by LIBBY ANNAT | Sep 15, 2026 | ALERTS
26 August 2026: The California Legislature passed AB 2599, Slavery: corporate disclosures, which would require certain large companies to investigate and publicly disclose historical corporate links to slavery. The bill was formally presented to Governor Gavin Newsom... 
by Jennifer Schappert | Sep 15, 2026 | ALERTS
On 14 August 2026, the US Government published formal comments critical of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and requesting a reduced scope for foreign-owned companies. The US warned that it would take “any actions necessary to address... 
by Max Ebdon | Aug 21, 2026 | ALERTS, Homepage carousel
On 31 July 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the addition of 43 China-based companies to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List. The expansion brings the total number of entities on the list to 187, representing an... 
by Jasmin Hansohm | Aug 10, 2026 | ALERTS, Homepage carousel
On 8 May 2026, NGO International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) filed a lawsuit against Lindt’s US subsidiaries under Washington D.C. consumer protection law. The lawsuit alleges that Lindt misled consumers by claiming to implement a “responsible sourcing approach”... 
by Amelie Hu | Jul 29, 2026 | ALERTS
On 30 June 2026, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network published enforcement guidance setting out how national consumer authorities should approach “old stock” under the EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive... 
by LIBBY ANNAT | Jul 7, 2026 | ALERTS
On 30 June 2026, the European Commission published its Guidelines on the EU Forced Labour Regulation, which bans products made with forced labour at any stage of the supply chain from being sold or exported from the EU market. Published on the newly launched EU Forced...