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Amazon Shareholders Unite Amazon Shareholder Unite for two two-way dialogues. Last summer I warned that chat rooms are the key missing ingredient at virtual shareholder meetings. MORE
With the shift to virtual recruitment amid the COVID-19 crisis, the speed at which law firms vet and hire lateral partners has increased, according to… MORE
Our blog has reported earlier on the Proposal and Report by the Committee on Legal Affairs of the European Parliament for a Resolution on corporate due diligence and corporate accountability. MORE
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On August 27, 2021, the Federal Reserve Board, the FDIC and the OCC (the "Agencies") jointly released a guide titled "Conducting Due Diligence on Financial Technology Companies—A Guide for Community Banks" (the "Guide MORE
Lever #2: Complete your commercial & operational due diligence before closing. Only the HR department will know exactly what they need in terms of strategy, due diligence, and integration. Lever #2: Complete your commercial & operational due diligence before closing. MORE
We have worked on several ketamine acquisitions, and one of the most important aspects of any deal is due diligence. Shortly after term sheets or letters of intent are executed, most buyers send out a due diligence request list to the seller. MORE
” Despite the global nature of many European companies’ operations, there are currently no EU-wide laws requiring companies to have a mandatory EU system of due diligence in place for victims of human rights and environmental violations. MORE
On August 27, 2021, the federal banking agencies (Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC) published "Conducting Due Diligence on Financial Technology Companies: A Guide for Community Banks" (the Guide MORE
” The report notes that both states and businesses often rush to incorporate AI and fail to carry out the due diligence to make sure people are being treated justly. MORE
Are you up for expansive due diligence? Those regulations impact diligence and ongoing monitoring/KYC protocols, but in the hemp world there are an additional raft of questions and monitoring obligations that a credit union should undertake on an initial and ongoing basis. MORE
In Part 1 of this Article, we discussed the choosing of your lawyers, reviewing legal fees, forming the transaction structure, setting a timetable and managing due diligence MORE
Companies will need to take additional steps to ensure their due diligence processes account for potential human rights risks associated with forced labor in Xinjiang and elsewhere in the country. There are additional due diligence obligations for businesses in China because NGOs have provided credible evidence that third-party audits of factory facilities are often conducted under dubious conditions that are manipulated by the Chinese Government. MORE
Indeed, the Dutch Child Labour Due Diligence Act of 2019 imposes substantial requirements for corporate supply chain due diligence and sets potential fines for noncompliance at levels much greater than those allowed for under the U.K. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Supply Chains Legislation Regulation Human Rights Due Diligence Human Rights Compliance Corporate Governance MORE
agencies updated an advisory to urge businesses to conduct human rights due diligence for supply chain links to Xinjiang, China Last week, six U.S. MORE
Restore shareholder proposal rights to the pre-Trump era level. That is the objective of the complaint (pdf 2021 06 15 ICCR Complaint) filed this morning in the U.S. MORE
Amazon 2021 annual meeting is May 26, 9 AM Pacific Time. To attend, vote, and submit questions during the Annual Meeting visit here. You will need the control number you got from ProxyVote or elsewhere. Amazon will limit questions to one per shareholder. MORE
Le récent jugement de la Cour divisionnaire de l'Ontario dans Whitehouse et al. BDO Canada LLP (en anglais) donne des indications sur les circonstances dans lesquelles une motion de certification MORE
Employers and businesses hoping to return to a widely Covid-vaccinated workforce have been diligently trying to turn this into reality by offering incentives to employees to either get vaccinated MORE
As noted in Ketamine Due Diligence: What A Buyer Should Know – Part 1 , we have worked on several Ketamine clinic acquisitions, and one of the most important aspects of any deal is due diligence. MORE
A webinar event on “Corporate Due Diligence and Private International Law” organized by the NOVA Centre for Business, Human Rights and the Environment, will hold on February 25, 2021 at 15:00 – 17:30 CET. MORE
Due Diligence Completion. In almost all deals, buyers do at least some diligence before signing. Sometimes, they will have the right to continue doing diligence for some or all of the pre-closing period. Cannabis Due Diligence Mechanics and Red Flags. MORE
The recent case brought against Biffa by three individuals who were victims of human trafficking and slavery has emphasised, yet again, the importance for businesses of carrying out effective due diligence on their supply chains MORE
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companies as well as others based outside the European Union, but that operate within the European Union would very likely also be subject to comprehensive ESG-related due diligence requirements. By calling for a binding set of due diligence requirements, the E.U. Parliament recognized that “voluntary due diligence standards have limitations and have not achieved significant progress in preventing human rights and environmental harm and in enabling access to justice.’’. MORE
M&A Due Diligence Checklist. M&A Due Diligence Checklist. Click here to get the M&A Due Diligence Checklist workflow! For example, you’re running the M&A Acquisition Checklist and want to kick off the M&A Due Diligence Checklist when you get to that task. MORE
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. Human Rights International due diligence environment europe germany human rights MORE
Amid high demand for associates and aggressive competition to attract talent, law firms should take three key steps to conduct meaningful prehire due diligence and safeguard against lateral hiring mistakes that can hurt their revenue and reputation, says Michael Ellenhorn at Decipher MORE
The new legislation is designed to impose new wide-ranging environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) due diligence requirements on the whole value chain of companies established or operating in the European Union MORE
A recent decision in a high-value patent case out of Delaware should provide us ample motivation to add standing spelunking to the diligence checklist. MORE
Having one's intellectual property protected by appropriate registered intellectual property rights should be on the agenda of every diligent businessperson MORE
Before committing to a merger or acquisition with another company, a potential Buyer must conduct due diligence to identify the imperfections of a target company so the Buyer knows what it is buying. DOJ expects companies to act promptly on information obtained during the diligence process. MORE
In the world of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, complex human resource and employment considerations arise during the transaction's due diligence process MORE
For years and years, our cannabis lawyers have assisted with due diligence on all kinds of cannabis transactions from sole proprietorships to public companies. Today, I’m going to talk about how diligence works, and some of the more common red flags we see during the process. MORE
If you are an EU importer of tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold (3TG) covered by the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, as of 1 January your due diligence process must comply MORE
One of the specific aspects in M&A transactions that a buyer should consider when conducting due diligence on the target are related to labour relations MORE
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. MORE
In 2019 alone, there were 15.2 million trademark filings worldwide, and by the end of 2019, there were over 58 million active trademark registrations around the world MORE
Countries throughout Europe have adopted due diligence laws to regulate ESG risks along supply chains. In addition, the European Union is currently working on Human Rights Due Diligence legislation that may affect a wide range of companies doing business in Europe and worldwide MORE
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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. Human Rights International due diligence environment europe germany human rights
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For years and years, our cannabis lawyers have assisted with due diligence on all kinds of cannabis transactions from sole proprietorships to public companies. Today, I’m going to talk about how diligence works, and some of the more common red flags we see during the process.
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FEBRUARY 17, 2021
We have worked on several ketamine acquisitions, and one of the most important aspects of any deal is due diligence. Shortly after term sheets or letters of intent are executed, most buyers send out a due diligence request list to the seller.
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Before committing to a merger or acquisition with another company, a potential Buyer must conduct due diligence to identify the imperfections of a target company so the Buyer knows what it is buying. DOJ expects companies to act promptly on information obtained during the diligence process.
Conflict of Laws
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A webinar event on “Corporate Due Diligence and Private International Law” organized by the NOVA Centre for Business, Human Rights and the Environment, will hold on February 25, 2021 at 15:00 – 17:30 CET.
Conflict of Laws
APRIL 14, 2021
Our blog has reported earlier on the Proposal and Report by the Committee on Legal Affairs of the European Parliament for a Resolution on corporate due diligence and corporate accountability.
Mondaq
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In transactions, climate change diligence is generally directed at examining the climate change impact of a potential investment
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AUGUST 23, 2021
Countries throughout Europe have adopted due diligence laws to regulate ESG risks along supply chains. In addition, the European Union is currently working on Human Rights Due Diligence legislation that may affect a wide range of companies doing business in Europe and worldwide
Law 360
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Amid high demand for associates and aggressive competition to attract talent, law firms should take three key steps to conduct meaningful prehire due diligence and safeguard against lateral hiring mistakes that can hurt their revenue and reputation, says Michael Ellenhorn at Decipher
HarrisBricken
APRIL 21, 2021
As noted in Ketamine Due Diligence: What A Buyer Should Know – Part 1 , we have worked on several Ketamine clinic acquisitions, and one of the most important aspects of any deal is due diligence.
JURIST
MARCH 13, 2021
” Despite the global nature of many European companies’ operations, there are currently no EU-wide laws requiring companies to have a mandatory EU system of due diligence in place for victims of human rights and environmental violations.
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Mondaq
AUGUST 4, 2021
In the world of cross-border mergers and acquisitions, complex human resource and employment considerations arise during the transaction's due diligence process
JURIST
MARCH 7, 2021
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.
TheProcessStreet
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Lever #2: Complete your commercial & operational due diligence before closing. Only the HR department will know exactly what they need in terms of strategy, due diligence, and integration. Lever #2: Complete your commercial & operational due diligence before closing.
Mondaq
AUGUST 13, 2021
The new legislation is designed to impose new wide-ranging environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) due diligence requirements on the whole value chain of companies established or operating in the European Union
Mondaq
APRIL 29, 2021
If you are an EU importer of tin, tantalum, tungsten or gold (3TG) covered by the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, as of 1 January your due diligence process must comply
LegalReader
APRIL 28, 2021
Business business financial health business owners due diligence sell a business selling a business small business financingSelling a business is different than selling something like a car, where you hand the keys to the buyer and go on your way.
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With the shift to virtual recruitment amid the COVID-19 crisis, the speed at which law firms vet and hire lateral partners has increased, according to…
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companies as well as others based outside the European Union, but that operate within the European Union would very likely also be subject to comprehensive ESG-related due diligence requirements. By calling for a binding set of due diligence requirements, the E.U. Parliament recognized that “voluntary due diligence standards have limitations and have not achieved significant progress in preventing human rights and environmental harm and in enabling access to justice.’’.
Corporate Governance
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Amazon 2021 annual meeting is May 26, 9 AM Pacific Time. To attend, vote, and submit questions during the Annual Meeting visit here. You will need the control number you got from ProxyVote or elsewhere. Amazon will limit questions to one per shareholder.
Mondaq
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
In 2019 alone, there were 15.2 million trademark filings worldwide, and by the end of 2019, there were over 58 million active trademark registrations around the world
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JUNE 23, 2021
M&A Due Diligence Checklist. M&A Due Diligence Checklist. Click here to get the M&A Due Diligence Checklist workflow! For example, you’re running the M&A Acquisition Checklist and want to kick off the M&A Due Diligence Checklist when you get to that task.
Corporate Governance
APRIL 28, 2021
Amazon Shareholders Unite Amazon Shareholder Unite for two two-way dialogues. Last summer I warned that chat rooms are the key missing ingredient at virtual shareholder meetings.
Foley Hoag LLP
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Companies will need to take additional steps to ensure their due diligence processes account for potential human rights risks associated with forced labor in Xinjiang and elsewhere in the country. There are additional due diligence obligations for businesses in China because NGOs have provided credible evidence that third-party audits of factory facilities are often conducted under dubious conditions that are manipulated by the Chinese Government.
Foley Hoag LLP
AUGUST 31, 2020
Indeed, the Dutch Child Labour Due Diligence Act of 2019 imposes substantial requirements for corporate supply chain due diligence and sets potential fines for noncompliance at levels much greater than those allowed for under the U.K. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights Supply Chains Legislation Regulation Human Rights Due Diligence Human Rights Compliance Corporate Governance
ABAJournal
MARCH 10, 2021
Lawyers can practice law virtually but must ensure that they consider various ethical responsibilities related to the duties of competence, diligence, communication, confidentiality and supervision,…
Mondaq
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
On August 27, 2021, the federal banking agencies (Federal Reserve, FDIC, and OCC) published "Conducting Due Diligence on Financial Technology Companies: A Guide for Community Banks" (the Guide
JURIST
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
” The report notes that both states and businesses often rush to incorporate AI and fail to carry out the due diligence to make sure people are being treated justly.
Mondaq
JULY 30, 2021
Le récent jugement de la Cour divisionnaire de l'Ontario dans Whitehouse et al. BDO Canada LLP (en anglais) donne des indications sur les circonstances dans lesquelles une motion de certification
AboveTheLaw
JUNE 29, 2021
A recent decision in a high-value patent case out of Delaware should provide us ample motivation to add standing spelunking to the diligence checklist.
Mondaq
JULY 23, 2021
Having one's intellectual property protected by appropriate registered intellectual property rights should be on the agenda of every diligent businessperson
Mondaq
AUGUST 24, 2021
In Part 1 of this Article, we discussed the choosing of your lawyers, reviewing legal fees, forming the transaction structure, setting a timetable and managing due diligence
HarrisBricken
AUGUST 27, 2021
Due Diligence Completion. In almost all deals, buyers do at least some diligence before signing. Sometimes, they will have the right to continue doing diligence for some or all of the pre-closing period. Cannabis Due Diligence Mechanics and Red Flags.
Mondaq
JULY 22, 2021
agencies updated an advisory to urge businesses to conduct human rights due diligence for supply chain links to Xinjiang, China Last week, six U.S.
Mondaq
JULY 21, 2021
One of the specific aspects in M&A transactions that a buyer should consider when conducting due diligence on the target are related to labour relations
Mondaq
AUGUST 26, 2021
Employers and businesses hoping to return to a widely Covid-vaccinated workforce have been diligently trying to turn this into reality by offering incentives to employees to either get vaccinated
Corporate Governance
JUNE 15, 2021
Restore shareholder proposal rights to the pre-Trump era level. That is the objective of the complaint (pdf 2021 06 15 ICCR Complaint) filed this morning in the U.S.
HarrisBricken
JANUARY 5, 2021
Are you up for expansive due diligence? Those regulations impact diligence and ongoing monitoring/KYC protocols, but in the hemp world there are an additional raft of questions and monitoring obligations that a credit union should undertake on an initial and ongoing basis.
Mondaq
JULY 22, 2021
The recent case brought against Biffa by three individuals who were victims of human trafficking and slavery has emphasised, yet again, the importance for businesses of carrying out effective due diligence on their supply chains
AboveTheLaw
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The top-notch due diligence we've come to expect. Government Books Crime Donald Trump Michael Wolff
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