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EU simplifies chemicals regulations, but legal and reputational pressures around hazardous chemicals are rising

by Ruth Prickett May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

The EU Parliament has agreed to simplify European chemicals regulations to boost
competitiveness, but compliance teams should note that the MEPs voted to retain
some rules to protect consumers and the environment.

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Sanctions

Indian company pays OFAC $275M over alleged Iranian sanctions violations

by Adrianne Appel May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

An Indian company has agreed to pay $275 million to settle allegations that it purchased Iranian liquefied petroleum gas in violation of U.S. sanctions, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control announced Monday.

Opinion

Compliance Under the Microscope: Why proactive programs are now essential

By Erin Walker, CW Guest ColumnistMay 19, 2026May 20, 2026

In today’s increasingly complex regulatory environment, organizations across many industries face escalating scrutiny from government enforcement agencies.

Regulatory Enforcement

U.K. set to make ‘senior managers’ more accountable for corporate crime

by Neil Hodge May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

The risk of criminal liability is set to increase for companies doing business in the United Kingdom after new legislation takes effect in June.

Sanctions

EU’s 20th Russian Sanctions Package extends compliance to third parties and anti-circumvention measures

by Ruth Prickett May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

The EU has intensified its focus on sanctions circumvention and the supply of Russian oil in a clear signal that the energy crisis caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will not weaken its efforts to sever Russian cashflows.

Third Party Risk

The Safe Bridge to the Americas: How data technology protects American companies

By Gustavo Aguiar CW Guest ColumnistMay 15, 2026May 18, 2026

The government procurement market in Latin America represents a multi-billion dollar opportunity for American corporations, especially in the information technology, infrastructure, and medical equipment sectors.

Artificial Intelligence

Top tips to comply with EU AI Act’s transparency obligation

by Neil Hodge May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

The EU’s recent decision to release an updated code of practice to help companies better understand the AI Act’s transparency requirements demonstrates the pitfalls that organizations face when trying to comply with rules that many expect to be strictly enforced.

Compliance Week

Compliance Week wins national business journalism award for Lafarge case study

by CW Staff May 15, 2026July 18, 2026

McDevitt’s CW case study on Lafarge wins Regional Gold Medal in the Azbee Awards.

Opinion

At CW award ceremony, Joe Murphy encourages compliance profession to be ‘better organized’ and ‘stand up to executives’

By Joe Murphy CW Guest ColumnistMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

CECOs and compliance professionals need more clout, power and protection. We need to be able to stand up to executives.

Regulatory Policy

EU publishes major overhaul of M&A guidelines to encourage mega-mergers

by Ruth Prickett May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

The EU has published guidelines for the biggest overhaul of rules governing mergers since 2004. However, commentators are warning that loosening the M&A code may create new risks and still not deliver the “mega companies” that proponents seek. And EU officials appear divided. Where does this leave compliance teams?

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