New EU Rules on Illegal Timber Come into Force

New rules to prevent illegal timber being sold on the European market have come into force across the EU. The legislation will strengthen efforts to halt illegal logging, which causes serious environmental damage and biodiversity loss and undermines the efforts of those trying to manage forests responsibly. The Regulation, which was first proposed by the … Read more

Energy Trading Industry Not Prepared for Compliance and Regulation

Facing increased scrutiny from regulators, energy trading companies acknowledge the many risks entailed in failing to establish effective compliance programs, but are currently challenged by compliance costs and shifting enforcement priorities, according to a newly released survey by compliance software provider NICE Actimize, a NICE Systems Company, and international law firm Fulbright & Jaworski LLP. … Read more