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- 2023 Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Awardees
- Ensuring No Woman Delivers in the Dark
- Lex Mundi Recognized at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
- Unleashing the Full Potential of Scientists Worldwide
We at the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation know that social entrepreneurs around the world continue to carry out their inspiring efforts and are even launching new initiatives to help meet current needs. We are committed to our mission of supporting the critical work of these social entrepreneurs as well as those organizations that we collaborate with to lift them up.
To that end, below is a list of select legal resources from our member law firms on common issues that many organizations are facing right now. Likewise, our parent organization is collecting all of our member law firm updates here, in case there are other questions on issue areas not addressed below.
COVID-19 LEGAL RESOURCES BY CATEGORY
The following compilation of legal resources on topics related to COVID-19 published by Lex Mundi member firms is for information purposes only and does not constitute direct legal advice.This list is aggregated from publicly available sources and is not exhaustive. Please see the relevant member firm sites for more information and updated guidance.
Corporate Contracts:
Corporate Governance:
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity:
Immigration:
Labor & Employment:
Real Estate:
International Updates (other jurisdictions available here):
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The 14th Annual Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation Awards were announced during the 2023 Lex Mundi Connect + Collaborate Annual Conference in San Francisco on Thursday, May 4, 20023. These awards honor Lex Mundi member law firms that provide critical pro bono legal services – helping to strengthen the global rule of law, support the global social entrepreneurship movement, and improve lives, the environment, and communities around the world.
This guidance responds to specific questions OFAC received related to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and explains how to provide legitimate humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people in compliance with U.S. sanctions.
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Lex Mundi has been awarded a Catalyst Business Commitment badge at this year’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, following the work of the Lex Mundi Pro Bono Foundation to support social enterprise.