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World Economic Forum urges corporate action to eradicate forced labor

JURIST

Vulnerable groups, particularly migrant workers, face disproportionate impacts from this exploitation, encountering heightened risks due to insufficient legal protections, discrimination, and language barriers. The WEF encouraged a more extensive collaborative approach that brings together businesses, governments, and civil society.

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Shell wins appeal in landmark Netherlands climate case

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The court cited the company’s duty of care to mitigate climate change risks. The company’s legal team asserted that setting binding targets should be a matter for policymakers, not the judiciary, and the responsibility for achieving climate goals should be shared between governments, businesses, and consumers.

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UK activist group to block Shein’s listing for alleged forced labor in China

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Shein was questioned by a parliamentary committee on January 8th, where a company legal representative refused to conclusively answer questions on whether cotton was sourced from Chinese regions in which there is a risk of slave labor.

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CNN reaches $5M settlement with US Navy veteran in defamation case

JURIST

The CNN report, aired on The Lead with Jake Tapper, stigmatized Young as an illegal profiteer who exploited “desperate Afghans” At trial, Young stated that corporations and charities covered Nemex’s expenses to assist at-risk Afghans during the chaotic US military withdrawal.

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3 Ways to Protect Your Clients’ Personal Information

Cyberattacks are 300 times more likely to hit financial institutions than businesses in any other industry, and these targeted attacks are on the rise. It is clear that banks, credit unions and lenders face increased risk of a cyberattack as this rising threat becomes the new norm.

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Time to Seek an Alternative Career?

The Estrin Report

Alternative Careers Requiring a Legal Background These roles capitalize on your specific legal expertise, making the most of your education and experience in the field. The field needs experts in this new field. Salaries to be determined.

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Legal scholars claim EU Omnibus directive undermines sustainability rules and increases corporate liability risk

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Furthermore, the signatories highlighted that the proposed amendment would not facilitate business operations and would instead increase the risk of climate-related litigations. degrees Celsius, whichcontradicts the commitments of European states and exposes them to further lawsuits while undermining legal certainty for businesses.

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Generative AI for Contracts Is Here: New Tools to Accelerate Drafting and Editing

The emergence of generative AI is reshaping the landscape of contract management, enabling businesses to generate and negotiate legal agreements with greater ease and speed.

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Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

With advancements in automation tools and digitization, the overall modern business environment is fast, to say the least. Managing contracts efficiently is critical for organizations to maintain compliance, minimize risk, and optimize their contract lifecycle operations. Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency.