferability: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future of Renewable Tax Credits

Fordham Law News

16] Similar to ITCs, prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements must be met with respect to the construction of the facility or repairs to the facility. [17] 19] Therefore, when a corporation is conducting their diligence on a transaction regarding PTCs, the reduced risk is able to be accompanied with the purchase.

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Tyson & Mendes Elevates 12 Attorneys to Partner

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His practice focuses primarily on the defense of general liability matters including construction accidents, catastrophic motor vehicle cases, property damage, premises liability, negligent security, and asbestos matters. Thera Cooper (Dallas) is a determined, thoughtful, and effective advocate for her clients.

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Pillsbury Adds Restructuring Pro From Paul Hastings In NY

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Australia introduces law to prevent construction of Russian embassy near parliament building

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“To our regret, Australia diligently continues to move in the main stream of the authors of the Russophobic hysteria that is now taking place in the Western countries,” Peskov said. The post Australia introduces law to prevent construction of Russian embassy near parliament building appeared first on JURIST - News.