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 | Jul 3, 2026 | ALERTS
On 18 June 2026, International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) re-filed a lawsuit against Starbucks in Seattle, Washington. The case concerns allegations that eight Brazilian coffee workers, including one child, were trafficked by labour brokers known as “gatos” and... 
by Max Ebdon | Jun 25, 2026 | ALERTS
On 12 June 2026, CBP published its new CBP Forced Labor Enforcement Operational Guidance for Importers. The guidance updates and supersedes the previous Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Operational Guidance for Importers. Key changes include The guidance...