Journal of Law and Social Challenges Symposium 2008

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The Future of Corporate Accountability and Oversight

On April 4, 2008, the Journal of Law and Social Challenges is hosting a Symposium entitled "The Future of Corporate Accountability and Oversight". Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is defined as "the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large".  World Business Council.  The extent to which social responsibilities should be made legally enforceable remains a matter of considerable debate.

Our Symposium seeks to address these issues in a one-day event to be held on April 4, 2008 from 12:00 pm until 5:30 pm.  Speakers representing various stakeholders, lawyers and academics will engage in discussion, specifically relating to the investment, extractive, and manufacturing and labor sectors.  These experts will evaluate current law and policy, and in a final roundtable, will together provide their cogent observations about how the future landscape of private sector oversight should evolve in this country. 

Please join us by registering online.