Publications
- “The Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures Framework – An Overview of the Second Beta Release,” Ropes & Gray Alert (August 2022)
- “The SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Rules – Comment Letter Stats,” Ropes & Gray Alert (August 2022)
- “Ratings Firm Scrutiny of Modern Slavery Risks Increases – ISS ESG Launches New Modern Slavery Scorecard,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 2022)
- “The TASK Act – Proposed Disclosure Requirements for Public Companies Relating to Xinjiang and Other China Activities,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 2022)
- “Complying with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act – A Detailed Compliance Roadmap,” Ropes & Gray Alert (June 2022)
- “Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures Framework – An Overview of the First Beta Release,” Ropes & Gray Alert (May 2022)
- “New Zealand Moves Toward Proposal of Modern Slavery Legislation That Would Create New Compliance Obligations For U.S.-Based and Other Multinationals,” Ropes & Gray Alert (May 2022)
- “Conflict Minerals Compliance in 2022 – Resources for Compliance,” Ropes & Gray Alert (April 2022)
- “Ten Thoughts on the SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Rules,” Ropes & Gray Alert (April 2022)
- “Pending and Proposed Deforestation Legislation Will Add New Supply Chain Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements – An Overview of U.K., E.U. and U.S. Federal and State Initiatives,” Ropes & Gray Alert (March 2022)
- “European Commission (Finally) Proposes Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Directive – A Deep Dive Q&A on the Commission Proposal,” Ropes & Gray Alert (February 2022)
- “The Proposed New York State Fashion Sustainability and Social Accountability Act – An Update Five Months In,” (February 2022)
- “Bipartisan Slave-Free Business Certification Act Reintroduced in the U.S. Senate,” Ropes & Gray Alert (February 2022)
- “Swiss Conflict Minerals and Child Labor Due Diligence Legislation Takes Effect – Will Require Due Diligence and Reporting by Many U.S.-Based Multinationals Doing Business in Switzerland,” Ropes & Gray Alert (February 2022)
- “President Biden Signs Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act – Overview and Near-term Compliance Recommendations,” Ropes & Gray Alert (January 2022)
- “Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence: Guidance for Suppliers Operating in Asia,” The Remedy Project (December 2021)
- “ISS Publishes Proxy Voting Policies for 2022 Relating to Climate Matters and Racial Equity Audits,” Ropes & Gray Alert (December 2021)
- “New Norwegian Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Law Creates Obligations for U.S.-based Multinationals Doing Business in Norway,” Ropes & Gray Alert (December 2021)
- “California Adopts Garment Worker Protection Act, Creating New Obligations for Manufacturers, Contractors and Brands,” Ropes & Gray Alert (October 2021)
- “SEC Publishes Sample Comment Letter Highlighting the Need to Consider Climate Change Disclosures in SEC Filings,” Ropes & Gray Alert (October 2021)
- “The European Commission’s ‘Fit for 55’ Proposals – Implications for Industry and the Environment,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 2021)
- “India Substantially Revamps CSR Requirements – The Impact on Compliance at Indian Subsidiaries of U.S.-Based Multinationals,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 2021)
- “The Alien Tort Statute and Human Rights Violations – U.S. Supreme Court Continues to Take a Narrow Road,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 2021)
- “Navigating State Regulation of ESG Investments by Investment Managers: A Rapidly Evolving and Contradictory Landscape,” Ropes & Gray Alert (June 2021)
- “Proposed Amendments to the U.K. Modern Slavery Act Introduced in Parliament,” Ropes & Gray Alert (June 2021)
- “German Parliament Approves Mandatory Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence Legislation – Near-term Steps for U.S.-based Multinationals,” Ropes & Gray Alert (June 2021)
- “The Pressure in Germany is Rising: CSR Requirements are Increasing,” Ropes & Gray Alert (May 2021)
- “Dancing Along the Edge: Balancing the Responsibility to Protect vs. Respect Human Rights in Challenging Environments,” Ropes & Gray Alert (March 2021)
- “President Biden’s Buy American Executive Order Signals Possible Heightened False Claims Act Risk for Government Contractors,” Ropes & Gray Alert (February 2021)
- “U.S. State Department Issues Human Rights Compliance Guidance for Products and Services with Surveillance Capabilities,” The Journal of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Law (March 2021)
- “U.K. Governments Put Additional Pressure on Xinjiang Sourcing and Related Corporate Compliance Programs,” Ropes & Gray Alert (January 2021)
- “An Overview of French Corporate Social Responsibility Legislation for U.S.-Based Multinationals,” Ropes & Gray Alert (January 2021)
- “The SEC’s New Resource Extraction Payment Disclosure Rules – A Deep Dive,” Ropes & Gray Alert (January 2021)
- “Conflict Minerals Compliance – European Commission Publishes Global List of Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas,” Ropes & Gray Alert (December 2020)
- “BlackRock Publishes 2021 Stewardship Expectations – Takeaways for U.S. Public Companies,” Ropes & Gray Alert (December 2020)
- “Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Initiative Brought To A Public Vote in Switzerland – Initiative Fails, Parliament Indirect Counterproposal Moves Forward,” Ropes & Gray Alert (December 1, 2020)
- “Canadian Modern Slavery Act Proposed – Would Create Additional Reporting Obligations for U.S.-Based Multinationals,” Ropes & Gray Alert (November 30, 2020)
- “ESG Legislation – Ten Bills for Public Companies To Watch In 2021,” Ropes & Gray Alert (November 9, 2020)
- “DOL Finalizes Rule On ESG Considerations For ERISA Plan Investments,” Ropes & Gray Alert (November 2, 2020)
- “UK Government Announces Commitment to Significantly Increase Modern Slavery Act Reporting Requirements,” Ropes & Gray Alert (October 12, 2020)
- “House Passes Legislation That Would Restrict U.S. Imports of Xinjiang Goods and Require Disclosure of Xinjiang-Related Activities by Public Companies,” Ropes & Gray Alert (September 28, 2020)
- Quoted, “Ethical Investing’s Shifting Winds Force Law Firms to Be Nimble,” Bloomberg Law (September 25, 2020)
- “The Legal Case for Supply Chain Due Diligence,” Budgeting for Compliance in 2021, Assent Compliance (September 2020)
- “Delaware Public Benefit Corporations—Recent Developments,” Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance (August 31, 2020)
- “Taking a Fresh Look at Delaware Public Benefit Corporations – Recent Legal and Market Developments,” Ropes & Gray Alert (August 14, 2020)
- “U.S. Government Agencies Issue Xinjiang Supply Chain Advisory,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 22, 2020)
- “Spotlight on UK supply chains as UK authorities investigate lockdown working conditions,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 10, 2020)
- “DOL Proposes Rule to Severely Restrict ESG Considerations in Selecting ERISA Plan Investments,” Ropes & Gray Alert (June 26, 2020)
- “Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence to Be Brought to a Public Vote in Switzerland,” Ropes & Gray Alert (June 16, 2020)
- “Anti-Human Trafficking Compliance Guidance for U.S. Government Contractors is Published,” LexisNexis (June 5, 2020)
- “EU Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence Legislation to Be Proposed in Early 2021,” Ropes & Gray Alert (May 26, 2020)
- “Regulators Issue Modern Slavery Reporting Guidance Relating to COVID-19,” Ropes & Gray Alert (May 5, 2020)
- “Market Trends 19/20: Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Compliance,” LexisNexis (April 14, 2020)
- “New South Wales Moves a Step Closer Toward Implementation of Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements for U.S.-based and Other Multinationals,” Ropes & Gray Alert (March 30, 2020)
- “UK Mulls New Offence of Failing to Prevent Human Rights Breaches,” Ropes & Gray Alert (March 19, 2020)
- “Revisiting Conflict Minerals Compliance - Developments, Trends and Action Items for the Current Reporting Year and Beyond,” Ropes & Gray Alert (March 4, 2020)
- “Another Proposed Human Rights Due Diligence and Reporting Requirement for Multinationals – This Time Norway,” Ropes & Gray Alert (December 12, 2019)
- “Anti-human Trafficking Compliance Guidance for U.S. Government Contractors Published,” Ropes & Gray Alert (December 9, 2019)
- “The Legal Case for Supply Chain Due Diligence,” Budgeting for Compliance in 2020, Assent Compliance (November 1, 2019)
- “Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure and Compliance: An Overview of Selected Legislation, Guidance and Voluntary Initiatives,” PLI Institute on Securities Regulation (October 31, 2019)
- “Business Roundtable Broadens Scope of a Corporation’s Purpose to Include Other Stakeholders,” Ropes & Gray Alert (August 26, 2019)
- “Reporting and Disclosure,” chapter in The Lawyer’s Corporate Social Responsibility Deskbook, American Bar Association (September 6, 2019)
- “Complying with the SEC’s Conflict Minerals Rule: An Overview for Compliance Professionals,” The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (Summer, 2019; chapter updated annually since 2014)
- “Dutch Child Labor Due Diligence Act Approved by Senate – Implications for Global Companies,” Ropes & Gray Alert (June 5, 2019)
- “Market Trends 2018/19: Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Compliance,” LexisNexis (May 29, 2019)
- “Modern Slavery Compliance for U.S.-based (and Other) Multinationals: A Review of Recent Compliance and Disclosure Developments in the United States and Abroad,” Ropes & Gray Alert (April 22, 2019)
- “Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure and Compliance: An Overview of Selected Legislation, Guidance and Voluntary Initiatives,” PLI Institute on Securities Regulation (November 16, 2018)
- “UK Home Office Ramps Up Modern Slavery Statement Expectations – Recent Developments and Compliance Recommendations for Multinationals,” Ropes & Gray Alert (November 12, 2018)
- “New Australian Modern Slavery Reporting Requirements,” Ropes & Gray Alert (August 17, 2018)
- “Complying with Restrictions on North Korean Content,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 30, 2018)
- Quoted, “Firms Aren't Scaling Back Conflict Minerals Reporting as Feared,” Bloomberg BNA’s Corporate Law & Accountability Report (June 20, 2018)
- Quoted, “Alternative Investment Industry Believes Sustainability Reporting is Increasingly Important,” AlphaWeek (June 11, 2018)
- “Market Trends 2017/18: Conflict Minerals Disclosure and Compliance,” LexisNexis (May 24, 2018)
- “The UK Modern Slavery Act – Ropes & Gray Resources for Compliance,” Ropes & Gray Alert (May 21, 2018)
- “DOL Publishes Guidance on ESG Investment Considerations by retirement Plans - Takeaways for Managers, Plan Sponsors and Public Companies,” Ropes & Gray Alert (May 7, 2018)
- “Department of Homeland Security Publishes FAQs on North Korean Labor in Supply Chains,” Ropes & Gray Alert (April 5, 2018)
- “Keys to Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance: Part 4,” Law360 (March 29, 2018)
- “Keys to Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance: Part 3,” Law360 (March 28, 2018)
- “Keys to Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance: Part 2,” Law360 (March 27, 2018)
- “Keys to Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance: Part 1,” Law360 (March 26, 2018)
- “Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance in 2018, and Beyond – An Overview for In-House Legal Counsel,” Ropes & Gray Alert (March 12, 2018)
- “U.S. Legislation requires enhancements to modern slavery compliance procedures to address North Korean labour risks,” Trade Security Journal (March 2, 2018)
- Quoted, “Tackling modern-day slavery within global supply chains,” Financier Worldwide Magazine (December 2017)
- “U.S. Legislation Requires Enhancements to Modern Slavery Compliance Procedures to Address North Korean Labor Risks,” Ropes & Gray Alert (December 18, 2017)
- “The EU Conflict Minerals Regulation – Frequently Asked Questions and Take-Aways for Downstream Companies (or Why Should I Care About Yet Another New Supply Chain Regulation?)” Ropes & Gray Alert (September 6, 2017)
- Quoted, “Companies remain committed to US conflict minerals reporting,” Chemical Watch (August 17, 2017)
- “Spate of Suits Brought by California Communities for Sea Level Rise May Change Landscape of Climate Change Litigation,” Ropes & Gray Alert (August 8, 2017)
- “Alien Tort Statute Returns To Supreme Court,” Law360 (April 13, 2017)
- “The Supreme Court Considers Whether Companies Can Be on the Hook for Human Rights Violations Under the Alien Tort Statute,” Ropes & Gray Alert (April 11, 2017)
- “SEC Issues Updated Statement on Conflict Minerals Rule,” Ropes & Gray Alert (April 10, 2017)
- “Case Closed! – The Conflict Minerals Rule Litigation is Over, but the Drama Continues,” Ropes & Gray Alert (April 4, 2017)
- “Navigating the UK Modern Slavery Act: A Compliance Challenge,” Risk Assistance Network + Exchange (March 29, 2017)
- “The UK Modern Slavery Act – A Compliance Primer for Fund Managers,” Ropes & Gray Alert (February 14, 2017)
- “Hot Topics in Supply Chain Compliance,” Ropes & Gray Alert (January 23, 2017)
- “The UK Modern Slavery Act – Resources for Compliance,” Ropes & Gray Alert (January 6, 2017)
- “EU Reaches Final Agreement on Conflict Minerals Regulation – An Overview,” Ropes & Gray Alert (November 28, 2016)
- Quoted, “How Hedge Fund Managers Can Design an ESG Investing Policy (Part Two of Two),” The Hedge Fund Law Report (November 17, 2016)
- Quoted, “The Past, Present and Future of ESG Investing in the Hedge Fund Industry (Part One of Two),” The Hedge Fund Law Report (November 10, 2016)
- Quoted, “Cobalt May Be the Next Big Challenge for Corporate Sustainability,” Compliance Week (November 8, 2016)
- “District Court Judge Assigned in Conflict Minerals Rule Case,” Ropes & Gray Alert (October 12, 2016)
- “SEC Adopts Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure Rule – Changes From the Proposed Rule and Take-aways for Issuers,” Ropes & Gray Alert (July 6, 2016)
- “The U.K. Modern Slavery Act: Unpacking the Requirements for U.S. Based Multinationals,” Thomson Reuters (May 16, 2016)
- “An Interview With Supply Chain Compliance Lawyer Michael Littenberg,” Source Intelligence (March 28, 2016)
- “The SEC’s (Re-)Proposed Resource Extraction Issuer Disclosure Rule – An Update, Deep Dive and Selected Take-aways and Action Items for Issuers,” Ropes & Gray Alert (February 1, 2016); republished in Law360 (February 10, 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals Diligence,” Practical Law (Ongoing)
- “Musings on Conflict Minerals Compliance – The Year That Was, the Year That May Be and What You Should Be Doing Now,” Ropes & Gray Alert (January 19, 2016); republished in Law360 (January 25-27, 2016)
- “Expert Q&A on the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015),” Practical Law (January 11, 2016)
The below publications are prior to Ropes & Gray:
- “Conflict Minerals Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Supply Chain,” Source Intelligence (2015 Best Practices)
- “Court Denies Petitions for Rehearing in Conflict Minerals Rules Case (But the Litigation Isn't Over Yet),” (November 10, 2015)
- “United Kingdom Publishes Modern Slavery Act Guidance: An Overview, Selected Next Steps and Takeaways,” (October 30, 2015)
- “Petitions Filed to Overturn Decision in Conflict Minerals Rule Litigation,” AIAG Newsletter (October 6, 2015)
- Contributor, “To Audit or Not to Audit? Learn If a Conflict Minerals IPSA Is Right for You,” (August 2015)
- “D.C. Circuit Panel Reaffirms Conflict Minerals Rule Decision,” (August 18, 2015); republished in Diamond District Monthly (October 2015)
- “New U.K. Supply Chain Disclosures Apply to U.S. Companies,” Law360 (August 6, 2015)
- “New Disclosure Requirements Relating to Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain to Take Effect in October 2015,” (August 3, 2015)
- Advisory Panel, “Dodd-Frank Section 1502- RY2014 Filing Evaluation,” The Payson Center for International Development of Tulane University Law School (July 27, 2015)
- “European Parliament Votes in Favor of Mandatory Conflict Minerals Compliance Requirements for Downstream Companies,” (May 20, 2015)
- “Complying with the SEC’s New Conflict Minerals Rule: An Overview for Compliance Professionals,” The Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual (Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics) (2013-2015)
- “New FAR Rule Requires Federal Contractors and Subcontractors to Implement Compliance Programs Relating to Human Trafficking, Including Due Diligence,” (February 6, 2015)
- “AICPA Issues Additional Conflict Minerals Audit Guidance: An Overview and Suggested Action Items for Registrants,” (January 29, 2015)
- “D.C. Court of Appeals Grants Rehearing of Conflict Minerals Rule Decision,” (November 18, 2014); republished in Westlaw Journal- Securities Litigation & Regulation (January 8, 2015)
- “Conflict Minerals Reporting: A Review of Calendar Year 2013 Filings and Recommendations for Calendar Year 2014 Compliance,” (September 2014); republished in Law360 (October 2014)
- “Additional Supply Chain Disclosures by U.S. Public Companies Proposed,” (July 8, 2014); republished in Westlaw Journal-Securities Litigation & Regulation (August 2014)
- “Breaking News – Motion to Stay Conflict Minerals Rule Denied – June 2 Filing Deadline Remains In Effect,” (May 14, 2014)
- “SEC Publishes Statement on Conflict Minerals Reporting - Important New Guidance on Timing, Product Labeling and Audit Requirements,” (April 30, 2014)
- “Appellate Court Issues Opinion on Conflict Minerals Rule – Portions of District Court Decision Affirmed and Portions Reversed,” (April 14, 2014)
- “SEC Releases Additional Conflict Minerals FAQs – An Overview for Issuers and Audit Professionals,” (April 8, 2014)
- “European Commission Proposes EU Conflict Minerals Legislation – Takeaways for U.S. Registrants and Other Companies,” (March 5, 2014)
- “Preparing for Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance: Company Action Items Checklist,” Practical Law (February 2014)
- “The AICPA's Recent Conflict Minerals Guidance – An Overview for Public Companies,” (January 29, 2014)
- “Conflict Minerals Compliance: Observations and Recommendations for 2014 and Beyond,” (January 22, 2014); republished in Main Justice (January 27, 2014) and Practical Law (February 2014)
- “Rule of Law: The New Conflict Minerals Rule Affects Mining and Metals Companies Across the World,” Mining, People and the Environment (October 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals Rule Decision Appealed – What Does This Mean for Your Compliance Program?” (August 22, 2013)
- “Court Upholds Conflict Minerals Rule – Is Your Compliance Program on Track?” (July 23, 2013)
- “SEC Publishes Conflict Minerals FAQs,” (May 31, 2013)
- “Is Conflict Minerals Regulation Going International? New Developments in Canada and the EU,” (April 9, 2013)
- “Ramping Up Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance – A Near-Term Checklist for Public and Private Companies,” (January 16, 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals Rule Challenged in Court – What Should Public and Private Companies Do Now? Near-Term Action Items in Today's Uncertain Regulatory Environment,” (November 9, 2012)
- “SEC's Conflict Minerals Rule Challenged in Court,” (October 22, 2012)
- “Conflict Minerals Rule Adopted: Compliance Considerations for Privately-Owned Companies in the Jewelry Industry,” Diamond District Monthly (October 2012)
- “What IR Departments Need to Know About the SEC's Conflict Minerals Rule,” IR Magazine (September 2012)
- “Conflict Minerals Diligence” and “Preparing for Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance: Company Action Items Checklist,” Practical Law (September 2012)
- “SEC Adopts Final Conflict Minerals Rule: An Overview of the Rule, Action Items and Resources for Compliance,” (August 27, 2012)
- “A Conflict Minerals Rule at Last? Resources to Prepare for Compliance,” (July 3, 2012)
- “The SEC's Conflict Minerals Rule: An Overview for Companies in the Jewelry Industry,” Diamond District Monthly (April 2012)
- “Conflict Minerals Due Diligence” and “Preparing for Conflict Minerals Compliance: Company Action Items Checklist,” Practical Law (November 2011)
Presentations
- “Recent, Pending and Proposed Developments in ESG and CSR Legislation for U.S. Based Companies,” Mondaq Webinar (July 2022)
- “ESG Update,” Ropes & Gray 2021 Regulatory Conference (October 2021)
- “Canceling the Compliance Culture,” Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics Annual Conference (September 2021)
- “Conflict Minerals Update,” Aerospace Industries Association (July 2021)
- “Supply Chain Insight 2021: Getting a Return on Your ESG Investment,” Conference Presentation (June 2021)
- “ESG Reporting: Is There a Better Way?” NAVEX ESG Webinar (May 2021)
- “Conflict Minerals & Resource Extraction: Latest Form SD Developments,” TheCorporateCounsel.net Webcast (January 2021)
- “ESG’s Private Equity Channel,” NYU School of Law’s Institute for Corporate Governance & Finance Panel Discussion (November 2020)
- “Global Spotlight: Trends in International Food Law and Supply Chain Policy,” FoodBev Exchange 2020 (October 2020)
- “State of Compliance 2020: Benchmarking Your Program,” Assent Compliance Webinar (June 2020)
- “Modern Slavery Compliance in 2020 (and Beyond) for In-House Legal and Compliance Professionals,” Lexology Webinar (February 2020)
- “Managing Increasing ESG Oversight and Disclosure Expectations – A Primer for In-house Legal and Compliance Personnel at Fashion Brands and Retailers” (February 2020)
- “Corporate Social Responsibility Update,” NRF Joint International Trade Advisory Committee and Strategic Supply Chain Council Meeting (January 2020)
- “From the Top Down: Meeting Board and Investor CSR Expectations,” Assent Supply Chain Insight Conference (November 2019)
- “Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking – What Are Your Obligations?,” PPAI Product Responsibility Summit (September 2019)
- “Does Your Compliance Program Measure Up? Results From The State Of Compliance 2019,” Assent Compliance Webinar (May 2019)
- “Risk Hidden In Plain Sight: Exploring And Understanding The Corporate Supply Chain,” 2019 Sustainability Investment Leadership Conference Panel Discussion (May 2019)
- “Applying The Principles Of Sustainability To Integrated Reporting: A Panel Discussion,” 2019 Sustainability Investment Leadership Conference Panel Discussion (May 2019)
- “An Action Plan For Developing ESG And Integrated Reports: An Experiential Workshop,” 2019 Sustainability Investment Leadership Conference Workshop (May 2019)
- “Band of Brothers: Promoting D&I’s Impact Across the Supply Chain,” Thompson Reuters’ Strength In Numbers Conference Panel Discussion (April 2019)
- “Conflict Minerals and Supply Chain Compliance 2019 Update,” Crowe LLP Webinar (March 2019)
- “Conflict Minerals: Tackling Your Next Form SD,” TheCorporateCounsel.com Webcast (February 2019)
- “Navigating the Legal Landscape,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series (February 2019)
- “Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain: Best Practice Recommendations for Complying with Federal, State, and Foreign Requirements,” TRACE Webinar (January 2019)
- “New Perspectives: A Discussion on Modern Global Supply Chains,” American University Law Review Symposium (January 2019)
- “ESG Beyond the Acronym: What Companies Need to Know in 2019,” ICR Conference (January 2019)
- “Responsible Minerals Regulation,” Refractory Metals Association (October 2018)
- “Conflict Minerals and Supply Chain Compliance Update,” Crowe LLP Webinar (October 2018)
- “Navigating the Legal Landscape,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series (October 2018)
- “Targeted Product Compliance & Corporate Social Responsibility Education,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series (September 2018)
- “Conflict Minerals Update,” Aerospace Industries Association (September 2018)
- “Responsible Sourcing Update,” National Retail Federation Strategic Supply Chain Council and International Trade Advisory Committee Meeting (September 2018)
- “Developments in Modern Slavery Law: What Should Companies Do Now?,” Silicon Valley Conflict Minerals & Human Trafficking Forum (August 2018)
- “Director Summit: Environmental, Social and Governance,” Ropes & Gray Panel Discussion (June 2018)
- “How Does Your Compliance Program Measure Up? – The State of Compliance 2018,” Assent Compliance Webinar (June 2018)
- “Corporate Social Responsibility Compliance - the Expanding Role of the In-House Legal Department,” Lexology Webinar (June 2018)
- “Global Conflict Minerals,” Assent Compliance Webinar (May 2018)
- “Supply Chain Assurance: Legal and Accounting,” Sustainability Investment Leadership Council Conference (May 2018)
- “Strategies for Promoting Human Rights Through the Private Sector: The Shareholder, the Advocate, and Finding Common Ground,” Cardozo's Heyman Center on Corporate Governance and Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights Panel Discussion (April 2018)
- “Conflict Minerals and Supply Chain Compliance for 2018,” Crowe Horwath Webinar (April 2018)
- “Socially Responsible Investing 101,” California Alternative Investments Association Webinar (March 2018)
- “An Overview of the SASB Sustainability Disclosure Standards for Issuers and Investors,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (March 2018)
- “Regulatory Developments: SEC, PCAOB and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” Society for Corporate Governance Panel Discussion (February 2018)
- “Navigating the Legal Landscape,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series Panel Discussion (February 2018)
- “Global Conflict Minerals,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series Panel Discussion (February 2018)
- “Conflict Minerals: Tackling Your Next Form SD,” TheCorporateCounsel.Net Webinar (February 2018)
- “The STRT & Comply Chain: Speaking with the US Department of Labor,” Social Responsibility Alliance Webinar (January 2018)
- “An Overview of the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) for Supply Chain and Compliance Professionals,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (January 2018)
- “EU Conflict Minerals Regulation – How Should Companies Prepare?” Responsible Minerals Initiative Webinar (December 2017)
- “Corporate Social Responsibility and the Supply Chain – An Overview for Pharmaceutical Companies,” Client Presentation (December 2017)
- “Climate Risk and Climate Change Disclosure – The Costs of Action and Inaction,” Climate Disclosure Standards Board Panel Discussion (December 2017)
- “Takeaways from the Enough Project's Consumer Electronics and Jewelry Retail Company Conflict Mineral Rankings,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (December 2017)
- “Targeted Product Compliance & Corporate Social Responsibility,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series (November 2017)
- “Legal Developments in Corporate Social Responsibility,” Fordham Law School (November 2017)
- “Socially Responsible Investing 101 for Asset Managers,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (October 2017)
- “The SEC and Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosures - Where Might We Go From Here?” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (October 2017)
- “Conflict Minerals and Supply Chain Compliance,” Crowe Horwath Webinar (October 2017)
- “New Approaches for Detecting Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain,” RANE Network Webinar (October 2017)
- “Conflict Minerals Update – Where Do We Go From Here?” Refractory Metals Association Member Meeting (October 2017)
- “2 Degrees of Separation: Transition Risks for Oil & Gas in a Low Carbon World,” PRI Briefing Event (September 2017)
- “Global Conflict Minerals,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series Panel Discussion (September 2017)
- “UK Modern Slavery Act,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series Panel Discussion (September 2017)
- “HTRT Development Committee Update,” Assent Compliance Webinar (September 2017)
- “Targeted Product Compliance & Corporate Social Responsibility,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series (September 2017)
- “Addressing Adverse Human Rights Impacts Connected to Product Misuse,” Advanced Supply Chain Compliance Series Webinar (September 2017)
- “The New EU Conflict Minerals Regulation,” Aerospace Industries Association Conflict Minerals Working Group (August 2017)
- “The State of Compliance 2017,” Assent Compliance Webinar (August 2017)
- “A Blueprint for Responsible Investment: The Next 10 Years of Responsible Investment,” PRI Briefing Event (June 2017)
- “5th Responsible Sourcing and Supply Chain Compliance: Pioneering Materials Management and Social Responsibility through Transformative Procurement, Transparency and Reporting Initiatives,” Marcus Evans Conference (June 2017)
- “Anti-Human Trafficking Compliance: Are you on track?,” Crowe Horwath Webinar (May 2017)
- “Human Trafficking Risk Template,” Assent Compliance Webinar (May 2017)
- “CR Summit: Building Blocks of Sustainability,” AIAG 2017 Corporate Responsibility Summit (April 2017)
- “Refugees in the Workplace – Compliance Strategies to Mitigate Modern Slavery Risk,” Intertek Forum (April 2017)
- “Human Rights Developments in US Corporate Law,” Fordham Law School CSR Leadership Course (April 2017)
- “Top 100 Conflict Minerals Influencer Panel,” Assent Compliance Webinar (April 2017)
- “An Overview of MSCI’s ESG Ratings for Issuer and Investors,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (April 2017)
- “Joint Trade and Human Rights Panel,” Seafood Expo North America (March 2017)
- “The Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative – An Overview for Issuers and Investors,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (March 2017)
- “Data Privacy and Security – Strategies for Mitigating Supply Chain Risks,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (March 2017)
- “Conflict Minerals-Key updates and Preparing for your SEC Filing,” Crowe Horwath Webinar (March 2017)
- “Success Stories – Positive Impacts from Responsible Sourcing Programs,” UL Responsible Sourcing Summit (March 2017)
- “The Unintended Costs of Regional Responsible Sourcing Issues,” UL Responsible Sourcing Summit (March 2017)
- “Guidance on Alleged Executive Order for Dodd Frank Section 1502,” Assent Compliance Webinar (February 2017)
- “Human Trafficking and the FAR, Can I Certify?,” Deloitte Webinar (February 2017)
- “Conflict Minerals: Tackling Your Next Form SD,” Corporate Counsel Webinar (February 2017)
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“An Overview of the New U.S. Action National Plan on Responsible Business Conduct,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (February 2017)
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“Meeting Emerging Anti-Human Trafficking Requirements,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series (February 2017)
- “Anti-Human Trafficking Compliance: Leveraging Your Data,” Assent Compliance Webinar (January 2017)
- “An Overview of The Better Sourcing Program,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (January 2017)
- “A CFSI Update for the 2016 Conflict Minerals Compliance Year,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (December 2016)
- “An Introduction to the New European Partnership for Responsible Minerals,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (November 2016)
- “Meeting Emerging Anti-Human Trafficking Compliance Requirements,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series (November 2016)
- “Aligning Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Programs,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (November 2016)
- “The Intersection of Public and Private Companies in Evolving Supply Chain Management Programs,” Sustainable Brands New Metrics Conference (November 2016)
- “Mining the Disclosures 2016: Investor and NGO Expectations on Conflict Minerals,” Responsible Sourcing Network Webinar (November 2016)
- “The GAO’s 2016 Report on the Conflict Minerals Rule,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (November 2016)
- “CSR – Recent Development in U.S. Law,” Fordham Law School (November 2016)
- “Semiconductor Industry Roundtable and Dinner,” Ropes & Gray Roundtable (October 2016)
- “Meeting Emerging Anti-Human Trafficking Compliance Requirements,” Assent Compliance Supply Chain Summit Series (October 2016)
- “Key Points to Know about the UK Modern Slavery Act,” Apollo Webinar (October 2016)
- “Human Trafficking and Migrant Labor Session,” UL Responsible Sourcing Summit (October 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals in 2016 – Are you on Track?” Crowe Horwath Webinar (October 2016)
- “Overview, Potential Impact and Update on EU Conflict Minerals Regulation,” Refractory Metals Association Meeting (October 2016)
- “The Evolving World of CSR and ESG – Implications for Global Businesses and Investors” Ropes & Gray roundtable co-hosted with FTI Consulting, Hong Kong (September 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals Overview and Update,” Outdoor Industry Association Sustainability Working Group Sustainability Insights Conference (August 2016)
- “Anti-Human Trafficking and Conflict Minerals – Current Topics,” Silicon Valley Conflict Minerals and Human Rights Forum (August 2016)
- “From Fringe to Mainstream: The Emergence of Conflict Minerals and Human Trafficking Legislation,” Assent Compliance Webinar (July 2016)
- “Tying Together the Corporate Social Responsibility Framework to Comply with International and Foreign Requirements,” Marcus Evans 4th Annual Conflict Minerals Compliance and Supply Chain Transparency Conference Panel Discussion (June 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals in 2016: Benchmarks, Trends and Solutions,” Marcus Evans 4th Annual Conflict Minerals Compliance and Supply Chain Transparency Conference Panel Discussion (June 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals Reporting : A Deeper Look Into RY 2015 SEC Filings,” Source Intelligence Webinar (June 2016)
- “CSR Leadership Course,” Fordham Law School (June 2016)
- “Metals and Minerals: A Conflicting Industry,” International Precious Metals Institute Conference (June 2016)
- “6th Annual Teaching Business and Human Rights Workshop,” Columbia Law School Panel Session (May 2016)
- “RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals: Building Cohesive Strategies for Product Compliance,” MetricStream Webinar (May 2016)
- “Best Practices to Prevent, Detect and Investigate Third Party Risk,” Thomson Reuters Financial & Risk Summit Panel Session (May 2016)
- “The OECD and Supply Chain Compliance-Much More than Conflict Minerals,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (May 2016)
- “Human Trafficking – the Next Frontier in Compliance,” AIAG Corporate Responsibility Summit (April 2016)
- “Syrian Refugee Labor in Turkish Garment Supply Chain-Human Rights and Compliance Implications for Retailers and Manufacturers,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (April 2016)
- “Anti-Human Trafficking and the Supply Chain: Efficient, Effective Compliance in Today’s Rapidly Changing Environment,” Ropes & Gray Roundtable (April 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals Update,” Aerospace Industries Association Conflict Minerals Working Group Spring Meeting (April 2016)
- “Following the Leaders: How Top Influencers Run Their Conflict Minerals Programs,” Assent Compliance Webinar (April 2016)
- “CSR – Recent Development in U.S. Law,” Fordham Law School (March 2016)
- “The Global Evolution of Conflict Mineral Regulations: How to Establish a Worldwide Compliance Program,” Source Intelligence (March 2016)
- “Ranking Human Trafficking Disclosures – How Would Your Company Rank?,” Ropes & Gray CSR Webinar Series (March 2016)
- “Understanding Laws and Regulations Affecting Responsible Sourcing,” UL’s Responsible Sourcing Summit (March 2016)
- “Is the Cobalt in Your Products Contributing to Human Rights Abuses,” CSR Webinar Series (March 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals – Best Practices and Planning for Your Filing,” Crowe Horwath Webinar (March 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals: Tackling Your Next Form SD,” TheCorporateCounsel.net (February 2016)
- “Anti-Human Trafficking & Child Labor: Everything Your Company Needs to Know,” Assent Compliance Webinar (February 2016)
- “Conflict Minerals Update,” NRF International Trade Advisory Committee/Strategic Supply Chain Council (January 2016)
The below presentations are prior to Ropes & Gray:
- Conflict Mineral & Ethical Sourcing Workshop (December 2015)
- “An Analysis of Corporate Compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (November 2015)
- “Building a Comprehensive Third-Party Risk Management Program,” (October 2015)
- “Investor and NGO Expectations in Conflict Minerals Reporting and Compliance — A Discussion of the 2015 RSN Report,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (October 2015)
- “Legal and SEC Enforcement Update,” Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation Conflict Minerals Forum (October 2015)
- Medical Device/Pharma Conflict Minerals Industry Group Webinar (September 2015)
- European Union Conflict Minerals Rule: Preparing for Compliance Webinar (September 2015)
- “Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain – Complying with Federal, State and Foreign Requirements,” TRACE International Webinar (August 2015)
- Conflict Mineral Benchmarking Study 2015 Webinar (August 2015)
- To Audit or Not to Audit: Learn If a Conflict Minerals IPSA Is Right for Your Company Webinar (August 2015)
- “Revision 4.01 of the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template — What It Contains and How to Fill It Out,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (June 2015)
- “Gearing Up for the 2015 Compliance Season,” Marcus Evans 3rd Conflict Minerals Reporting and Supply Chain Transparency Conference (June 2015)
- Conflict Minerals and Human Rights: The Dodd-Frank Act’s Reforms and Reporting Requirements, NYCBA Seminar (June 2015)
- “Women’s Empowerment, Climate Change and Human Trafficking,” Fordham University School of Law and the Leitner Center for International Law 2nd Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership Course (June 2015)
- “AIAG Update: Supply Chain and Smelter Due Diligence,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (June 2015)
- “Meeting Investor and Stakeholder Expectations Under the Conflict Minerals Rule,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (May 2015)
- “Understanding Federal Acquisition Regulations and Human Trafficking,” Assent Compliance Webinar (April 2015)
- “Conflict Minerals: Compliance and Disclosure in an Environment of Rising Expectations,” Crowe Horwath Webinar (April 2015)
- AIA Conflict Minerals Working Group (April 2015)
- “The Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative — A 2015 Update,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (March 2015)
- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Responsible Sourcing Summit (March 2015)
- “An Overview of the Fairtrade Standard for Gold and Precious Metals,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (February 2015)
- “Conflict Minerals: Tackling Your Next Form SD,” TheCorporateCounsel.net Webinar (February 2015)
- “An Update on Conflict Gold,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (January 2015)
- “The Conflict Minerals Report Audit — From Planning Through Completion,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (December 2014)
- “The Conflict Minerals Rule: An Alternative View From the Field,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (October 2014)
- “SEC’s Conflict Minerals Rule: What We Learned from 2013 and What Happens Next,” PLI Webinar (October 2014)
- AIA Conflict Minerals Working Group (October 2014)
- “The Findings of Tulane University’s DF S1502 Post-Filing Survey: Take-Aways for Issuers,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (October 2014)
- “Transparency, Reporting and Supply Chain Due Diligence,” 14th Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative Workshop (September 2014)
- “Conflict Minerals: Observations from the First Year’s Reports and Considerations for Next Year,” Practical Law Webinar (September 2014)
- “Conflict Minerals,” ISM Risk Management Summit (July 2014)
- “Integrating OFAC and FCPA Compliance with Your Conflict Minerals Compliance Program — Strategies for Mitigating Risk,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (July 2014)
- “The First Year of Compliance: Lessons Learned and Recommendations for 2014,” Marcus Evans 2nd Conflict Minerals Reporting and Supply Chain Transparency Conference (June 2014)
- “The EU’s Responsible Trading Strategy for Minerals from Conflict Zones,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (June 2014)
- “Conflict Minerals Management: The Court’s Ruling, Your Filing Obligations and Planning Ahead,” Marcus Evans Webinar (May 2014)
- “Conflict Minerals,” ISM International Supply Management Conference (May 2014)
- “Supplier Governance: Integrating Supplier Governance, Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programs,” GRC Summit (April 2014)
- “An Update on the Conflict-Free Sourcing Initiative of the EICC and GeSI,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (April 2014)
- “Conflict Minerals,” FMI 2014 Legal Conference (April 2014)
- “The New Conflict Minerals Reporting Template, Version 3.0,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (April 2014)
- “IPC's New Conflict Minerals Data Exchange Standard,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (March 2014)
- “Conflict Minerals Compliance: Observations and Recommendations for 2014 and Beyond,” Conflict Minerals Compliance: Is Your Organization Ready? (February 2014)
- “Are You Conflict Minerals Compliance Challenged? Strategies for Getting It Right in 2014,” Compliance Week Webcast Forum: Conflict Minerals (February 2014 )
- “Is Your Tin, Tantalum and Tungsten Conflict Free? An Overview of the iTSCi Conflict Minerals Project,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (February 2014)
- 45. “Conflict Minerals, the JOBS Act (Developments One Year Later), and Other Current SEC Developments Affecting Accounting Firms in 2013, 2014 and Beyond,” NYSSCPA Annual SEC Conference (January 2014)
- “Conflict Minerals: Meeting Downstream Expectations,” Metal Events Limited 2nd International Tin & Tantalum Seminar (December 2013)
- Conflict Minerals Filing Challenges: How to Prepare Your Report & Streamline Your Compliance Program Webinar (December 2013)
- “Dodd-Frank Section 1502: Perspectives From the U.S. GAO,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (November 2013)
- “Supplier Relationship Management: Successful Communication and Training Strategies for Ensuring Supplier Commitment to Conflict Mineral Compliance,” Momentum Event Group Conflict Minerals and the Transparent Supply Chain (November 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals: Practical Approaches to Compliance,” Baker Tilly Webinar (October 2013)
- “Expectations for Companies’ Conflict Minerals Reporting — The Recent Enough Project and Responsible Sourcing Network White Paper,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (October 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals — Now What?” The Conference Board Council of Senior International Attorneys (October 2013)
- “Downstream Due Diligence: Practical Application of the OECD Framework,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (October 2013)
- The Cost of Conflict Minerals: Human Rights and Corporate Compliance, NYCBA Seminar (October 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals: What’s Next for Retailers and Their Suppliers?” RILA Retail Sustainability Conference (October 2013)
- “New Developments and Other Topics,” AIAG Industry Briefing: Preparing for Conflict Minerals Reporting (September 2013)
- “The Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade — An Overview for Downstream Companies,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (August 2013)
- “Auditing and Filing Mechanics,” Global Conflict Minerals Symposium (August 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals Program Management – Counting Backwards from Preparing Your First Report,” (July 2013)
- “The World Gold Council’s Conflict-Free Gold Standard: A Primer for Downstream and Upstream Companies,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (July 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals: Demystifying Form SD,” (July 2013)
- “Best Practices for Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance — Where Are Companies Now and Where Should They be Going?” Marcus Evans Conflict Minerals Compliance & Disclosure — Mid-Point Check In: Determining if Your Organization’s Conflict Minerals Program is on Track to Meet SEC Compliance Expectations (June 2013)
- “Upstream Conflict Free Sourcing Initiatives: What You Need to Know as a Downstream Company,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (June 2013)
- IPC Conflict Minerals Update: Developing Industry Practices (June 2013)
- “Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Rule: Steps of Conflict Minerals” and “What Needs To Be Reported to the SEC,” Tetra Tech Conflict Minerals Workshop (May 2013)
- “Ensuring Your Supply Chain is Conflict Mineral Free,” NRF Global Supply Chain Summit (May 2013)
- “Ask the Expert: The Special Case of Gold,” MetalMiner Conflict Minerals EDGE (May 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals: Meeting NGO and Investor Expectations,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (April 2013)
- “Conflict Minerals – How Are Companies Coordinating a Response,” AIAG 2013 Corporate Responsibility Summit (April 2013)
- “How to Validate Supplier Responses to Conflict Mineral Enquiries,” Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Responsible Sourcing Summit (April 2013)
- Conflict Minerals: Industry Veterans Speak Out on the Changing Requirements of Due Diligence Webinar (April 2013)
- “Are You Really Ready for the Conflict Minerals Rule? Strategies for Creating an Effective Compliance Program,” (April 2013)
- “IPC’s Conflict Minerals Data Exchange Standard,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (March 2013)
- “IPC’s Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Guide,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (March 2013)
- “Do Your Social Media Policies Violate Regulation FD?” and “The OECD's Final Downstream Pilot Program Report — Implications for Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance,” (February 2013)
- “Action Items for Developing the Conflict Minerals Compliance Program,” (February 2013)
- “Industry Solutions for Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance — AIAG Speaks,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (February 2013)
- “OECD Due Diligence Guidance and Final Report on Pilot Implementation,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (January 2013)
- "Conflict Minerals Compliance for Gas and Electric Power Supply Chains," EUCI Webinar (December 2012)
- “The SEC's New Conflict Minerals Rule — What You Need to Know Now,” The Conference Board Council of Senior International Attorneys Meeting, New York (October 2012)
- “An Overview of the EICC and GeSI Conflict Minerals Reporting Template & Dashboard and Conflict Free Smelter Program,” Advanced Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance Series Webinar (October 2012)
- “The SEC's New Conflict Minerals Rule — What Public and Private Companies Need to Know Now,” West LegalEdcenter Webinar (September 2012)
- “The Conflict Minerals Rule Is Here! What You Need to Know Now,” (September 2012)
- “Capitalizing on the New, More Liberal Private Placement Rules — An Overview of the Proposed Rules for Issuers and Investment Banks,” (September 2012)
- “Conflict Minerals: Understanding the Final Rules and Preparing to Comply,” Practical Law Company Webinar (September 2012)
- “Preparing for Conflict Minerals Rule Compliance,” (February 2012)
- “Conflict Minerals Disclosure — Broader Than You Think!” (October 2012)
News
- “Ben & Jerry’s Israel Fight Carries ESG Lesson for Deal Makers,” Bloomberg Law (August 2022)
- “Five Steps to a Successful ESG Stakeholder Assessment,” Corporate Board Member Magazine (June 2022)
- “The SEC’s Climate Challenge,” Corporate Board Member Magazine (June 2022)
- “ESG Funds Provision Hinges on Another (Controversial) Proposition,” FT Ignites (June 2022)
- “Winners and Losers at This Year’s AGMs,” Financial Times (May 2022)
- “We Put These ESG Lawyers to the Test,” Reuters (July 2021)
- “More companies are Citing Water Scarcity as a Financial Risk in Regulatory Filings,” CBS News (July 2021)
- “Focus on Human Rights a Challenge in China,” Pensions & Investments (April 2021)
- “UK Considers Ways to Boost Compliance with Modern Slavery Act,” Society for Human Resource Management, April 5, 2019
- “Top 100 Corporate Social Responsibility influence Leaders,” Assent Compliance, August 2, 2018
- “A Transparency Rule Killed By Trump Will Soon Be Back On The Table,” Global Investigations Review, July 19, 2018
- “How Mining Companies with Strong CSR Programs Benefit All Stakeholders,” Investing News Network, July 17, 2018
- “Firms Aren’t Scaling Back Conflict Minerals Reporting As Feared,” Bloomberg BNA, June 19, 2018
- “Alternative Investment Industry Believes Sustainability Reporting is Increasingly Important,” AlphaWeek, June 11, 2018
- “Tackling Modern-Day Slavery Within Global Supply Chains,” Financier Worldwide Magazine, November 15, 2017
- “New Approaches for Detecting Human Trafficking in the Supply Chain,” RANE Network Webinar Recap, November 2, 2017
- “Growing Regulation Around Conflict Minerals” RANE Network Intelligence Report, October 11, 2017
- “Gold Refiner’s Sales Team Trick Compliance Staff into Approving Illegal Acquisitions,” Association of Certified Money Laundering Specialists, September 14, 2017
- “Companies remain committed to U.S. conflict minerals reporting,” Chemical Watch, August 17, 2017
- “The State of Compliance 2017,” Assent Compliance Report, August 9, 2017
- “Chasing the Green Dollar,” HFM Investor Relations, April 1, 2017
- “Yes, there is still a conflict minerals rule,” Compliance Week, March 28, 2017
- “Conflict minerals, extractive payments rules suffer fatal blows,”Compliance Week, February 7, 2017
- “Will Corporate Responsibility Continue Under Trump?,” The American Lawyer, December 15, 2016
- “How Hedge Fund Managers Can Design an ESG Investing Policy (Part Two of Two),” The Hedge Fund Law Report, November 17, 2016
- “The Past, Present and Future of ESG Investing in the Hedge Fund Industry (Part One of Two),” The Hedge Fund Law Report, November 10, 2016
- “SEC is back with another extractive payments rule,” Compliance Week, July 5, 2016
- “SEC Finalizes Controversial Disclosure Rule for Oil, Gas Extractors,” Corporate Counsel, June 28, 2016
- “Latest conflict minerals filings show improved due diligence,”Compliance Week, June 21, 2016
- “Independent Audits of Conflict Minerals Reports Triple,” Agenda, June 20, 2016
- “Top 100 Conflict Minerals Influence Leaders,” Assent Compliance, Mar. 22, 2016
- “Companies Struggle to Comply With Rules on Conflict Minerals,” The New York Times, Sept. 7, 2015
- “SEC’s Conflict Minerals Rule Sets Up 1st Amendment Clash,” Law360, Aug. 18, 2015
- “Court Case Could Alter Conflict Minerals Rules,” The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 4, 2015
- “Conflict Minerals: From Compliance to ERM,” Compliance Week, June 2015
- “Michael Littenberg Named to Top 15 in List of 100 Most Influential People in Conflict Minerals,” Assent Compliance, March 18, 2015
- “NGO Feedback Drives More Detailed Conflict Minerals Reporting,” CERM Risk Insights, Feb. 28, 2015
- “‘Conflict Minerals’ Law Reaps Unforeseen Results” Investor’s Business Daily, Feb. 19, 2015
- “Where Apple Gets the Tantalum for Your iPhone,” Newsweek, Feb. 4, 2015
- “Conflict Minerals Due Diligence: Strategies for a Successful Second Filing,” Orthoworld – BONEZONE, Jan. 13, 2015
- “D.C. Circuit to Give Second Look at SEC’s Conflict-Minerals Rule,” The National Law Journal, Nov. 24, 2014
- “Supply Chains Could Be Weak Conflict Minerals Link,” Mining Journal, Sept. 26, 2014
- “Just Four Companies Had Conflict Mineral Reports Audited,” The Wall Street Journal – CFO Journal, Sept. 18, 2014
- “The Morning Risk Report: Conflict Minerals List Makes Compliance a Little Easier,” The Wall Street Journal – Risk & Compliance Journal, Sept. 9, 2014
- “The Potential Hidden Benefits of Conflict Minerals Disclosures,” Compliance Week, Sept. 9, 2014
- “Conflict Minerals Law Starts Working Despite Poor Industry Response,” Reuters, July 1, 2014
- “Conflict Minerals Disclosure Will Improve, Says Lawyer,” Mining Journal, June 4, 2014
- “Dozens of Firms Report N. Korea Gold in Supply Lines,” The Wall Street Journal – Risk & Compliance Journal, June 4, 2014
- “Conflict Mineral Filings To Draw Harsher Spotlight,” Law360, June 3, 2014
- “Future of Conflict Minerals Reports May Depend on Meat Labels,” CFO Journal, June 3, 2014
- “Companies to ‘Show Their Work and Not Their Answer’ in Conflict Minerals Reports,” Resource Investing News, May 23, 2014
- “The Final Stretch for Conflict Minerals Compliance,” Treasury & Risk, May 21, 2014
- “Companies Unearth Few Answers on ‘Conflict Minerals,’ ”CFO Journal, May 20, 2014
- “A Month Before Deadline, Firms Play for Time on Conflict-Mineral Reporting,” Bloomberg Businessweek, April 29, 2014
- “Conflicts Minerals Ruling Doesn’t Mean Companies Are Off the Hook,” Compliance Week, April 22, 2014
- “Advice for Companies After Conflict Minerals Ruling,” The FCPA Blog, April 17, 2014
- “Joining US, EC Moves on Conflict Minerals,” The American Lawyer, March 10, 2014
- “Conflict Minerals: Due Diligence, Disclosure Lessons for Compliance (Part 3),” The FCPA Blog, March 7, 2014
- “Conflict Minerals: Due Diligence, Disclosure Lessons for Compliance (Part 2),” The FCPA Blog, March 6, 2014
- “The Art of Conflict Minerals Compliance,” Inside Counsel, Jan. 28, 2014
- “Conflict Minerals Compliance: Observations and Recommendations for 2014 and Beyond,” Main Justice, Jan. 27, 2014
- “How Court Could Shape a New Conflict Minerals Rule,” Compliance Week, Jan. 22, 2014
- “7 Leading Industry Associations Join Forces To Launch The Single Largest Initiative To Help Address Conflict Minerals Compliance Questions,” 3BL Media, Jan. 22, 2014
- “Conflict Minerals Rules May Soon Have International Counterparts,” Compliance Week, Nov. 5, 2013
- “What’s in Your Smartphone? Blood Electronics,” Politico, Oct. 24, 2013
- “SEC Weighs Conflict Minerals and Congressional Mandates,” Agenda, Oct. 21, 2013
- “SEC's Conflict Minerals Rule Win Means the Clock is Ticking,” Compliance Week, July 30, 2013
- “Court Upholds ‘Conflict Minerals’ Rule,” CFO.com, July 24, 2013
- “The Global Lawyer: Why Your Next iPhone Will be Blood-Free,” The Am Law Litigation Daily, July 24, 2013
- “Conflict Minerals Rules Stretch Supply Chain Software Capabilities,” CIO Journal, July 8, 2013
- “SEC Excludes Packaging From Conflict Minerals Testing,” CFO Journal, June 3, 2013
- “Showing Your Metal,” IR Update, May 2013
- “Conflict Minerals Showdown Heats Up,” ThomasNet Industry Market Trends, March 19, 2013
- “Time to Look at the Conflict Minerals Disclosure Requirements,” The D&O Diary, March 7, 2013
- “Shareholder Activists Push for Human Rights Committees,” Compliance Week, March 5, 2013
- “Conflict Mineral Reports Present Challenges for Auditors,” The Wall Street Journal Corruption Currents Blog, Jan. 29, 2013
- “Rocks and a Hard Place; Lawsuit Challenges SEC Disclosure Rule on Origins of Four 'Conflict Minerals,’” The National Law Journal, Jan. 28, 2013
- “Regulators Have Unfinished Business to Complete in 2013,” Compliance Week, Jan. 2, 2013
- “Gut Check: A New SEC Rule Forces Companies to Plumb the Sources of Their Products,”Corporate Counsel, Nov. 1, 2012
- “Conflict Minerals Rule in Limbo, as Legal Challenge Awaits,”Compliance Week, Oct. 30, 2012
- “Business Groups File Challenge to SEC Conflict Minerals Rule,”Corporate Counsel, Oct. 24, 2012
- “Business Groups Sue to Block 'Conflict Minerals' Rules,”The Wall Street Journal Corruption Currents Blog, Oct. 22, 2012
- “Manufacturers Mount Legal Challenge to Conflict Minerals Rule,”CFO Journal, Oct. 22, 2012
- “U.S. Chamber, NAM Take Legal Action Against Conflict Minerals Rule,”Compliance Week, Oct. 22, 2012
- “Dodd-Frank Opponents Consider New Legal Challenges,”Compliance Week, Oct. 16, 2012
- “Initial Reactions: Businesses Score on Conflict Minerals, Lose on Extractive Industry Disclosures,” The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 22, 2012
- “SEC's 'Conflict Minerals' Rules Open Companies to Activists,”The Wall Street Journal, Sept. 19, 2012
- “What IR Departments Need to Know About the SEC’s Conflict Minerals Rule,”Inside Investor Relations, Sept. 17, 2012
- “How Conflict Minerals Rules Affect Steel Scrap and Gold Supply Chains,”MetalMiner, Sept. 5, 2012
- “High Tide: From Britain’s FATCA to Rejecting Tymoshenko’s Appeal,”The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 29, 2012
- “Conflicts Start Early on Minerals Rule; 'Absolutely Insane,’”Compliance Week, Aug. 28, 2012
- “SEC Rule Mandates Sourcing of 'Conflict Minerals' at U.S. Companies,”Corporate Counsel, Aug. 24, 2012
- “US Companies Face Tougher Rules on African War Zones,”The Global Legal Post, Aug. 24, 2012
- “Apple, Boeing Among Thousands Explaining Metal Origins to SEC,”Bloomberg, Aug. 22, 2012
- “SEC's Toned-Down Conflict Mineral Rule Still Faces A Fight,”Law360, Aug. 22, 2012
- “U.S. Oil and Mining Companies Must Disclose Payments to Foreign Governments,”The New York Times, Aug. 22, 2012
- “US SEC Forces Disclosure of Oil, Mining Payments Abroad,”Trust Law, Aug. 22, 2012
- “SEC Said Poised To Make Companies Report Business With Warlords,”Bloomberg, July 25, 2012