The Rise of ESG and What HR Professionals in Germany Should Do to Keep Up

Both the financial sector and the real economy are faced with increased regulatory requirements and expectations of various stakeholders to meet ESG criteria, which are a benchmark for sustainability and sustainable investments. A high ESG rating not only promotes corporate policy, but also serves the profit interest of investors.

Currently, in the EU only capital market-oriented companies with an average of more than 500 employees and financial institutions/insurance companies are required to report. In the future, the limit is to … Read the rest

The morning read for Friday, Feb. 10

The morning read for Friday, Feb. 10

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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Friday morning read:

  • Supreme Court Weighs Ethics Code as Critics Push for Change (Adam Liptak, The New York Times)
  • How Online Speech Is Moderated in the US (Emily Birnbaum & Greg Stohr, Bloomberg)
  • The latest free speech battle from Colorado going before the US Supreme Court will test the state’s stalking laws (Allison Sherry, CPR News)
  • More Pork!
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Dark chocolate and red dye can be a problem in some Valentine’s Day treats

With Valentine’s Day on its way, thoughts are turning to love . . . and chocolate.

For many, dark chocolate is the chocolate of choice, and those who prefer dark chocolate will quickly tell you it’s healthier than milk chocolate. Why? Because studies suggest that its rich supply of antioxidants may improve heart health and other conditions. That and its relatively low levels of sugar.

Even the USDA gets into the act, saying that a typical 1-ounce serving size of … Read the rest

Justices asked to weigh in again on “mixed” questions in immigration appeals

Justices asked to weigh in again on “mixed” questions in immigration appeals

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The Petitions of the Week column highlights a selection of cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here.

When a noncitizen receives a final deportation order from immigration officials, they can appeal their case to federal court – but only under narrow circumstances. This week, we highlight cert petitions that ask the court to consider, among other things, whether courts can review a claim that a person’s deportation … Read the rest

The morning read for Wednesday, Feb. 8

The morning read for Wednesday, Feb. 8

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Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Wednesday morning read:

  • Biden administration tells Supreme Court Title 42 will end when Covid-19 public health emergency expires (Priscilla Alvarez & Ariane de Vogue, CNN)
  • Roberts Court Jurisprudence: What Was and What Will Come (Adam Feldman, Empirical SCOTUS)
  • American Bar Association Urges Ethics Code for US Supreme Court (Lydia Wheeler, Bloomberg News)
  • In wake of Supreme Court Second Amendment
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Guest Blog: FDA issues Food Traceability Final Rule: key takeaways for the industry

Written by: Sharon MaylMatthew Piscitelli

On November 15, FDA issued the long-awaited Final Rule: Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods (Food Traceability Rule or final rule), which establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those that manufacture, process, pack or hold certain foods.

More specifically, the final rule identifies Key Activities or Critical Tracking Events (CTEs) along the supply chain where records containing Key Data Elements (KDEs) will have to be created and maintained for foods on the Food Traceability List … Read the rest