Unlocking Success: 5 Essential Insights on Vietnam’s ESG Laws to Protect Your Business and Boost Your Reputation

HANOI, Vietnam — As businesses navigate a rapidly changing global landscape, understanding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) laws has become increasingly vital. Companies in Vietnam are facing heightened scrutiny regarding their ESG practices, affecting their reputations and operational success. Vietnam has made significant strides in implementing ESG regulations to align with international standards. This shift is essential for fostering transparency and accountability within the business sector. Corporations operating in Vietnam should prioritize compliance to not only meet legal obligations but also to build trust with consumers and investors. Investors are increasingly assessing companies based on … Read more

Bangladesh’s Supreme Court Summons Lawyer and Journalist Over Allegations of Damaging Judiciary’s Reputation in Online Talk-Show

Dhaka, Bangladesh – The highest court in Bangladesh has initiated proceedings against lawyer Mohammed Mohsen Rashid and journalist Kanak Sarwar following accusations that they undermined the judiciary in an online talk show. The show in question, titled “Bangladesh War Crime Tribunals,” hosted by Sarwar who is currently residing abroad, aired provocations that prompted legal actions including the suspension of Rashid’s right to practice law. The controversy hinges on statements made in the June 21 talk show, a day following a pivotal verdict by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. The UK court ruling revived … Read more

Embraer’s Global Operations Pose Significant Compliance and Trade Risks, Threatening Reputation and Financial Performance

Sao Paulo, Brazil – Embraer-empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica (ERJ) has unveiled a new risk stemming from its international operations. The extensive global reach of the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer brings with it the challenge of adhering to complex international laws and regulations. Failure to swiftly address compliance issues, particularly in the face of numerous foreign contracts, could have severe legal consequences, jeopardizing the company’s reputation and financial performance. Furthermore, as the majority of its revenue comes from international customers, Embraer is susceptible to the fluctuating winds of global trade policies and regulatory shifts, which could negatively … Read more

E. Jean Carroll’s Reputation Damage from Trump’s Defamatory Statements Could Cost up to $12.1 Million, Professor Tells Jury

New York City, NY – A federal jury in New York heard testimony on Thursday estimating that it could cost up to $12.1 million to repair the damage caused to writer E. Jean Carroll’s reputation by two defamatory statements made by former President Donald Trump in 2019. Northwestern University professor Ashlee Humphreys provided the analysis, which aimed to assess the number of people who saw and believed Trump’s statements denying the sexual assault allegations made by Carroll. The judge overseeing Carroll’s defamation suit against Trump has already ruled that the statements were defamatory, leaving the … Read more