On the heels of record-breaking enforcement in 2022, expect continued aggressive pursuit of Chair Gensler’s priorities in 2023.
The SEC will continue to bring its considerable resources to bear to address ESG-related...more
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As the 118th Congress prepares to take office, those who may be targets of a new congressional agenda emphasizing government investigations should assess and address their vulnerabilities.
Top industry targets for...more
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Though ESG has been around for a while, with roots that extend back to the environmental sustainability movement, the script for current ESG litigation and investigations is still being written. ESG efforts have expanded to...more
As the SEC continues to develop its ESG agenda, a series of recent cases underscores the risk posed by ESG-related litigation.
Although the courts have not been receptive to the most recent round of ESG-related lawsuits,...more
Market participants must manage risk of competing voices regarding direction of ESG rulemaking and the coming wave of enforcement actions.
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s near-term climate change and board...more