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Australian Regulator Launches First Greenwashing Court Action

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission has filed a claim against investment giant Mercer, alleging its sustainable investment fund did not live up to the promises made to investors.
3 minute read

International Edition

Plaintiffs Firms Face 'Catch Me If You Can' Scenario With Chinese Firms Listed in the US

While U.S. regulators are pushing for more transparency and audit quality of Chinese firms listing on U.S. stock exchanges, some plaintiffs firms still see high risks for investors.
4 minute read

International Edition

The US Is About to Increase Its Investment Controls. Will China Deal Lawyers Feel More Pain?

A recent executive order issued by U.S. President Joe Biden heightened the level of scrutiny of inbound deals in certain sensitive industries. And now the U.S. is weighing legislation that calls for a "reverse CFIUS," which will add government scrutiny to outbound transactions.
6 minute read

International Edition

Russia Fines Amazon for Failure to Delete Banned Content

This is the first time the tech giant has been hit with a fine by Russia, which last year adopted a new social media law that requires online platforms to proactively identify and remove prohibited content.
1 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers Skeptical That US-China Audit Agreement Will Succeed

Lawyers also say U.S.-China trade tensions could be further damaged by "reverse CFIUS," a proposed law under which the U.S. government could prohibit investments into China it deems a threat to certain domestic capabilities.
7 minute read

International Edition

Multi-Billion Pound Meta Class Action Gets Court Date

The proposed action is seeking compensation for Facebook users in the UK estimated to be approximately £2.2 billion.
2 minute read

International Edition

Max Schrems: The World Renowned Privacy Advocate Is Still Fighting to Create a Culture of Compliance

The global privacy advocate, one of the world's most influential figures in privacy protection law, said companies that violate GDPR and other privacy regulations will face more lawsuits and fines.
9 minute read

International Edition

How Ukrainian Businesses Are Pressing On During the War—and How Law Firms Can Help

In this episode, Law.com's Bruce Love speaks with Andrii Humenchuk, GC at Evo, the largest ecommerce company in Ukraine, and Tai-Heng Cheng, co-head of Sidley's international arbitration and trade practice.
1 minute read

International Edition

Japan's Largest Law Firms See Soaring Concern Among Japanese Corporates Over Russia's Draft Nationalization Law

A draft law that would allow the Russian government to seize foreign assets in the country has sent shockwaves through corporate Japan, and the rapid exit of U.K. and U.S. law firms has caused some of them to scramble to find alternative outside counsel.
5 minute read

International Edition

Heavy Sanctions Will Hobble Russia's Economy, Lawyers Say. But the Question Is When?

The unprecedented Western sanctions imposed on Russia are likely to create an inflation and liquidity crisis in Russia, but they will also increase inflation in Europe, lawyers say.
5 minute read

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