The cost of doing business amidst the culture wars is an entirely new question of risk Elaina Bailes Mankind has long pondered the question of what it means to be good. Now corporate bodies are facing the same dilemma. Brand activism – the expectation on companies to be proactive drivers of social change – is here to stay. But getting the messaging right in the era of culture wars is difficult: it’s hard [...]
The US sanctions against Iran could start a war in the European commercial courts The reimpositions of US sanctions against Iran may be designed to be aggressive while remaining a fair distance short of actual war, but violent battles may be about to commence in the European courts. The cause is a big difference in tone and intent between Washington and Brussels. “Anyone doing business with Iran will NOT be [...]
