As companies around the world embrace ESG as part of  their overall strategy, the level of scrutiny is on the rise. Regulatory reporting and transparency requirements also mean we are seeing an increase in ESG litigation.

Business leaders face a myriad of issues and regulatory standards that are different from country to country. In this podcast, we discuss those standards and what companies should be thinking about to avoid future litigation.

As companies around the world embrace ESG as part of  their overall strategy, the level of scrutiny is on the rise. Regulatory reporting and transparency requirements also mean we are seeing an increase in ESG litigation.
Business leaders face a myriad of issues and regulatory standards that are different from country to country. In this podcast, we discuss those standards and what companies should be thinking about to avoid future litigation.

A Matter of Law is a podcast series from the international law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. In each episode, expert lawyers share their insight into various issues that can often lead from the boardroom to the courtroom. The team takes a deep dive into crucial boardroom issues through the lens of the evolving legal landscape.

A Matter of Law is a podcast series from the international law firm Hogan Lovells Cadwalader. In each episode, expert lawyers share their insight into various issues that can often lead from the boardroom to the courtroom. The team takes a deep dive into crucial boardroom issues through the lens of the evolving legal landscape.

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Indonesia has closed the book on its colonial-era criminal law framework. On A Matter of Law, global investigations head Stephanie Yonekura connects with Jakarta-based experts Chalid Heyder and Teguh Darmawan to dissect the new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code which came into force on January 2, 2026.

The panel explores how these changes introduce Western-style enforcement mechanisms—including explicit corporate liability and deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs)—fundamentally altering the risk landscape for multinationals. With Indonesian authorities now scrutinizing whether internal controls genuinely work in practice, the experts warn companies to audit compliance frameworks.

Indonesia has closed the book on its colonial-era criminal law framework. On A Matter of Law, global investigations head Stephanie Yonekura connects with Jakarta-based experts Chalid Heyder and Teguh Darmawan to dissect the new Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code which came into force on January 2, 2026.
The panel explores how these changes introduce Western-style enforcement mechanisms&mdash;including explicit corporate liability and deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs)&mdash;fundamentally altering the risk landscape for multinationals. With Indonesian authorities now scrutinizing whether internal controls genuinely work in practice, the experts warn companies to audit compliance frameworks.

Indonesia's New Criminal Law Framework: Key Changes Multinationals Can't Ignore 

The countdown has ended, but the compliance race is just beginning. In this episode of "A Matter of Law," host Marion Guertault and other local employment practitioners from across Europe discuss the fragmented rollout of the EU Pay Transparency Directive following the June 2026 deadline.

While Italy has already enforced strict compliance measures, countries like France and the Netherlands have delayed implementation to 2027 to ease administrative burdens. Other countries, including Germany and Spain, are continuing to draft legislation. Despite these varying timelines, the panel warns of rising litigation risks as courts interpret current disputes in light of the directive. After listening to the episode, check out this article: EU Pay Transparency Directive: A cross-border snapshot for employers

The countdown has ended, but the compliance race is just beginning. In this episode of "A Matter of Law," host Marion Guertault and other local employment practitioners from across Europe discuss the fragmented rollout of the EU Pay Transparency Directive following the June 2026 deadline.
While Italy has already enforced strict compliance measures, countries like France and the Netherlands have delayed implementation to 2027 to ease administrative burdens. Other countries, including Germany and Spain, are continuing to draft legislation. Despite these varying timelines, the panel warns of rising litigation risks as courts interpret current disputes in light of the directive. After listening to the episode, check out this article: <a href="https://www.hlc.com/en/publications/eu-pay-transparency-directive-a-crossborder-snapshot-for-employers">EU Pay Transparency Directive: A cross-border snapshot for employers</a>

One Directive, many jurisdictions: Pay transparency across the EU 

As landmark legal settlements restructure college sports, institutions face unprecedented risks. Student-athletes can now earn millions through Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, but this shifting ground introduces regulatory and litigation exposure.

In this episode of A Matter of Law, Hogan Lovells’ Craig Umbaugh sits down with colleagues Sarah Keller, Jimmy McEntee, and Joel Buckman to untangle this complex landscape. The panel breaks down antitrust scrutiny, Title IX compliance, and the College Sports Commission.

As landmark legal settlements restructure college sports, institutions face unprecedented risks. Student-athletes can now earn millions through Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, but this shifting ground introduces regulatory and litigation exposure.
In this episode of A Matter of Law, Hogan Lovells&rsquo; Craig Umbaugh sits down with colleagues Sarah Keller, Jimmy McEntee, and Joel Buckman to untangle this complex landscape. The panel breaks down antitrust scrutiny, Title IX compliance, and the College Sports Commission.

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