Corporate Citizenship
EU Banking Regulation Criticized in UK
March 11, 2013
An article in The Telegraph argues that increasingly paralyzing EU regulations, including a recently proposed initiative limiting executive bonuses at banks, are Europe's "payback" for London's disproportionate success in attracting banking talent.Activists: Torture Portrayals Violate Human Rights
March 6, 2013
Human rights advocates warn producers of films, TV shows, and video games containing portrayals of torture that they may be violating the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.Application of Human Rights Principles to Law Firms
March 6, 2013
Nonprofit Quarterly argues that the "Ruggie" Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights should be applied to law firms that represent what it deems to be "noxious" clients.Center Releases Investor Guide to Human Rights
March 6, 2013
The Institute for Human Rights and Business recently published a guide to help investors analyze human rights issues as part of their investment decisions.Experts Discuss Business Human Rights Challenges
March 5, 2013
The Guardian has published an interview with experts in business and human rights describing the difficulties companies will face in complying with the full range of human rights.EESC Calls for Crackdown on Retailers
February 26, 2013
The European Economic and Social Committee ("EESC") has endorsed an opinion favoring action against large retailers in the EU allegedly engaging in "disloyal practices" and failing to sufficiently promote "fair competition."Groups Warn Investors on Land Purchases
February 26, 2013
Reports released by two organizations last week warn that purchasing land in developing countries such as Burma could lead to global outrage and ultimately financial loss for participating investors.G-20 Clamps Down on Tax Avoidance
February 26, 2013
The UK, France, and Germany have called on other nations in the Group of 20 to make it more difficult for companies to shift their profits to countries with low tax rates.EU Legislators Seek Executive Bonus Cap
February 20, 2013
Members of the EU Parliament have stalled negotiations on the EU's regulatory response to the financial crisis by demanding a provision limiting the bonuses of executives to the level of their annual salary.EU Parliament Approves Reports on CSR
February 19, 2013
The European Parliament approved two reports last week that encouraged corporate social responsibility for businesses in Europe.A JOINT PROGRAM OF
