Proposed revisions to the Equator Principles 3 include human rights, social risk, and climate change. By James Barrett, Paul A. Davies, Joel H. Mack, and Michael D. Green The Equator Principles Association (EP Association) recently released the draft text of the Equator Principles (EPs) version 4 (EP4). The EP Association intend the draft text to … Continue Reading
By Paul Davies and Michael Green Six Portuguese children are raising funds to sue 47 European countries, asserting that their right to life has been threatened because governments have allegedly failed to adequately deal with climate change. With the support of lawyers from the Global Legal Action Network (GLAN), the children will ask nations in … Continue Reading
By Paul Davies and Michael Green On March 27, 2017, the French Parliament adopted a Law On The Duty Of Vigilance For Parent And Subcontracting Companies. The law amends the Commerce Code and requires companies to establish and implement a plan for diligencing human rights, environmental, and health and safety issues in their supply chains. … Continue Reading
