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Defamation, the Protection of Public Participation Act and strategic lawsuits against public participation

On March 25, 2019, the Protection of Public Participation Act (the “PPPA”) was assented to bringing into force legislation aimed at combating strategy lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs).

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The rising tide of global whistleblower regulations

The whistleblowing landscape has changed substantially over the past few years. High profile cases have spurred new whistleblower protection regulations across the globe.

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We need to preserve and protect whistleblowing in this time of challenge

Now more than ever, compliance officers, executive teams and boards of directors must think more about how to support an internal reporter, even at the “mechanical” level of protecting their identity.

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