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OSHA Updates Hazard Communication Standard (US)
Mark N. Duvall, Jayni A. Lanham, and Heidi P. Knight (Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.)
4 pages

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) amended its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to align with Revision 7 of the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS).

This article discusses the changes which revise criteria for hazard classification, provisions for labeling, and concentrations claimed as trade secrets. Compliance with the new provisions is due in stages between January 19, 2026, and January 19, 2028.

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Interest Area: Environmental
Region: United States
Pre-requisite Caveats - CCPA Ring-fences Greenwashing and Misleading Environmental Claims (Khaitan & Co)
Khaitan & Co
3 pages

Overview of the Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Greenwashing or Misleading Environmental Claims, 2024, issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority of India.

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Interest Area: Compliance and Ethics, Environmental
Region: India

As mandatory reporting becomes widespread across the business and legal landscape, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are critical drivers of long-term value creation and corporate sustainability. They are also increasingly becoming the subject of hard law obligations. This program will provide an overview of the history of ESG principles and their significance in business today and discuss how these inter-relate with various legal obligations.


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As businesses more frequently prioritize social and environmental impact alongside profit, Benefit Corporations (or B Corps) have emerged as legal structures that formalize their commitment to purpose-driven business practices. Join this program to dig into the essential legal insights of B Corps. Explore their formation, their compliance requirements, and the potential benefits for businesses seeking to balance profit with purpose.

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Considerations of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly popular among banking institutions and asset managers across business activities. In-house counsel must understand the key legal frameworks and risks that arise from this increase in ESG practices among financial institutions. This program will provide an overview into these considerations and share essential guidance for financial services providers confronting these issues.


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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations are integrating more and more with business practices, increasing the risk of ESG enforcement actions and litigation against organizations. Join this program to dig into the legal landscape of ESG enforcement and litigation. Explore insights into emerging trends and regulatory enforcement priorities, and gain best practices for mitigating legal risks.


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As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors become more critical in shaping corporate decision-making, ESG due diligence is emerging as a key process for assessing and managing an organization’s risks. This program will delve into the regulatory landscape surrounding ESG due diligence and provide practical insights for organizations striving to meet compliance obligations.

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