Since his inauguration in January, President Trump has signed multiple executive orders addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies across the country. These actions have significant implications, including for...more
On February 12, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M) to update its guidance on the “economic relevance” and “ordinary business” exclusions in Exchange Act Rule 14a-8, which...more
On March 21, in one of its most significant rulemakings in recent years, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rules that would require public companies to provide investors with extensive, consistent, and...more
On March 21, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed its much anticipated rules requiring climate-related disclosure. The proposed rules, which are intended to provide investors with consistent,...more
As momentum builds for disclosure, boards and management should consider the following practices to minimize legal risk and fully leverage the benefits a successful environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy can...more