Tag: law
How competition law can stymie your M&As
As global deals grow in complexity, boards need an effective antitrust strategy in place to help them to withstand scrutiny.
A fragmented future for sustainability in Europe?
As the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive stalls, we must navigate a more complex and costly ESG landscape.
One key move that will boost corporate sustainability
An efficient mechanism for hearing complaints and redressing grievances is a powerful tool for governance and human rights due diligence.
Campaigners rally to save EU corporate due diligence law
Germany’s threatened abstention from a key vote on Friday could lead the way to derail the new sustainability directive.
Governance experts call for change in corporate law
Board duties should go ‘beyond their traditional role of representing shareholders’ interests’, writes a group of 15 academics.
UK government to review corporate takeover security law
The deputy prime minister seeks ‘flexible’ and ‘frictionless’ deals in cases where there are no security concerns.
How to prepare for conducting an internal investigation
Here are some key questions for board directors to consider in advance of embarking on an internal investigation.
Companies step up pressure for sustainability due diligence
Further signatories call for the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive to meet UN and OECD standards.
How competition law can help, not hinder, climate action
Boards can take advantage of collaborative sustainability agreements without falling foul of antitrust regulations.
‘Climate washing’ litigation grows
More legal cases are being pursued against corporates making unsubstantiated green claims or failing on climate action, research finds.