Insights
Insights
Articles on current developments in public international law, international criminal law and business and human rights, and on European frameworks for due diligence and sustainability reporting. The articles place developments in context and cite their sources; each carries an "as of" date. They provide a general overview and do not replace legal advice on individual cases.
The AI Act after the Digital Omnibus: application dates, prohibitions and fundamental rights impact assessment
Regulation (EU) 2026/1744 has postponed the timetable of the AI Act and introduced new prohibitions. What applies when – and where does AI compliance touch on human rights?
US sanctions against the International Criminal Court: what EU companies should examine now
Since 9 October 2026 the International Criminal Court itself has been on the US sanctions list – for companies providing services to the Court, this triggers a deadline running until April 2027.
CSDDD and CSRD after the Omnibus: who is in scope, from when – and what remains?
With Directive (EU) 2026/470 the EU has redrawn the scope and timelines of the due diligence directive and the sustainability reporting directive; an overview of where things stand.
The CSDDD after the Omnibus: what has changed in the due diligence obligations themselves
Beyond thresholds and deadlines, Directive (EU) 2026/470 has also changed the content of the CSDDD obligations: risk identification, last-resort measures, climate plan, liability and penalties at a glance.
Amending the LkSG: where the legislative procedure stands and what already applies
The reporting obligation under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act has in practice been suspended, but the amending act has not yet been promulgated. What companies should know about the current status.
