All articles tagged with #law and governance
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, global consultancies such as KPMG and Bain & Co. are pushing the boundaries of compliance to maintain a foothold in China, including work for sanctioned Russian banks like Sberbank and using intermediaries, as Western sanctions tighten and regulatory risk grows, raising compliance and reputational concerns.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized the role of the Supreme Court in institutional governance and nation building, stating that the judiciary ensures that the institutions of governance operate within constitutional limits. He highlighted the Supreme Court's contribution in enhancing access to justice and promoting constitutional values.
Dozens of new laws will go into effect in Louisiana on August 1, including harsher penalties for drug dealers, requirements for displaying 'In God We Trust' signs in classrooms, limitations on sexually explicit books in public libraries for minors, and a prohibition on foreign adversaries acquiring property in the state. Other laws include the establishment of a victims' fund for vehicular homicide, criminalization of "deepfakes" of minors engaging in sexual conduct, and increased penalties for driving without a license plate.