Tag: Sustainability
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THE 1984 BHOPAL DISATER
A LESSON IN REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND HEALTH AND SAFETY FOREWORD “In 1984, Union Carbide Corporation Limited (UCCL), a leader in the chemical industry with a strong record in safety, environmental, and social programs, was suddenly involved in the worst industrial disaster in history. The tragedy inflicted far greater moral damage than financial loss. Union Carbide’s…
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The Importance of Traceability in Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Officers’ Liability
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, businesses are increasingly subject to stringent regulatory requirements. Compliance with these regulations is not just about following the rules—it’s about demonstrating that the company has followed the correct procedures, maintained transparency, and can track the decision-making process at every stage. This is where traceability becomes vital. Traceability: A Shield for…
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The Future of Regulatory Compliance and Corporate Officers’ Liability in Today’s Corporate World
About the author Michel Ouellette JMD, ll.l., ll.m. Michel Ouellette, also known as J. Michael Dennis, is a graduate of the University of Ottawa, where he specialized in Commercial and Business Law. His focus areas included Institutional Regulatory Compliance, Corporate and Public Officers’ Liability, Collective Agreement Negotiations, and the Impact of Corporate Fiscal Legislation on…
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A Call for Enforceable Regulatory Compliance Standards in Corporate Safety and Accountability
Lessons from the Bhopal Disaster Abstract On December 3, 1984, more than 40 tons of methyl isocyanate gas leaked from Union Carbide Corporation Limited [UCCL] pesticide plant in Bhopal India, in what has been coined “The Worst Industrial Disaster The World Has Ever Known”, immediately killing at least 3,800 people and causing significant morbidity and…
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