Pay equity and transparency have rapidly become globally important to all multinational companies wherever headquartered. This article provides an overview the EU Pay Transparency Directive and Canada pay transparency initiatives.
As Trump seeks to raise U.S. tariffs (which currently tend to be among the lowest worldwide), manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and other companies that frequently import (“importers”) must determine the best strategy to deal with the resulting uncertainties.
This article discusses 6 steps to manage tariff risks in a trade war.
The focus on tariffs by the Trump administration presents significant risks for frequent importers. This in-depth white paper discusses strategies for managing risks during a trade war.
This article discusses how Canadian employers can proactively review their workforce restructuring options to face potential upcoming challenges related to US tariffs.
This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to employment and labor laws and regulations around the world.
Topics covered include terms and conditions of employment, employee representation and industrial relations, discrimination, maternity and family leave rights, and business sales.
The European Banking Authority (the “EBA”) in November 2024 published two sets of guidelines which set out common EU standards on the governance arrangements, and policies, procedures and controls of financial institutions. This article provides some key takeaways for financial institutions.
Subscription contracts, common in digital markets, have faced criticism as many consumers forget to cancel their free trials and end up paying for unwanted subscriptions.
Although both the US and UK are making significant efforts to shield consumers from the downsides of subscription contracts, their approaches differ markedly. Businesses operating in both regions must adapt to these stricter regulations to avoid substantial fines.
Article 4 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 ("AI Regulation") entered into force in February 2025, establishing a further obligation for companies in connection with the use of artificial intelligence ("AI"): Ensuring AI literacy.
This article discusses what AI literacy actually means, what extent are companies subject to this obligation, and what are the consequences of non-compliance.
This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to digital health laws and regulations around the world.
This guide provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to insurance and reinsurance laws and regulations around the world.