Linklaters explore four key ESG themes that will have a significant impact on businesses globally in 2024: transition plans and transition finance; sustainability disclosure regimes; human rights and environmental due diligence; and greenwashing.
Kristian Rönn, chief executive officer and co-founder at Normative explores the main drivers and benefits of carbon emissions reduction in the legal sector, the challenges organisations face, and a path forward.
Norton Rose Fulbright discuss the much-anticipated CS3D/CSDDD and how it will become the centrepiece of business and human rights laws in various jurisdictions. Introduction Following a protracted legislative process, the much-anticipated EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D or CSDDD) was formally approved by the European Parliament in April. It will join a number of …
Hundreds of class actions are brought every year across Canada in virtually all legal areas. In-house counsel based outside of the country often inquire about Canada’s class action regime. This article provides answers to some of the most pressing questions.
Sylvie Gallage-Alwis provides an insight into the recent developments and reforms in French litigation, and the factors international companies should consider when pursuing litigation in France.
Regulating individual accountability and consumer centric cultures in financial services has become an area of particular priority for Ireland’s financial services regulator, the Central Bank of Ireland (Central Bank) in recent years. This has culminated in the adoption of the Central Bank (Individual Accountability Framework (IAF)) Act 2023, supporting regulations and guidance. Collectively these are …
