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Mexico's Mining Reform comes into force
09 May 2023
Relevant mining reforms entered into force on May 9, 2023, generating important impacts and new obligations for the sector. With its enactment, the deadline for a possible challenge to the...
Publications
Published Works
EU Kommission verstaerkt Kampf gegen Greenwashing
08 May 2023
Published Works
Green claims under scrutiny: greenwashing disputes in Germany on the rise Financier Worldwide
May 2023
With the rise of consumer concern for the environment, companies are increasingly using eco-friendly branding as ‘climate-neutral’ or ‘sustainable’ to appeal to...
News
Mexico approves Mining Reform
01 May 2023
The Mexican Congress approved the Mining Reform, with substantial impacts on mining concessions, use of national waters and waste management.
Published Works
Policy, Legal Processes and Precedents for Space Mining Springer: Handbook of Space Resources
28 April 2023
The regulation of space activities and space mining is governed by international law, and the foundational document for this is the Outer Space Treaty. However, this treaty was signed over...
News
EU Commission launches an infringement procedure against France on recycling labels
22 March 2023
On 15 February 2023, the EU Commission launched an infringement procedure against France by sending it a formal notice regarding its labelling requirements for the recycling of household...
News
Agreement reached on new maritime biodiversity treaty
14 March 2023
After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, agreement was reached on March 4, 2023 on a draft agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (“UNCLOS”) ...
Blog Post
An interview with Stefan Schröder, Head of Energy Transition at Hogan Lovells
06 March 2023
Energy transition continues to be a global priority – with geopolitical shifts, the role of hydrogen, and social responsibility steering the conversation on what a truly just and...
News
Ticking the box? Guidelines concerning reporting under the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act
18 October 2022
On 14 October 2022, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Export Control (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle; “BAFA”), has published its long-awaited...
