On June 8, 2021, the Senate passed the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (“USICA”), an expansive, $250 billion bill, aimed at maintaining America’s position as a global science, technology, and manufacturing leader....more
In a significant victory for fossil fuel companies, on April 1, 2021, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of New York City’s claims against five multinational oil companies, holding that municipalities...more
In tandem with investor pressure and regulation requiring ESG disclosures, such as the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, the UK’s Modern Slavery Act, and France’s Duty of Vigilance, the last decade or so has...more