"Human Rights Due Diligence in the Global Supply Chain ~ Compliance Issues Associated with the U.S. Prohibition on Forced Labor ~"

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Title	Human Rights Due Diligence in the Global Supply Chain ~ Compliance Issues Associated with the U.S. Prohibition on Forced Labor ~
Date/Time	10am-11am, Wednesday, June 28, 2023 (Japan Time)
Venue	Online (Zoom webinar)
Attendance Fee	Free of charge
Hosted by	Atsumi & Sakai Smith Gambrell Russell LLP Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, P.A. (ST&R)
Supported by	Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI)
Speakers	Atsumi & Sakai Hayato Kimura (Partner, admitted in Japan) Smith Gambrell Russell LLP Kiyoaki Kojima（Partner, admitted in Georgia） Akiyo Inoko（Associate, admitted in Georgia and Japan) Sandler, Travis and Rosenberg, P.A. Charles L. Crowley（Attorney admitted in New York） Nicole Bivens Collinson（Not Admitted to the Practice of Law）
Language	Japanese and English（The English parts will be summarized in Japanese.）
Program	Ⅰ. Outline of Forced Labor Compliance Issues 1. The Reasons why the US Government Focuses on Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains 2. What is Forced Labor? (1) Definitions under U.S. laws (2) Definition under the ILO’s Forced Labor Convention of 1930 (No.29): 11 Indicators by ILO 3. Different Approaches against Forced Labor (1) U.S.: Customs (2) EU: Penalties (3) Japan: Guidelines 4. Relevant Legislation in the U.S. (1) Tariff Act of 1930 (2) Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) (3) United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act 5. Potential Expansion of Regulations (1) Human Rights Violations other than Forced Labor (2) Environmental Issues (3) Anti-Bribery / Anti-Corruption (Expansion of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?) 6. Enforcement by the US Government / Case Studies (1) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Strategy to Combat Forced Labor (2) Xinjiang Supply Chain (3) CBP Forced Labor Enforcement (4) STR’s Case Studies 7. Supply Chain / Forced Labor and Human Rights Due Diligence (1) Necessary Documentation a Statement of Policy b Written Code of Conduct (2) Supply Chain Profile a Map of the Entire Supply Chain b Conducting a Forced Labor Risk Assessment c Verify and Confirm with New Suppliers and Vendors of Forced Labor Risks through Questionnaires, Onsite Inspections, etc. (3) Practical Steps a Conduct Periodic Supply Chain Audits b Include Terms and Conditions in Contracts c Conduct Training II. ST&R’s Audit Program 1. STOCKTAKING (1) Preventative Compliance (2) Internal Program Enhancement 2. TESTING & TRACING (1) Program Resiliency (2) Communication 3. RESPONSE (1) Compilation and Review (2) Respond and Advocate III. Q&A
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