Alexander Ehrle LL.M. (NYU), Author at Global Supply Chain Compliance

Alexander Ehrle LL.M. (NYU)

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In Compliance

EU Commission Publishes Draft Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence

February 25, 2022 by Adeel Haque, Anahita Thoms LL.M., Rachel MacLeod, Graham J. Stuart and Alexander Ehrle LL.M. (NYU) 3 Mins Read

On 23 February 2022, the EU Commission published its proposal for a directive on corporate sustainability due diligence obligations, which aims to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour throughout global value chains. Scope The new due diligence rules will apply to: all EU limited liability companies with 500+ employees and EUR 150 million+ in net turnover worldwide (“Group 1”); and other limited liability companies operating in defined high impact sectors (e.g. the textile, mining and…

In Export Controls

New EU and National Export Controls on Face Masks and Medical Protective Equipment

March 20, 2020 by Anahita Thoms LL.M., Sunny Mann, Ross L. Denton, Tristan J. Grimmer, Alexander Ehrle LL.M. (NYU), Milena Hoffmanová, Michael Perche, Martin Lazár and Ross Evans 1 Min Read

In response to the growing impact of the COVID-19 Coronavirus in Europe, a number of countries have implemented national controls to restrict the export of medicines and medical equipment, such as face masks, gloves, and protective clothing. Over the weekend, the EU Commission reviewed actions taken by Member States and, while it has discouraged Member States from adopting measures which would limit intra-EU trade, it has introduced a temporary export ban on exports of certain…