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Bringing together defenders from both the physical and cyber domains can be the first crucial step in deterring and mitigating emerging threats to your organisation.

Bill S-211 "An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff."

"Common Prosperity” has been a major theme in official discourse in China in recent years, reflecting longstanding concerns that the government has had with numerous socioeconomic issues. Businesses will need to understand common prosperity not just to be compliant in China, but also to be successful – they must learn how to position themselves in a way that addresses common prosperity goals.

As data grows in complexity and volume, legal technology must innovate using advanced analytics, machine learning, and other tools to streamline data collection, processing, and review, reducing costs and enhancing accuracy.

The challenges of conducting investigations in the age of disinformation and the importance of experienced investigators and critical thinking in the face of an absence of meaningful information.

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many Western nations ramped up their economic pressure on Russia by enacting waves of sanctions restrictions and export controls. Nevertheless, banned products continue to flow into Russia via countries that have traditionally strong trade ties, creating additional risks for international manufacturers who have ceased operations in Russia but still might be exposed to Russia-related sanctions through Russia’s trade partners.

A comprehensive third-party due diligence program to vet prospective bidders and subcontractors is a vital strategy to mitigate reputational risk.

Elspeth Robertson and Emma Sanderson join Stina Connor to discuss how to effectively prepare for a cyber crisis.

Assessing exposure to sanctions is critical when investing in cross-border transactions due to the increased complexity of sanctions regimes, regulatory changes, and enforcement.

Localisation has been a central theme for foreign businesses in a range of industries in China in recent years and will increasingly shape the future competitiveness of them. How should companies prepare for the trends?