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Germany passes law requiring corporate due diligence human rights, environment

JURIST

JUNE 13, 2021

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 Bundestag adopted the draft law by a large majority. The law introduces a shift to mandatory compliance with international norms on labor exploitation.

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When is a Confirmatory Trial “Underway” or Conducted with “Due Diligence” Enough for Accelerated Approval? FDA Explains Its New Authorities

FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

Valentine We recently blogged about a new December 2024 draft guidance about accelerated approval (the December 2024 draft guidance). FDAs withdrawal authority when a confirmatory trial is not conducted with due diligence was expanded to include that FDA could specify the conditions for a postapproval study.

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EU blocks proposal to foster corporate due diligence within the bloc

JURIST

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) aimed to accomplish these goals while also protecting human rights and the environment in companies’ operations and corporate governance. The post EU blocks proposal to foster corporate due diligence within the bloc appeared first on JURIST - News.

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HRW: Saudi Arabia world cup bid promotes labor abuse against migrant workers

JURIST

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The law firm that drafted it worked exclusively with national government officials. ” Therefore, HRW called on FIFA not to vote in favor of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup next December until the country demonstrates “ proper human rights due diligence” and a serious commitment to labor rights.

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FDA’s Issues Draft Guidance on Accelerated Approval: A Substantial Evidentiary and Procedural Overhaul to this High-Profile Pathway

FDA Law Blog

JANUARY 12, 2025

Sasinowski On December 5, 2024, FDA published a new draft guidance on accelerated approval providing a much needed and substantial update to its guidance on the pathway. FDAs December 5, 2024 draft guidance on accelerated approvals appears intended to cover each of these topics even if not by dividing them precisely along those lines.

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The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Due Diligence

Strictly Business

JANUARY 11, 2024

Due diligence is the buyer’s process of discovering and evaluating information about a seller’s business to confirm that acquiring the seller’s equity or assets is a sound investment. However, the process of conducting due diligence differs between transactions for a variety of reasons.

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Japan: Publication Of The Draft Of Japan's First Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Guidelines - Nagashima & Ohno Tsunematsu

Mondaq

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

On August 8, 2021, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) released the "Guidelines on Respect for Human Rights in Responsible Supply Chains (Draft)".

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Everything You Need to Know About Billable Hours

Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

This can include conducting research, drafting legal documents, preparing for trials, and other substantive work. Get 4 Tips for Drafting Billable Time Entries. Each approach requires diligence and accuracy to ensure that all billable tasks are accounted for and that clients receive clear, itemized billing. What is not billable?

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Extension of deadline (to 10 January 2025) for Call for Papers for Special Issue of the Journal of Sustainable Development and Policy on the theme, “Private International Law and Sustainable Development in Africa”

Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Proposals will be reviewed by the editors and selected participants will be informed by the end of January 2025.

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Time’s Up: Will Law Firms Say Goodbye To Billable Hour In The (Gen)AI Era?

Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The traditional path involves calling a law firm partner, who assigns an associate to do the first draft, resulting in a $2,000 bill for approximately four hours of workmainly research, drafting, and revisionat a weighted rate of $500 per hour.

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Plagiarism Panic Hits The Courtroom (Again), And It’s Still Nonsense

Above The Law

APRIL 17, 2025

Does he deserve some shade for failing to diligently change every reference across the 241-page document that only applied to the first action (such as failing to remove stray plurals or the use of the term “class action”)? Except the crucial distinction in Newegg is that the lawyer lifted from a draft brief.

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Federal Court Suspends Florida Attorney Over Filing Fabricated Cases Hallucinated by AI

LawSites

MARCH 14, 2024

When the committee asked Neusom about the pleadings during a telephone interview, he said that “he used Westlaw and Fastcase and may have used artificial intelligence to draft the filing(s) but was not able to check the excerpts and citations.” Based on the committee’s recommendations, Senior U.S. District Judge John E.

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European Union: EU Publishes Draft Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive - Mayer Brown

Mondaq

MARCH 17, 2022

The Draft Directive also provides a mechanism for sanctions to be imposed for non-compliance with the due diligence obligations and provides for director responsibility and accountability in relation.

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The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive: PIL and Litigation Aspects

Conflict of Laws

MAY 20, 2024

Introduction After extensive negotiations, on 24 April 2024, the European Parliament approved the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD or CS3D) as part of the EU Green Deal. A similar provision to that effect can be found in the draft UN Legally Binding Instrument on business and human rights.

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UN Draft Treaty on Transnational Business Enterprises and Human Rights in the Making: Raising the Global Bar in Corporate Litigation

ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 30, 2024

The future legal value of the Draft Treaty will be that of enforceable regulation, provided of course that it is adopted in its current form. The Draft Treaty is still being negotiated and amended. The Draft Treaty complements soft law in the same area, namely the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

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Paralegal Roles in Other Countries

Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 9, 2022

They are responsible for: Drafting documents/agreements Corresponding with clients Meeting with clients for the signing of documents Legal Research Using eDiscovery software Representing individuals in small matters Administrative duties. Duties/Responsibilities/Title. One website in France calls a Law Clerk a, “Second-in-Command Lawyer.”

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Divorce Paperwork Preparation in Sacramento: A Comprehensive Guide

LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Property and Debt Division : For couples with shared assets or debts, we help draft paperwork that accurately reflects how these will be divided. Timely Processing : We understand the importance of time in divorce cases, and our team works diligently to prevent unnecessary delays. Our team assists with preparing these forms as well.

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United States: Human Rights And The Environment – What US-based Companies Need To Know About The EU Draft Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive - Mayer Brown

Mondaq

MAY 12, 2022

On 23 February 2022, the European Commission published its much-anticipated draft corporate sustainability and due diligence directive (the Draft Directive).

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GEDIP’s Reccommendation on the Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As reported in this blog before (see CSDD and PIL: Some Remarks on the Directive Proposal ), the European Commission on 23 February 2022 adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. The text of the Recommendation can be found here. This post is cross-posted at the EAPIL blog].

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Leaving Your Firm? Aim for a Joint Notice to Clients

Attorney at Work

APRIL 4, 2022

99-414 for more details and suggestions on drafting the notice to clients. For example, you should not urge them to pack up their business; rather, you should let diligence in their matters steer your willingness and ability to continue providing legal services in their direction. Again, see ABA Formal Op.

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Ethics Meets Opportunity – How AI Can Propel Your Paralegal Career

Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 20, 2024

So youre really good at drafting discovery, doing legal research, managing document productions, etc. Back then, it meant things like eDiscovery and trial technology, or online due diligence software tools. You jump in there and tell ChatGPT that you need help drafting a motion to dismiss on X issue. Now it means AI tools.

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Master Legal Writing Skills: Tips, Techniques, and Essential Training Courses

Legal Writing Launch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

By honing these skills, you will be better equipped to draft persuasive motions, compelling briefs, and clear legal opinions. Legal writing tips and techniques are essential tools in this process, as they help refine your ability to draft documents that are clear, concise, and compelling.

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How to Balance Workloads Across Litigation and Corporate Teams at Your Firm

CARET Legal

JUNE 7, 2024

The process involves case assessment, drafting pleadings, discovery, pre-trial preparations, trials, and post-trial work. Drafting pleadings involves careful research, writing, and review, which can be time-consuming. Drafting and negotiation are also time-consuming processes that require a high level of attention to detail.

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GEDIP Recommendation to the European Commission on the private international law aspects of the future EU instrument on corporate due diligence and accountability

Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The European Group for Private International Law (GEDIP) at its annual – virtual – meeting in September 2021 adopted a Recommendation to the EU Commission concerning the PIL aspects of corporate due diligence and corporate accountability. 17 of Rome II by way of exoneration [5]. [1] 2] [link]. [3]

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So You Want to Be an Adjunct Law Professor? 6 Lessons from My Experience

Attorney at Work

JUNE 30, 2022

I just wrapped up my whirlwind of a first semester as an adjunct law professor teaching Contract Drafting at the University of Richmond School of Law. Without hesitation, I can say my students were diligent, well prepared, willing to participate, and demonstrated a genuine interest in the law. Lesson 6: The Profession is in Good Hands.

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Federal Circuit: Anticipation not Inherent to Obviousness Argument

Patently O

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

WD4: Working Draft 4 of High-Efficiency Video Coding , JCTVC-F803 (version 3) (uploaded Sept. All three were uploaded to the server, and the patentee argued that a person of ordinary skill in the art could not have found Park or Zhou using reasonable diligence before the patentee’s priority date of December 13, 2011. Park et al.,

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Worldwide: 日本企業が検討すべきEUコーポレート・サステナビリティ・デューディリジェンス指令案の人権と環境保護の課題について/Human Rights And The Environment – What Japanese Companies Need To Know About The EU Draft Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive - Mayer Brown

Mondaq

MAY 19, 2022

On 23 February 2022, the European Commission published its much-anticipated draft corporate sustainability and due diligence directive (the Draft Directive).

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AI Applications for 5 Different Legal Fields

LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 16, 2021

Contract disputes, for instance, require hours of due diligence that AI can automate, saving you hours of monotonous work. Due diligence in corporate matters is often even more laborious than disputes between individuals since there’s more at stake. Criminal cases are far from the only use of AI for lawyers. Corporate Law.

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What Companies Need to Know About Sustainable Corporate Governance and Directors’ Duties in the EU

The Fashion Law

AUGUST 16, 2021

Due diligence duty: Human rights & the environment. The European Parliament supports the European Commissions’ Sustainable Corporate Governance initiative, having adopted a legislative initiative report, including a draft directive, that sets out recommendations to the European Commission. Remuneration & Expertise.

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10 Things Attorneys Look For in a Paralegal

Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Some of the best paralegals I’ve worked with have been the ones who walk into my office a week before something is due and tell me they’ve already started drafting it. For example, a corporate paralegal might be asked to do some due diligence on foreign corporations that are part of a big merger. Drafting legal documents.

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A Peek into Merger and Acquisition

LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Due diligence and closing takes care of Regulatory Approval assistance and drafting the final legal agreement.

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Block Billing: Why To Avoid It + Tips To Bill More Efficiently

MyCase

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

For example, instead of listing separate times for reviewing case law, drafting a motion, and attending a client deposition, they are all combined into one block of hours. hours Draft research memo: 1 hour Review and revise the memo: 0.5 In that case, they may undercharge for time-intensive work while overcharging for simpler tasks.

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Ethics Grievances and Next Steps

ALPS

JUNE 17, 2021

Review these materials prior to drafting your response. Be diligent, honest, and comprehensive. Request an extension if one is necessary. Retain all documents and materials in relation to the underlying matter as well as the pending ethics matter. Contact your insurance carrier. Respond to the complaint.

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The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: An Overview

Strictly Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Initial Due Diligence After an NDA is signed, the parties typically begin sharing information so that the buyer can determine if it wants to make an offer for the business. The depth and breadth of due diligence at this stage can vary widely from deal to deal. The buyer may also have a quality of earnings study done at this point.

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Patent Continuation Strategies Face Major Threat

Patently O

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In Sonos , Judge Alsup found Sonos’s patents unenforceable due to prosecution laches, despite Sonos diligently prosecuting related applications for 13 years; serially filing a continuation with each allowance. However, the court found that diligence “does not render the delay any less unreasonable and inexcusable.

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Few Legal Professionals Using Or Planning to Use Generative AI So Far, LexisNexis Survey Finds

LawSites

MARCH 21, 2023

Drafting documents, 35%. Conducting due diligence, 12%. Draft legal documents/contracts, 39%. The most common way was for researching matters: Researching matters, 59%. Increasing efficiency, 51%. Writing emails, 36%. Understanding new legal concepts, 31%. Streamlining work. 29% Improving work quality, 28%.

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8 Must-Ask Questions Before You Hire a Freelance Lawyer

Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Time may be tight and deadlines might be on your mind, but take the time to do your due diligence when hiring freelancers. If you are a litigator and need someone to draft motions, then you want to make sure the person is a persuasive and strong writer. What is your current schedule? Do you have any samples of your work?

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The Essential Purpose of Legal Writing: Importance, Types & Strategies

Legal Writing Launch

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Whether attorneys are drafting briefs, composing legal memos, or preparing litigation documents, the ability to convey arguments and information clearly and persuasively is essential. Lawyers need to draft meticulously documents such as contracts, wills, and statutes to ensure that these documents are enforceable and comprehensible.

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The Pivotal Role of Data Annotation in AI-Powered Legal

Cenza

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

The survey also found that 61% of the companies use AI to generate and review legal documents, 47% for due diligence purposes, and 42% for research. Swift Due Diligence : Lawyers can reduce the time and unbillable hours reviewing memos and briefs and confidently deliver 100% validated documents.

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The ICJ’s Advisory Opinion on Climate Change: What Happens Now?

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MARCH 29, 2023

Vanuatu published the first draft of the resolution in late 2022. The draft was then altered through a series of consultations with UN delegates in the following months. On March 1, 2023, Vanuatu announced overwhelming support for the draft resolution with 105 co-sponsor states. The initiative gained traction.

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Transitioning to Litigation from Another Practice Area

Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 13, 2022

You haven’t done much legal research in your commercial paralegal position, but you have done some big due diligence projects on those pending transactions. You can’t go ask to switch practice areas and say to them, I watched a bunch of YouTube videos that showed me how to draft discovery, and get ready for depositions and trials.

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Call for Papers for Special Issue of the Journal of Sustainable Development and Policy on the theme, “Private International Law and Sustainable Development in Africa”

Conflict of Laws

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Proposals will be reviewed by the editors and selected participants will be informed by the end of January 2025.

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The Process of Buying or Selling a Business: M&A Letters of Intent

Strictly Business

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In most cases, the first draft of an LOI will be used by the buyer to present its formal offer; however, in some cases, the seller will initially present the terms it is willing to accept. approvals, financing, tax clearances, diligence); Summary of Representations and Warranties to be included; Summary of Indemnification (i.e.

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The Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Industry: What is changing, and how?

Cenza

OCTOBER 27, 2021

It also acts as a huge time saver by automating contracting information related to document reviews for due diligence, litigation legalese, legal research, etc. However, ensuring error-free drafting and reviewing the multi-page documentation can be exhausting and seem like an uphill battle. Easing Contract Management.

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Germany passes law requiring corporate due diligence human rights, environment

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