The EU Commission recently published a study on options to regulate directors’ duties and corporate governance which argues that short-termism reduces long-term sustainability of European businesses. The purpose of such study is to contribute in reaching the United Nations Sustainable
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Ongoing discussions at UN level on a draft international treaty binding businesses on Human Rights related due diligence and obligations: Major changes introduced by the Second Revised Draft
The Second Revised Draft of the legally binding instrument on business and human rights was released in August 2020 by the Chairperson of the Open-ended Intergovernmental Working Group on Transnational Corporations and other Business Enterprises with respect to Human Rights…
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Consumer IoT – European Commission initiates inquiry into the consumer Internet of Things sector
The European Commission (“Commission”) has launched an antitrust sector inquiry into the Internet of Things (“IoT”) sector for consumer-related products and services within the European Union. The Commission is looking to develop a better understanding of how this fast-moving sector…
Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – July 15, 2020
Your guide to the latest Hill developments, news narratives, and media headlines provided by the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team.
In Washington:
- The White House denies that it is trying to undermine the nation’s top disease expert,
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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – July 14, 2020
Your guide to the latest Hill developments, news narratives, and media headlines provided by the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team.
In Washington:
- Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Monday told reporters that when the Senate returns
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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – July 13, 2020
Your guide to the latest Hill developments, news narratives, and media headlines provided by the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team.
In Washington:
- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is defending President Trump’s push to reopen schools this fall despite
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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – July 10, 2020
Your guide to the latest Hill developments, news narratives, and media headlines provided by the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team.
In Washington:
- Sens. Ben Cardin (R-MD) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) led a letter from a group of
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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – July 9, 2020
Your guide to the latest Hill developments, news narratives, and media headlines provided by the Hogan Lovells Government Relations and Public Affairs team.
In Washington:
- Just as some federal agencies are calling for federal employees who are teleworking to return,
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EU wine producers can now benefit from a temporary relaxation in competition rules
The European wine sector has been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to statistics from the European Commission (EC), there has been a 30% reduction in the volume of wine sold and a 50% drop in the value of…