We strengthen public understanding of the law, international law, legal definitions and the institutions that uphold them.
When is a Company “Responsible”? The expanding definition of Liability
Corporate responsibility used to be straightforward: a company was liable for what it did, not for what others did in its name. That line has blurred. From parent companies facing lawsuits for overseas subsidiaries to regulators testing the limits of AI accountability, this article explores how the law is quietly rewriting what it means for a corporation to be “responsible.”
What counts as “Corruption”? How legal definitions are shifting across the globe
“Corruption” is a word everyone uses but few can define. Its meaning shifts across borders and decades, shaping how we understand fairness, power, and accountability in public life. This article explores how the law keeps trying — and often struggling — to pin it down.
How the definition of “due diligence” has shifted from corporate compliance to human rights
Once a financial checklist for mergers and acquisitions, “due diligence” has evolved into a legal duty to prevent harm - from human rights abuses to environmental damage. This article explores how the concept has expanded from boardrooms to courtrooms, redefining what responsibility means for modern business.
“Confidential Information” The Boundaries of Secrecy in the Digital Age
“Confidential information” once meant papers locked in a drawer. Now it means data zipping across servers, screenshots, and cloud drives. As courts and companies struggle to define what confidentiality means in an age of instant sharing, this article explores how law, technology, and ethics are redrawing the line between secrecy and transparency.

