Intent v. Effect of Uyghur Forced Labor Regulation

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which took effect on June 21, 2022, is aimed at stopping human rights abuses taking place in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China. All goods coming from the region are assumed to be the result of forced labor unless the importer can prove otherwise – an uphill climb to be sure…

Dial P Crossover: Preparing for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Governments and regulators across the globe are stepping up their oversight of corporate operations so they can drive more ethical and environmentally sustainable business practices. Each effort to uncover harmful and unethical business practices – such as environmental degradation, unfair or unsafe working conditions, and modern slavery – increases the…