Corruption Perceptions Index 2022 published
On January 31, 2023, Transparency International published the updated Corruption Perceptions Index (“CPI”) for 2022. Summary The CPI 2022 indicates …
read moreWhat lasts a long time: Whistleblower Protection Act now passed by the Bundestag
In its last session before Christmas break, the Bundestag passed the Whistleblower Protection Act. The law that was finally adopted …
read moreGerman Transparency Register Update
In our blog post of November 23, 2022, we discussed the ruling of the Court of Justice of the European …
read moreCompliance defense: BGH honors subsequent compliance measures in the assessment of fines
In its ruling of April 22, 2022 (Ref.: 5 StR 278/21), the BGH again addressed the consideration of compliance measures …
read moreEcoVadis – Sustainability Rating
Taking ecological, social and ethical responsibility – we not only provide comprehensive advice to our clients on this, but also …
read moreSEC fines Goldmann Sachs for not following own ESG guidelines
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced in a press release on November 22, 2022 that it has issued an …
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