IS THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT DOING MORE HARM THAN GOOD? (Jul. 25, 2017)

The post describes the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (CTSCA)–as procedural rather than substantive legislation–and points out its weaknesses with respect to corporate accountability. It posits further that the …

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Litigation, business and human rights: if you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu

The article sets forth and explains the UN Guiding Principles and their “cross-sectoral implications.” To this end, it analyzes suggested UK legislation and EU directives both stemming from the UNGPs. …

Labor & Employment Law Strategic Global Topics: Summer 2017 – Religion in Workplace

This report by EY Labor and Employment Law provides brief overviews of how religious freedom in interplays with rights of the employer in their workplace in 24 countries. https://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/ey-labor-law-strategic-global-topics-summer-2017-edition-cover/$FILE/ey-labor-law-strategic-global-topics-summer-2017-edition.pdf

Presentation: 39 Essex Chambers Business and Human Rights Seminar

This is a compilation of presentations from an Essex Chambers; of primary applicability is the second by Justine Thornton (“Environmental Litigation Against Companies”). She discusses English Courts’ jurisdiction, recent litigation, …

Supply Chain Traceability And Transparency: Shifting Industry Norms, Emerging Regulations, and Greater Interest from Civil Society

The FLA’s report introduces the necessity of supply chain management, provides various international statutory and regulatory frameworks, addresses the different stakeholders (i.e., civil society, NGOs, government agencies), and sets forth …

Follow the Thread: The Need for Supply Chain Transparency in the Garment and Footwear Industry

This lengthy report undertakes an analysis of supply chain transparency—specifically within the garment industry—four years after factory collapses in Bangladesh and Pakistan. It details the foundation for and results of …

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Global Supply Chains are about to Get Better, Thanks to Block Chain

Harvard Business Review article does not directly speak to corporate responsibility/accountability with regards to global supply chains, however, it does bring forth the discussion of the future of supply chains. …

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The Rise of Supply Chain Transparency Legislation: What is at Stake for Canadian Investors?

Description: This report analyzes the impact and enforcement mechanisms for various pieces of legislation (specifically, the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, the US Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, …

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Sud v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 229 F. Supp. 3d 1075, 1079 (N.D. Cal. 2017)

Facts Plaintiff brought suit against Costco under the California’s Unfair Competition Law (“UCL”), Business and Professions Code sections 17200 et seq.; False Advertising Law (“FAL”), Business and Professions Code sections 17500 …

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Supply Chain Overview

This Westlaw Practice Note gives a broad overview of the commercial supply chain. It covers the types of supply chains, the manufacturers, distributors, and other supply chain participants and common …

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