Companies face large fines if they spread false marketing claims or fake reviews about their products and services—as well as those by suppliers—under a toughened competition regime in the U.K. aimed at enhancing consumer protection.
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Luxury brands told to tighten AML compliance as Dutch regulator fines Louis Vuitton
Money laundering is no longer a concern just for financial services and real estate. It is everybody’s business. But are most businesses adequately prepared for tighter AML rules? What does compliance need to know?
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Prada cleans up supply chain with zero tolerance for compliance failings
Luxury fashion brand Prada has terminated contracts with over 200 suppliers in the past five years after a focused “zero tolerance” supply chain audit aimed at identifying compliance failings.
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Thumbtack appoints chief legal officer
Technology company Thumbtack announced the addition of Susan Rammelt as chief legal officer.
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HUL appoints Dr Reddy’s global GC as executive director
Hindustan Unilever Limited announced the appointment of Dr Vivek Mittal, who currently serves as global general counsel at Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, as executive director, legal and corporate affairs.
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California Hotel & Lodging Association names Pacific Hospitality GC to board
The California Hotel & Lodging Association welcomed Tony Zand, general counsel of Pacific Hospitality Group, to its board of directors.
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eBay announces legal chief, GC
eBay announced the appointment of Samantha Wellington as senior vice president, chief legal officer, general counsel and secretary, effective Oct. 7.
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The Wendy’s Company announces CLO
The Wendy’s Company announced the appointment of John Min as the chief legal officer and secretary.
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Hertz names Polaris’ GC to board
Hertz Global Holdings announced that Lucy Clark Dougherty, senior vice president, general counsel and board secretary of Polaris, will serve as a board of director.
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The Estée Lauder Companies appoints GC
The Estée Lauder Companies announced that Rashida La Lande has been appointed executive vice president and general counsel.