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Nov. 23, 2011

Companies must report anti-human trafficking efforts

An new, unprecedented state law targets forced labor. By Michael L. Gallion and David Van Pelt of Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP


In numerous legislative attempts to combat human trafficking throughout the past decade, federal statutes have largely focused on sexual exploitation. Now, California is turning its attention to forced labor with a new, unprecedented state law.


Signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in September 2010, The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act (SB 657) will take effect in January 2012. The law is the first of its kind nationwide, and intends to decre...

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