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Topic: Legislation and Regulation
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Tariff Threats May Slow Private Equity’s Nearshoring Bets in Mexico
The article by The Wall Street Journal highlights how tariffs on Mexican products are impacting private equity-backed companies that have relocated operations to Mexico due to geopolitical shifts and the pandemic.
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The 2025 GAIL Summit in Mexico City – Save the Date!
Join leading legal professionals from around the world at GAIL Summit 2025, held at the prestigious Universidad Iberoamericana in Santa Fe, Mexico City.
Benefit Corporations and B Corps, Blended Finance, Business and Human Rights, Business for Good, Climate and Environment, Corporate Governance, Development Finance, ESG, Impact Finance, Innovative Legal Structures, Legislation and Regulation, Mission driven businesses, Philanthropy, Public Interest Litigation, Steward Ownership, Systems Change -
ESG Watch: New SEC rules under Trump turn up the heat for sustainable investors
The Reuters article highlights the growing challenges faced by sustainable investors as new SEC rules under the Trump administration restrict shareholder proposals and reduce investor influence on corporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.
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Event by Inside Practice – Legal ESG: Latin America
Taking place online on March 26, 2025, Legal ESG: Latin America offers law firm leaders, legal professionals, their clients, and top ESG experts an opportunity to collaborate, reflect on progress, tackle pressing challenges, and shape a future where sustainability and responsibility are at the core of the legal profession.
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Holding corporations accountable for ‘zombie wells’
This article by Client Earth reports on the millions of “zombie wells” which are releasing harmful chemicals and contributing to climate change. ClientEarth is taking a stand by representing Colorado landowners in a class action lawsuit aimed at holding these corporations accountable. Find out more here.
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Draft Model Clauses for Responsible Investing: Call for Consultation
The American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, in collaboration with the Responsible Contracting Project and the UN Principles for Responsible Investing, has launched a groundbreaking initiative: the Responsible Investor Model Clauses (RIMCs). Find out more.
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Deforestation under fire – the EU regulations reshaping global trade
This article by ENS explores the European Union’s new Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is set to take effect on December 30, 2025, and which aims to prevent deforestation-linked commodities from entering the EU market.
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True & Fair Project:
The True & Fair Project has released a new guide to assist UK company directors who recognise the importance of incorporating sustainability-related information into their financial statements to ensure a true and fair view.
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GAIL Inaugural Africa Impact Journal
Introducing the Africa Impact Journal, a dedicated platform for African lawyers driving social and environmental change. As impact law has long been part of African legal practice, this journal highlights the challenges and opportunities of working in a complex and evolving landscape.
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How well is law and policy keeping up with climate goals? And what does this mean for mining in Africa?
This session featured special guests who explored the state of play of net zero regulation and policy across different jurisdictions and how these legal developments are affecting the business of mining in Africa.