Tag: law

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.

When employees become the competition
How might you be affected by a global move towards the banning of employment contract non-compete clauses?

FRC publishes its draft three-year plan for 2023 to 2026
As the FRC looks to its transition to ARGA, it sets out its priorities, including standards, supervision, enforcement and corporate services.