Welcome to Compliance Hot Spots, our weekly snapshot on white-collar, regulatory and compliance news and trends. We’re back after a one-week hiatus with the details on a new U.S. law cracking down on forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China that’s creating compliance worries for importers. Plus, an analysis of what’s driving lawyers to leave the SEC for private practice, and a look at the defense lawyers involved in DOJ’s latest civil antitrust action. Please get in touch with tips and feedback. Contact me at [email protected] and @AGoudsward on Twitter.
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New Law Targeting Forced Labor in China Creates ‘Nervousness’ for Companies
A new U.S. law meant to crack down on forced labor in the Xinjiang region of China is creating a host of new compliance worries for companies, especially importers associated with major industries in the region.
